Job summary
We are looking for an inspirational individual with clinical experience who can inspire, enthuse, and connect with our students. You will teach on the foundation, undergraduate and post graduate programmes including inter professional education across the college.ou will take an active role in all areas of student learning, teaching and assessment; this will also include the quality and administration duties associated with an excellent student experience. You will also be involved in the whole student pathway including admissions, academic advising, clinical placement, and pastoral support.
You must have current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to Peri-operative practice, from Foundation to Masters level study. A good honours degree (i.e., UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Peri-operative care is essential as is registration with a recognised regulatory body.
Ideally the days of work will be Monday and Friday, but please do contact Helen (details below) if you wish to discuss this further.
Main duties of the job
Our teaching team has a range of expertise in all areas of pre assessment, anaesthesia, surgical practice and post anaesthetic care. We also have an excellent relationship with clinical partners and part of the role is to support learning in placement in conjunction with clinically based practitioners.
The team currently consists of nine (full time and part time) members of staff who are responsible for planning, delivery and assessment of the operating department practice curriculum and post registration development. The team also participate in the teaching learning and assessment of interprofessional education in the faculty.
The team are based within the Robert Winston Building which provides excellent facilities and houses our operating theatre simulation and a variety of well-equipped clinical rooms.
About us
The department The School of Health and Social Care delivers a well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy. We support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors. Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description Job title Lecturer College: Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences Grade: 7 Reports to: Associate Head Direct reports: None Role purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy. To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7 Main duties The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders. Student experience Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences. Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum. Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students. Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate. Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of Page 7 of 10 key information for students. Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students. Learning, teaching and assessment. Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT. Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance. Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners. Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students. Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate. Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment. Supervises individual and group-based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial placements, work-based projects. Research and scholarly activity Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role. Integrates research into teaching and learning. Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy, or professional practice. Teamwork and communication Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives. Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments. Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities. Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University. Personal effectiveness Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others. Contributes to achievement of organisational goals. Business effectiveness Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and business needs. Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real-world context. Page 8 of 10 Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus. Quality management and enhancement Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria. Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education. These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description Job title Lecturer College: Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences Grade: 7 Reports to: Associate Head Direct reports: None Role purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy. To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7 Main duties The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders. Student experience Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences. Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum. Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students. Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate. Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of Page 7 of 10 key information for students. Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students. Learning, teaching and assessment. Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT. Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance. Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners. Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students. Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate. Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment. Supervises individual and group-based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial placements, work-based projects. Research and scholarly activity Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role. Integrates research into teaching and learning. Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy, or professional practice. Teamwork and communication Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives. Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments. Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities. Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University. Personal effectiveness Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others. Contributes to achievement of organisational goals. Business effectiveness Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and business needs. Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real-world context. Page 8 of 10 Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus. Quality management and enhancement Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria. Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education. These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in perioperative and/or critical care areas
- Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to operating department practice
- Teaching, training, or supervising / mentoring students in the academic, or clinical setting.
- Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and complete all administrative duties with the role
- Technological/ digital proficiency
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. research and audit
- Qualified ILS / ALS instructor and / or Moving and Handling instructor
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Qualification in operating department practice i.e. Dip HE Operating Department Practice, or nursing with experience of the operating department or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD e.g. portfolio of work or post registration qualification
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete (if eligible)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification and/or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline
- Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ENIC / ECCTIS)
Other relevant Information
Essential
- Willing to travel (e.g. between campuses for teaching requirements, externally for student placement visits)
- Ability to work flexibly to meet timetable requirements and business needs where appropriate, may include weekends for open days
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in perioperative and/or critical care areas
- Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to operating department practice
- Teaching, training, or supervising / mentoring students in the academic, or clinical setting.
- Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and complete all administrative duties with the role
- Technological/ digital proficiency
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. research and audit
- Qualified ILS / ALS instructor and / or Moving and Handling instructor
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Qualification in operating department practice i.e. Dip HE Operating Department Practice, or nursing with experience of the operating department or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD e.g. portfolio of work or post registration qualification
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete (if eligible)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification and/or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline
- Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ENIC / ECCTIS)
Other relevant Information
Essential
- Willing to travel (e.g. between campuses for teaching requirements, externally for student placement visits)
- Ability to work flexibly to meet timetable requirements and business needs where appropriate, may include weekends for open days
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).
