Brunel Medical School is recruiting for two Student Support and Wellbeing Advisers. This role will provide support to current and prospective medical and PA students. This post will be the first point of contact for students regarding wellbeing and fitness to practice advice.
Directorate
Student Journey
Department
Student Services
Team
Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support
Sub Team
Student Support and Wellbeing
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
17/07/2025
Closing Date
07/08/2025
Ref No
4880
Documents
- Job Description (Word , 99.16kb)
Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 6 from: £34,145 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,638 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
While the position is advertised as full-time and permanent, we welcome applications from part-time candidates, as a job shared arrangement may be considered.
Description Of College/Department Or Aims Of Department
Brunel University of London is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Brunel established a new medical school in 2022 which is rapidly growing and attracting a diverse cohort of both UK and international students. In 2023, the Physician Associate (PA) programme was successfully integrated into the medical school, further strengthening its multidisciplinary approach. The Medical School is part of the College of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, a leading provider of health professional education including Physiotherapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology programmes.
Brunel Medical School is recruiting for two Student Support and Wellbeing Officers. This role will provide support to current and prospective medical and PA students. This post will be the first point of contact for students regarding wellbeing and fitness to practice advice. Including making independent decisions to ensure that students have access to the relevant well-being and academic support tailored to their individual needs. The role will support: the development of workshops, peer-mentoring systems, events, and activities within the Brunel Medical School and ‘House System’ to enhance the students’ experience throughout medical school.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional and organised individual.
The Successful Candidate Should Have
- Experience of working in a student support role preferably within a medical School, clinical or other academic environment.
- Ability to demonstrate experience working with statutory requirements, institutional policies, and regulatory bodies, preferably within a medical school, clinical setting, or other academic environment.
- Have a strong understanding of student welfare and wellbeing issues, including the challenges faced in academic and clinical environments.
- Experience of handling sensitive information and situations
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical role student support services have in enhancing the student experience and supporting both student retention and academic achievement.
Closing date for applications:
Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Interview are scheduled to take place on:
TBC
For further information contact, Debbie Dyson, Student Support and Wellbeing Manager at
[email protected] .
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at:
[email protected]All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.
