Job summary
Principal Lecturer & Course Leader / Course Leader & Principal Lecturer (Teaching) in Diagnostic Radiography
To apply please go to our website:https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=2136&forced=2
Alternatively, click the "Apply directly" link under the supporting links section, which will also take you to the website.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated UK HCPC-registered radiographer to lead our BSc in Diagnostic Radiography course.
You will:
- Have experience in course leadership, curriculum development and teaching within Higher Education.
- Be registered with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
- Hold relevant qualifications.
- Demonstrate a passion for radiography education and have experience supporting learners in both clinical and university settings.
- Show an interest in research.
- Have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of educating the next generation of professionals, we welcome your application.
- Annual incremental increase up to £64,914, with the opportunity to progress to £68,857 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
- Attractive Company Pension Scheme
- Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
About us
The University of Worcester is a high-achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution with a notably inclusive, civic ethos. It is one of the Countrys top universities for gender equality, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability.
The School of Health and Wellbeing is underpinned by a commitment to deliver a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the various health and wellbeing areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportiveteam of colleaguesand contribute to our ongoing success by sharing our vision and values
We are a leading provider of subject areas including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, nutrition, clinical practice, health and social care, mental health, psychology, counselling, criminology, social work, and youth and community studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the BSc Diagnostic Radiography course, overseeing day-to-day operations, completing assigned tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of the program.
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended learning approaches. This includes supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the Diagnostic Radiography course.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for diagnostic radiographers and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. To contribute to leadership by managing the diagnostic radiography academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.
8. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and/or nominee.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, including research, scholarship, CPD, and professional practice. Participate in training activities and support staffdevelopment to meet job demands.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.
11. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
13. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the BSc Diagnostic Radiography course, overseeing day-to-day operations, completing assigned tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of the program.
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended learning approaches. This includes supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the Diagnostic Radiography course.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for diagnostic radiographers and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. To contribute to leadership by managing the diagnostic radiography academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.
8. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and/or nominee.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, including research, scholarship, CPD, and professional practice. Participate in training activities and support staffdevelopment to meet job demands.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.
11. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
13. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active HCPC registration.
- A Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiography or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship. *
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
- Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Desirable
- Essential criteria to be considered for the role of Principal Lecturer (standard academic contract to include research requirement): Evidence of clear research plans, publication and / or scholarly activity consistent with career stage, and evidence of capacity to contribute to high quality research outputs. *
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Diagnostic Radiography education.
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching
Desirable
- Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
- Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for Diagnostic Radiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active HCPC registration.
- A Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiography or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship. *
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
- Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Desirable
- Essential criteria to be considered for the role of Principal Lecturer (standard academic contract to include research requirement): Evidence of clear research plans, publication and / or scholarly activity consistent with career stage, and evidence of capacity to contribute to high quality research outputs. *
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Diagnostic Radiography education.
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching
Desirable
- Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
- Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for Diagnostic Radiography.
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).
