UCL MSc Clinical Placement Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Module lead main duties:

Ensure the effective and efficient delivery, assessment, and on-going development of the modules, in compliance with UCL procedures and regulations.

Bring to the attention of the Programme co-leads any concerns relating to the students clinical work or general welfare.

Be familiar with UCL and the Institutes guidelines, particularly those pertaining to staff and student welfare.

Leadership

Support and coordinate clinical placements and assessment to HCPC requirements.

Lead curriculum module review and on-going development.

Work collaboratively with the MSc co-Programme Director, Module Leads and Head of Orthoptics at MEH as clinical partner on behalf of the trust.

Engage in appropriate scholarship in your discipline to support excellent in research and evidence-based teaching within the MSc (pre-registration) programme.

Education

Curriculum (in consultation with Programme Leads):

Coordinate and contribute to orthoptic-led module teaching, and developing the module syllabus; ensuring the content aligns with the core curriculum and the Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Curriculum Map and draw on a variety of teaching methods including small group teaching and tutorials.

Ensure the development and provision of core course material for the module is up to date and contributing authors align to the curriculum map, including on-line resources and e-learning.

Prepare high quality teaching materials for tutorials post clinical placement, communication with students to develop critical thinking and practical skills.

Confidently and competently work across a range of teaching platforms including online, classroom and clinical spaces.

Support the creation of the clinical placement and tutorial timetable in conjunction with the Programme Leads and Programmes dedicated Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator.

Support clinical and academic supervision and tutoring on students on the programme, as directed by Programme Director.

Provide pastoral support role for students, such as acting as personal tutor and clinical link tutor and UCL tripartite tutor duties.

Promote the development of excellence in learning and teaching through personal scholarly activity.

Support CPD and knowledge exchange activity.

Assessment

Have responsibility for the module assessment.

Work with programme and module leads to determine the content of written, practical and clinical assessment aligned with the intended learning outcomes set out in the curriculum map.

Participate in writing and reviewing assessment materials for formative and summative written, practical and clinical examinations and to ensure participation by module teachers.

Participate in practical and clinical assessments and marking and to ensure participation by module leads and assist with marking for other modules. Co-ordinate module assessments and course work.

Provide constructive written and oral feedback on formative and summative assessment for learners

Quality Assurance

Actively engage in appropriate training and development to comply with mandatory requirements and sustain excellence in teaching activity.

To respond to issues raised through UCL quality monitoring and assurance mechanisms to ensure appropriate follow up action.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of Orthoptics
• Extensive post registration clinical experience in orthoptic led and sub-speciality clinics
• Current assessment experience in a clinical or academic setting
• Evidence of CPD and learning beyond qualification
• Experience of delivering clinical education, training and supervision

Desirable

• Experience of programme design
• Experience of development of protocols or competencies

Registration & Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with HCPC
• Recognised degree or diploma in Orthoptics with considerable post-graduate experience
• Teaching qualification or working towards obtaining a recognised qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of specific area of audit - research contributing to evidence based teaching

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of recent scholarly activity
• Knowledge of current policies and practices concerning Orthoptics and healthcare education
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines, advanced planning skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in an academic environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)