Cambridge Graduate Course for Medicine Deputy Director (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Job Description

The postholder will support the Cambridge Graduate Course for Medicine (CGCM) Director in all aspects of the CGCM, including clinical placements at the West Suffolk Hospital. The deputy director will also have the opportunity to participate in wider aspects of the Cambridge medical course, including curriculum and assessment.

Location

The post is mainly based at the West Suffolk Hospital's Education Centre CGCM Office. The Deputy Director will work in close partnership with the CGCM Director, a team of eight CGCM Tutors, a General Practice CGCM Lead, and WSH Undergraduate Specialty Tutors. Secretarial and other administrative support is provided by the CGCM team at the West Suffolk Hospital Education Centre.

Funding and Employment

The role attracts 2PA of funding, to be paid through a secondment agreement between the University of Cambridge and the West Suffolk Hospital. The Candidate should be employed as a consultant doctor at West Suffolk Hospital. All candidates for the post should hold full GMC registration and a license to practice. This is a three-year post, with the possibility of renewal for further periods of three years thereafter, dependent on the availability of funding.

Reporting

The postholder will report to the Cambridge Graduate Course for Medicine (CGCM) Director.

Application Instructions

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RA50708 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality and Diversity

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Employment Legality

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

Interview Date: 10 September 2026