As our Communications Officer (Podcast), you'll be the creative force behind Melanin Medics' podcast. You'll manage the entire podcast journey, from developing engaging content to ensuring it reaches our audience, all while amplifying our mission and connecting our community. You will work closely with the No Scrubs podcast hosts to produce high-quality, impactful episodes. VACANCY Communications Officer (Podcast) Voluntary role Reviewed after 1 year APPLY NOW As our Communications Officer (Podcast), you'll be the creative force behind Melanin Medics' podcast. You'll manage the entire podcast journey, from developing engaging content to ensuring it reaches our audience, all while amplifying our mission and connecting our community. You will work closely with the No Scrubs podcast hosts to produce high-quality, impactful episodes. Responsibilities & Duties Lead the conceptualisation and development of compelling podcast topics and episode ideas relevant to Black doctors and medical students, in collaboration with the No Scrubs podcast hosts. Craft engaging episode outlines, scripts, and interview questions , ensuring high-quality and impactful content alongside the hosts. Identify, invite, and coordinate with potential guests , managing all logistical arrangements for recording sessions. Oversee the recording process , ensuring optimal audio quality and managing any technical aspects. Manage the editing and post-production of podcast episodes , including sound mixing and adding music/intro/outro. Manage the uploading and distribution of podcast episodes to all relevant hosting platforms and directories. Develop and implement promotional strategies for new episodes across Melanin Medics' social media channels, website, and other communication platforms. Create engaging promotional assets , such as audiograms and visual quotes, to maximise episode reach. Monitor and analyse podcast performance metrics (e.g., download numbers, listener demographics) to identify trends and areas for improvement. Play an active role in engaging in Melanin Medics Projects throughout the operational year, contributing to the organisation's overall communications efforts. Eligibility Criteria Friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude. Must have good organizational, analytical, and coordinating abilities Ability to work as part of a team Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time. Excellent knowledge of social media platforms. Must be self-motivated. Be able to produce original ideas. Proficient in Canva and video editing softwares Prior experience with marketing or social media. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation or charity role with exposure to the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage Top of page Role Overview Responsibilities & Duties Eligibility Criteria Organisational Relationships Location Who can apply? Why you should apply? Organisational Relationships Reports to the Social Media Manager Part of the Communications Team: Director of Communications, Secretary, Social Media Officers and Content Writer Location Our work is focused in the United Kingdom. Our team work mainly remotely with in-person commitments for our seasonal events. Expectation: 2-5 volunteer hours a week (varies based on roles and activities). Who can apply? Individuals who are passionate about our cause and have an understanding of the community we serve and its needs. These roles are not restricted to having a medical professional background. Why you should apply? We believe that the power of our organisation comes from the passionate people who believe in our mission and similarly desire to make a difference to those around them. Melanin Medics is a rewarding working environment that provides our team with a strong sense of achievement and recognition for the important work we do. Our extensive network allows us to provide opportunities for both personal and professional growth within and outside of our organisation.

A career development programme designed to support aspiring and current surgeons in training of Black African and Caribbean or mixed race heritage practising in the UK. PROGRAMMES SurgIn: The Lewin Programme A career development programme designed to support aspiring and current surgeons in training of Black African and Caribbean or mixed race heritage practising in the UK. SIGN UP NOW Confidently navigate the pathway needed towards a successful surgical career Community: Expand your network and connect with your peers and seniors Access: Receive the tools and resources to access various roles in surgery Advancement: To support career advancement and leadership development in surgery Retention: To address the challenges pertaining to the black surgical experience About the programme SurgIn: The Lewin Programme is a 10 month career development programme designed to support aspiring and current surgeons in training of Black African and Caribbean or mixed race heritage practising in the UK. The programme takes a unique approach to establish a community of like-minded individuals who share an interest in surgery and support their career development through a series of curated sessions. We aim to provide programme participants with the insight needed to achieve successful careers in surgery. This programme is supported by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Applications will close on the 30th of June What the programme includes 'SurgIn' stands for Surgical Insights. Our participants will confidently navigate the pathway needed towards a successful surgical career. A 'safe' space will be created for participants while you gain unique insights over the course of the programme. 1: LAUNCH: Career Speed Dating and Networking (In-person) - Saturday 19th July 2025 2: Portfolio Review - (Virtual) - September 2025 3: Leadership Session (In-person) - November 2025 4: Interview Prep Session (Virtual) - January 2026 5: FINALE: Surgeon’s Sit Down (In-person) - April 2026 Peer-to-peer support groups Session delivery by senior surgical colleagues Receive a certificate at the end of the programme, demonstrating commitment to Surgery Top of page Aims Overview Features Join the programme Testimonials Become a mentor Join the programme WHO SHOULD ENROL? Aspiring surgeons in foundation training, core surgical training, non-training programmes and junior registrar grades up to ST5 of Black African and Caribbean or mixed race heritage. You will be interact with surgical seniors and peers during the in-person sessions. As a SurgIn Programme participant, you will be required to do the following: Commit to attending at least 4 sessions over the course of the year Participate in career development session activities Submit feedback on the programme Applying to the SurgIn Programme does not guarantee you a place as spaces are limited. Applications are assessed based on the quality (not on professional or academic accomplishments). SIGN UP NOW What participants say We pay ode to Monica Lewin who was was the first Jamaican woman to become a a fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England. She studied Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital in London and after graduating she worked at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital and the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital. Ms Lewin was undoubtedly a trailblazer at a time when there were few black or minority ethnic surgeons in the UK. Her career illustrates the personal determination that often underlies extraordinary achievement by people from under-represented groups. We wish to honour her legacy. Become a mentor on the programme Ambassadors must be a UK-based Surgeons registered with the GMC You will participate in an in-person session to give participants a better understanding of how to succeed in their surgical careers. This is an informal mentoring role. Ambassadors can range from Core surgical trainees to surgical registrars, consultants or retired surgeons ; due to our mixed cohort of participants. Applying to the SurgIn Programme does not guarantee you a place. Applications are assessed based on the quality. As an SurgIn Ambassador, you will be required to do the following: Attend and contribute to a SurgIn session during the programme year Utilise the available training resources Submit feedback on the SurgIn Programme Suggest and share resources with SurgIn participants Receive a certificate supported by the Royal College of Surgeons of England at the end of the programme for your contribution (Education & Leadership). To register your interest, please email: programmes@melaninmedics.org SIGN UP NOW

Melanin Medics is a national charity promoting racial diversity in Medicine, widening aspirations and aiding career progression. We equip and support black medical students and black doctors in the UK to advance in their careers, connect with peers and grow professionally.  Empowering current & future doctors of black heritage A national charity promoting racial diversity in Medicine, widening aspirations and aiding career progression. DONATE FIND OUT MORE Community is at the heart of what we do We ensure young people, medical students and doctors black African and Caribbean descent have the opportunity, community and resources to excel in their medical education and careers. LEARN MORE Home to the largest intergenerational network of black medical students and doctors in the UK For aspiring doctors Whether you are a young person or a postgraduate student thinking about becoming a doctor, we can help you! For medical students Whether you are in you are an undergraduate, intercalating or postgraduate, we can help you! For doctors We help doctors to thrive and progress through your medical career through resources & events. FIND OUT MORE Making a difference through mentoring At Melanin Medics, we support the individual through role modelling, mentoring and career support. We influence their environment through outreach, advocacy and workshops. LEARN MORE Keep up with the latest news & blog articles READ OUR NEWS VISIT THE BLOG Programmes, Opportunities APPLICATIONS OPEN: Join the Envision Med Programme Events Table Talk: Men’s Health in Motion Trusted By We champion racial equity in medicine, for the benefit of the workforce and patients. We widen access to medical school and medical specialty training for black young people, medical students and doctors. We equip and support black medical students and doctors to advance in their careers, connect with peers and grow professionally. We educate current and future healthcare professionals about how to care and advocate for patients from diverse backgrounds.

A practical guide for medical students on building a strong portfolio. Building Your Medical Portfolio - Medical Students 28/05/25, 11:00 A practical guide for medical students on building a strong portfolio. This comprehensive portfolio guide is tailored for medical students aiming to build a well-rounded and reflective portfolio. It explores essential components such as research, audits, leadership, and teaching, offering practical tips and encouragement to help students take ownership of their development and stand out in their medical journey. Find Out More Previous Next

Read our 2024 Impact Report celebrating our 8th year of impact, community and excellence. Publications 8 Years of Melanin Medics 28/06/25, 11:00 Read our 2024 Impact Report celebrating our 8th year of impact, community and excellence. Since Melanin Medics began, we knew our work had to go beyond numbers, it had to change lives. Every event, every resource, every programme is built on the belief that when we uplift one another, we all rise. From helping aspiring medics take their first steps into medical school to supporting medical students doctors to thrive in their careers, our success is measured in the connections we foster, the stories we share, and the futures we shape - together. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, which captures the difference we’ve made this year and the road ahead. Read our 2024 Impact Report Previous Next

Connecting you with peers, new opportunities and industry knowledge. We run a range of events throughout the year, including professional development sessions, workshops, webinars networking events, and conferences. EVENTS Connecting you with peers, new opportunities and industry knowledge. We run a range of events throughout the year, including professional development sessions, workshops, webinars networking events, and conferences. A safe space for you to meet others, learn and be inspired We have delivered over 50 events! Whether you are coming alone or with friends, our events are a great place to network with our expert speakers and like-minded peers. JOIN NOW Previous Events The Surgeons Sit Down 2024 So You Want To Be A Doctor IWD Dinner 2024 PSA Insight Session Medexit Summer Networking Social Thrive Power Circles The Surgeons Sit Down 2023 The Next Chapter IWD Brunch 2023 Annual Conference 2023 Winter Networking Social Summer Networking Social FY1 Workplace Rights The Next Chapter Annual Conference 2022 Load More Upcoming Events No events at the moment

Discover more professional networks for black medical students & black doctors in the UK. EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS Discover more professional networks for black medical students & doctors in the UK Filter by Organisation Type Medical Organisations Medical School Societies Association of Black Psychiatrists UK VISIT WEBSITE Black Anaesthetists and Intensivists Network UK (BAIN) VISIT WEBSITE Black Female Doctors UK VISIT WEBSITE British Association of Black Surgeons (BABS) VISIT WEBSITE British Caribbean Doctors & Dentists VISIT WEBSITE British Somali Medical Association VISIT WEBSITE Cameroonian Doctors UK VISIT WEBSITE Cardiff Medical School ACMA VISIT WEBSITE Dundee African Caribbean Medical Society VISIT WEBSITE Ghanaian Doctors & Dentists Association VISIT WEBSITE Imperial College London ACMN VISIT WEBSITE Kings College London ACMS VISIT WEBSITE Leeds Medics and Dentists African Caribbean Society VISIT WEBSITE Medical Association Of Nigerians Across Great Britain VISIT WEBSITE Oxford University Black Medics Society VISIT WEBSITE Queen's University Belfast's ACMS VISIT WEBSITE St Georges University of London ACMS VISIT WEBSITE UCL ACMN VISIT WEBSITE University of Aberdeen Black Medical Society VISIT WEBSITE University of Birmingham ACMS VISIT WEBSITE University of Cambridge Black Medical Society VISIT WEBSITE University of East Anglia ACMS VISIT WEBSITE University of Manchester ACMS VISIT WEBSITE University of Nottingham ACMN VISIT WEBSITE University of Sheffield Sheffield ACMN VISIT WEBSITE

Listen to the Journey of a Black Medic podcast episode in collaboration with NHS Practitioner Health Podcast NHS Practitioner Health BHM Podcast 21/10/24, 11:00 Listen to the Journey of a Black Medic podcast episode in collaboration with NHS Practitioner Health As part of Black History Month, we would like to highlight a recent podcast in collaboration with NHS Practitioner Health. NHS Practitioner Health clinicians Dr Eleanor Cole and Dr Leon Francis are joined by our very own Melanin Medics CEO Dr Olamide Oguntimehin to discuss the journey of a black medic. Starting from the mental health of black medical students and trainees, Eleanor, Leon, and Olamide follow the black medics' journey throughout their careers in medicine, and the mental health challenges that come along with it. To listen to the full episode, click the link below. Listen Now Previous Next

Learn more about our work, impact and future plans. Melanin Medics is a largely volunteer-led and run charitable organisation that has supported thousands of young people in the UK through outreach, and hundreds of current and future doctors of black African and Caribbean heritage. OUR PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS Learn more about our work, impact and future plans Our reports, programme evaluations, research and guides provide detailed information about our work, progress and future plans. We are committed to transparency and accountability and invite you to learn more about our impact. Filter by Publication Type Guide Impact Programme Evaluation Research Strategy Impact 2024 Impact Report Programme Evaluation The Enrichment Programme 2021-23 Evaluation Report Research Predictors of self-reported research engagement and academic- career interest amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey Research Trends in research grant applications and outcomes among medical students in the United Kingdom: a national self-reported cross-sectional survey Research Predictors of self-reported research self-efficacy and perception of research amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey Research Predictors of self-reported research productivity amongst medical students in the United Kingdom: a national cross-sectional survey Strategy Our Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027 Impact The Power of Representation Anniversary Brochure Impact 2021 Impact Report Guide Medical School Interview Preparation Guide Impact 2020 Impact Report Impact 2019 Impact Report

Help us to keep making a difference. With your help, we can continue to make an impact in the lives of black current and future doctors and champion a fairer, more diverse and inclusive medical workforce. SUPPORT US Help us to keep making a difference We would love for you to be part of the Melanin Medics story. If you believe in our vision, help us expand our impact so that we can equip young people, support black medical students and doctors and champion racial equity in medicine. Make a donation As a charity, we rely heavily on grants, generous donations and in-kind support from individuals and organisations to keep our programmes and events running. With your help, we can continue to make an impact in the lives of black current and future doctors and champion a fairer, more diverse and inclusive medical workforce. ONE-OFF DONATION REGULAR DONATION Get involved At Melanin Medics, we believe in the power of community and the transformative impact of giving back. Our team of enthusiastic volunteers work together to make a positive impact on the lives of many through our various outreach programs. If you are interested in volunteering with us to positively impact someone's journey, we welcome you to join our community. Join our team Become a mentor Speak at our events Feature on our podcast Write a blog article Volunteer at an Outreach session GET IN TOUCH Partner with us There are many ways in which your organisation can support Melanin Medics and promote diversity in medicine. From donations and sponsorships to volunteer opportunities and event partnerships, we welcome any and all forms of support. Contact us to learn more about how your organisation can get involved and make a difference in promoting diversity in medicine. GET IN TOUCH

A team of passionate staff and volunteers paying it forward. At Melanin Medics, lived experience is our strength. Our close-knit team of medical students, doctors and non-medical volunteers brings together a multitude of skills and perspectives, ensuring that we deliver impact. OUR PEOPLE A team of passionate staff and volunteers paying it forward At Melanin Medics, lived experience is our strength. Our close-knit team of medical students, doctors and non-medical volunteers brings together a multitude of skills and perspectives, ensuring that we deliver impact. All Advisor Communications Team Directors Engagement Team Programmes Team Research Team Trustee Dr Temidayo Osunronbi Director of Research Dr Ellen Nelson-Rowe Director of Engagement Dr Olamide Oguntimehin Chief Executive Officer Ayomide Ayorinde Director of Programmes Dr Oyinda Adeniyi Director of Communications Dr Devon Lloyd-Morris Programmes Manager Ginika Okaka Programmes Officer Dr Phoenix Guwa Programmes Officer Princess Bello Programmes Officer Dr Aisha Jeffers Programmes Officer Rachel Attakora-Bonsu Programmes Officer Moyin Sina-Atanda Programmes Manager Dr Rose-Anne Nunoo Programmes Manager Dr Olu Obadina Social Media Manager Precious Oluwaniyi Content Writer Dr Emma Brew Secretary Valerie Fiamavle Social Media Officer Dr Funmi Asekun Social Media Manager Cynthia Sumah Social Media Officer Amber Morrison Outreach & Engagement Officer for Medical Students Dr Victor Popoola Outreach & Engagement Officer for Aspiring Medics Dr Giulia Olayemi Outreach & Engagement Manager forAspiring Medics Kimberley Gichuki Outreach & Engagement Manager for Medical Students Dr Hannah Okechukwu Academia Officer Dr Rachael Madume Academia Officer Dr Ikenna Ibeanusi Academia Officer Dr Johann Malawaana Advisor Ms Christine Mitoko Advisor Dr Ife Akano-Williams Trustee Ms Anthea Davy Trustee Dr Matilda Esan Advisor Mr Andrew Alalade Advisor Dr Khadija Owusu Trustee Dr Nadia Ibrahim Trustee Current Vacancies We are currently seeking individuals who are committed to advancing healthcare and promoting diversity in the field. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on important projects, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in the lives of others. We welcome all interested applicants and encourage you to apply today! APPLY NOW Research Officer