Lecturer in Paramedic Studies

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Support the management and direction of students and learning resources as assigned by the Head of School.

2. Develop and deliver resources, teaching materials and assessments to meet programme/course/student frameworks and learning outcomes on a range of programmes.

3. Supervise and/or co-ordinate the work of taught undergraduate/postgraduate and/or research students, as required.

4. Set, mark and assess students’ work, ensuring learning outcomes have been met and feedback is both detailed and constructive.

5. Undertake research and/or other agreed scholarly activity in order to contribute to the development of the field and to further the School’s/University’s standing in the HE sector and wider community.

6. Prepare appropriate proposals and applications to external bodies to secure research funding and generate additional income/opportunities for the University.

7. Use initiative, creativity and judgement in the development of appropriate research methodologies to further scholarly/enterprise activity in the area.

8. Interact on a professional level with relevant internal and external professional bodies to ensure currency of knowledge, relevancy and accreditations.

9. Participate in the development of internal and external partnerships to disseminate information, share best practice, establish opportunities for collaborative work and enhance the reputation of the School/University.

10. Design, review and adapt module content in response to student feedback and need.

11. Teach on academic/research programmes across the School.

12. Engage with quality assurance processes/procedures to ensure that School/University standards are met.

13. Particpate and contribute to University/School/Programme meetings/boards as appropriate to the role.

14. Contribute to appropriate pre-entry, recruitment, selection and admissions activities (including Open Days and Partner/Employee Visits) in order to promote the School and gain a better understanding of student/employee needs/expectations.

15. Provide a first point of contact for student welfare issues, referring problems on where they are complex or serious.

16. Introduce new starters to the School, providing support and training on the skills, processes, systems and activities of the School.

17. Provide feedback to colleagues via peer mentoring schemes to support the development of self and others.

18. Carry out personal and professional development to enhance subject authority and to contribute to the University’s reputation for academic and professional excellence.

19. Ensure and maintain integrity and confidentiality of data and associated data protection requirements in line with statutory and corporate requirements.

20. Ensure a safe working environment and abide by University health and safety policies and practices and to observe the University’s Equal Opportuniteis policy and Dignity at Work policy at all times.

21. Awareness of environmental and sustainability issues and a commitment to the University's associated strategy with respect to the performance / delivery of key responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in using and developing new technologies and professional practice initiatives relevant to the subject area
• Experience in developing and delivering successful learning and teaching improvements

Desirable

• Teaching, research and programme delivery experience
• Experience of contributing to and implementing quality assurance procedures
• Experience of preparing proposals/applications to external bodies to secure funding and developing successful partnership arrangements with industrial/educational providers
• Experienced and able to publish results of research

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in relevant subject area
• A postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area e.g. Physiotherapy, Advanced Practice, Operating Department Practice
• Registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g. Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• A relevant teaching qualification and/or fellowship status of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), or a willingness to obtain fellowship membership of the HEA within a specified time frame
• PhD/Professional Doctorate or within final year of submission, or equivalent level qualification or exceptional achievements in the professional field see note 4*

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes in the School
• Proven ability and commitment to undertake appropriate subject specific research and/or enterprise activity and ensure it informs teaching
• Credible teaching and assessment skills within a Physiotherapy context
• Proven ability to work effectively independently and with others as a team member
• Able to operate systems and processes to enhance quality and teaching and learning excellence
• Ability and commitment to undertake appropriate subject specific research and/or enterprise activity and/or high level professional practice within the field
• Knowledge and experience in supervising student work and providing appropriate support/feedback
• Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge to work within established programmes and to contribute to research in the area of Physiotherapy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade people at all levels and to exchange complex concepts in a manner appropriate to the audience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Bolton

Address

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB

Employer's website

http://www.bolton.ac.uk (Opens in a new tab)