Canterbury Christ Church University

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physician Associate Studies

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Job summary

Applications are now invited for a permanent position as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (dependent upon experience) to join the Physician Associate team responsible for the delivery of an MSc in Physicians Associate Studies.

The post will be based at the Medway Campus of the University and you will work with staff from the Institute of Medical Sciences.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 12th of December 2023Closing date for applications: 5th of January 2024Interviews are to be held: W/C 15th of January 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Allison Allen, allison.allen@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04663.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Main duties of the job

This post represents a significant opportunity for a talented and ambitious person who wishes to be part of an exciting new development at the University and to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to make a significant contribution to educating the future medical workforce.

A PA is a healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision.

About us

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices.We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0019-04663

Job locations

Canterbury Christ Church University

North Holmes Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1QU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Role The post holder will be a key member of the PA teaching team who will play a significant role in the delivery of the PA course and contribute to the recruitment, selection, teaching and assessment of students.

Main Duties

1. Perform the role of University Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and Personal Academic Tutor involved in the development and delivery of the teaching/taught, practical elements of the course, theory and practice assessment of students.

2. Visit students in clinical placements across Kent and Medway.

3. Work with the Course Director to maintain relationships with NHS partners and placement partners.

4. Proactive involvement in operational/day to day management of the course.

5. Continued scholarship to promote personal and professional development. Knowledge transfer and research activity will develop and progress to the level of the appointment.

6. Contribute to the recruitment, interviewing and selection of students.

Planning and Organising Resources

1. Effectively communicate changes in venue/timetables to students.

2. Employ University mechanisms for recording and acting on student absence.

3. Review student data relating to retention, academic achievement and other issues (appeals, interruptions etc) relating to academic progression and equality and diversity.

4. Oversee the availability of staff, teaching accommodation and relevant resources required for the day to day delivery of the course.

5. Assist in the recruitment and selection of students.

6. Advise on resource requirements as appropriate.

7. Contribute to strategic developments in the delivery of the course.

Analysis and research

1. Meet regularly with the course team members to review how relevant subject knowledge/research can be incorporated into modules.

2. Contribute effectively to research activity: literature reviews and sampling.

3. Ensure consideration and required action in relation to ethical governance procedures.

4. Think critically about the development of own research and learning skills.

5. Analyse and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions.

6. Engage in scholarly activity to ensure subject knowledge is kept up to date, translate knowledge of advances in the subject area of research activity.

7. Maintain accurate records of data, notes and research findings.

8. Engage in subject, professional research where appropriate to support teaching activities.

9. Conduct individual or collaborative research projects.

10. Explore sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own research / scholarly activities.

11. Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from research / scholarship to appropriate external activities.

12. Develop and produce materials and disseminate the results of research activity