Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the University, as the MSc Physician Associate Programme which has been successfully running for a number of years at the University, has recently moved Schools to join the new Three Counties Medical School, aligning the courses requiring GMC regulation.
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer (Teaching) and Clinical Placement Lead with the vision, commitment and academic ambition and capacity to contribute to the development of clinical placements and the delivery of Physician Associate education.
Main duties of the job
You should be a clinician, and this can be from any appropriate discipline (Physician Associate, Nursing, Allied Health or a doctor). You need to be clinically knowledgeable having at least two years post qualification experience, and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body. It is expected that you enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team and have a passion for developing and teaching healthcare students. You will be required to support Physician Associate students academically and in practice, this will include practice visits to ensure the achievement of the Physician Associate standards and to support the placement educators. You will be part of an innovative and supportive team that focuses on the educational needs of its students utilising innovative teaching methodologies. In addition, you will provide academic support at programme level and, co-ordinate, develop and supervise a range of activities effectively as module lead.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician interested in educational scholarship to develop their educational skills, with further academic development opportunities available to help your development as an academic in Higher Education.
This is a full time permanent Senior Lecturer post on the Physician Associate Programme, with a role allocation as Clinical Placement Lead, which is for an initial fixed term of 3 years.
About us
The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Educations University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years. One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester has created the distinctive Three Counties Medical School (TCMS), aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
1. To contribute to teaching and related activities for the Physician Associate programme and other programmes within the School, drawing on own area of specialism to design teaching sessions which maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice.
2. Lead and support placement activity across the programme.
3. To lead the relevant practice module as agreed with Head of Department.
4. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments.
5. To participate fully in curriculum development work including planning, development and evaluation of teaching and learning.
6. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor to postgraduate students.
7. To act as a dissertation supervisor and assess dissertations as requested.
8. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and University.
9. To participate in annual staff development and review processes.
10. To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of work, individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
11. To undertake tutorial responsibilities, including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students.
12. To participate fully in the life of the School, College and University, by engaging in representational and ambassadorial activities in support of the School's activities and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department or School.
Role descriptor for Clinical Placements:
This post-holder will specifically be responsible for recruiting and supporting the PA placements across the placement catchment area, including NHS, primary care and voluntary sector. As such a proportion of time will be spent networking and participating in placement visits supporting our educational supervisors and students
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
1. To contribute to teaching and related activities for the Physician Associate programme and other programmes within the School, drawing on own area of specialism to design teaching sessions which maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice.
2. Lead and support placement activity across the programme.
3. To lead the relevant practice module as agreed with Head of Department.
4. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments.
5. To participate fully in curriculum development work including planning, development and evaluation of teaching and learning.
6. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor to postgraduate students.
7. To act as a dissertation supervisor and assess dissertations as requested.
8. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and University.
9. To participate in annual staff development and review processes.
10. To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of work, individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
11. To undertake tutorial responsibilities, including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students.
12. To participate fully in the life of the School, College and University, by engaging in representational and ambassadorial activities in support of the School's activities and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Department or School.
Role descriptor for Clinical Placements:
This post-holder will specifically be responsible for recruiting and supporting the PA placements across the placement catchment area, including NHS, primary care and voluntary sector. As such a proportion of time will be spent networking and participating in placement visits supporting our educational supervisors and students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.MSc / PGDip Physician Associate Studies OR other related healthcare qualification to degree level.
- 2. PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (or equivalent) and/or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy / Advance HE.
- 3. Registration with an appropriate Professional Body (the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register [PAMVR] /or equivalent e.g. GMC).
Desirable
- 1. PhD in a related field and / or relevant professional qualification and / or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Minimum of two years post-qualification clinical experience.
- 2. Significant experience of teaching relevant subject area degree programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level and / or extensive knowledge, skills and experience in teaching undergraduates / postgraduates.
- 3. Experience of innovative and successful curriculum design.
- 4. Demonstrable experience of successful undertaking of quality assurance processes.
Desirable
- 1. Experience of clinical placement recruitment, support and development.
- 2. Knowledge and experience of working with healthcare regulatory bodies.
- 3. Knowledge and experience of working in collaboration with colleagues in NHS. Excellent awareness of national strategic and policy developments in Higher Education and active membership of professional networks and associations in related fields.
Skills
Essential
- 1. Demonstrable ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- 2. Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health and well-being issues in both staff and students.
- 3. Evidence of (or willingness to) making a substantial contribution to both student recruitment and support activities.
- 4. Excellent planning and organisational skills, and exceptional ability to analyse situations and solve problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.MSc / PGDip Physician Associate Studies OR other related healthcare qualification to degree level.
- 2. PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (or equivalent) and/or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy / Advance HE.
- 3. Registration with an appropriate Professional Body (the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register [PAMVR] /or equivalent e.g. GMC).
Desirable
- 1. PhD in a related field and / or relevant professional qualification and / or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Essential
- 1. Minimum of two years post-qualification clinical experience.
- 2. Significant experience of teaching relevant subject area degree programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level and / or extensive knowledge, skills and experience in teaching undergraduates / postgraduates.
- 3. Experience of innovative and successful curriculum design.
- 4. Demonstrable experience of successful undertaking of quality assurance processes.
Desirable
- 1. Experience of clinical placement recruitment, support and development.
- 2. Knowledge and experience of working with healthcare regulatory bodies.
- 3. Knowledge and experience of working in collaboration with colleagues in NHS. Excellent awareness of national strategic and policy developments in Higher Education and active membership of professional networks and associations in related fields.
Skills
Essential
- 1. Demonstrable ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- 2. Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health and well-being issues in both staff and students.
- 3. Evidence of (or willingness to) making a substantial contribution to both student recruitment and support activities.
- 4. Excellent planning and organisational skills, and exceptional ability to analyse situations and solve problems.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
