ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) – AO1902

October 17, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) – AO1902

We wishto appoint a ScotGEM Academic Lead GeneralistClinical Mentor (GCM) within the School of Medicine to furtherdevelop this key role within the ScotGEM rural generalist-focused MBChBprogramme. This post offers an excellent opportunity for career development fora senior educator with ambitions to pursue an academic career.

Candidatesshould be practising clinicians with extensive experience in clinical educationat undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, alongside a strong track record ineducational scholarship or research. In addition to the usual expectations of asenior clinical educator, the successful candidate will demonstrate a genuinepassion for generalism and community-based medical education, ideally within arural context.

Enquiriesshould be directed to Dr Zoe McElhinney, ScotGEM Programme Director

St Andrews offers more thanjust a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion,and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff canthrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salaryon offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staffworking at the University of St Andrews. The package for the ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) includes:

  • Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
  • Membership of the USS Pension Scheme withgenerous employer contributions of 14.5%
  • A hybrid working environment, including partialhomeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods andservices
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle toWork Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees ondegree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunitiesincluding LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrificescheme

AtSt Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are andform a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating afair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation innational diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positiveand the Race Equality Charter.

Weparticularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minorityethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled peoplewho are currently underrepresented inacademic posts at theUniversity.

Closing Date: 02 November 2026Interview Date: 17 November 2026

Salary: Consultant Scale, based on experience

ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) – AO1902

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