Job summary
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This is an exciting time to join the University, as the Physician Associate MSc. Programme, which has been running successfully for several years, is now part of the Three Counties Medical School, aligning the GMC regulated programmes. Based in our state-of-the-art purpose-built healthcare campus, you will be utilising innovative teaching methodologies and working as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the educational needs of our students, alongside other healthcare academic and clinical academic staff in the Medical School and wider College of Health and Science.
We are seeking to recruit two Lecturers/ Senior Lecturers (depending on qualifications and experience) with the vision, commitment, academic ambition and capacity to contribute to the delivery of Physician Associate education.
Main duties of the job
You will require either a high calibre science background or be a clinician from an appropriate discipline (Physician Associate, or Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health or a doctor}. Either way, you will have a passion for developing and teaching healthcare students both academically and in preparing to practise and will need to be confident in delivering the underpinning knowledge they require to graduate from our highly valued PA programme.
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, aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area, which has just welcomed its first cohort of graduate entry MBChB medical students.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in educational scholarship to develop their educational skills with further opportunities available to help your development as an academic in Higher Education, including support in gaining a recognised teaching qualification and a CPD programme to help you achieve Fellowship of Advance HE.
The posts are full time, but may also be negotiated on a part time/job share or secondment basis where appropriate, which will be discussed with successful candidates.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the programme and Three Counties Medical
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to teaching and related activities for the PA 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. To support specific modules in line with own area of specialism (and for Senior Lecturers, to lead Modules as assigned by the Programme Lead) and ensure the delivery of the teaching contained in these modules accordingly.
3. To design and develop innovative, inspiring, and inclusive learning materials and assessments including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.
4. To participate fully in curriculum development work including planning, development and evaluation of teaching and learning.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To act as a dissertation supervisor and assess dissertations for the PA Programme and other relevant programmes as requested.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and University.
8. 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, including engaging in OSCE examining activities for the PA programme and the School (as needed).
9. To engage in scholarship, professional practice, and continuous professional development appropriate for the level of the post.
10. To work with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the Medical School and wider College of Health and Science and to ensure that interdisciplinary learning is embedded within the Three Counties Medical School.
11. To participate in the recruitment of students, including selection events and open days.
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 Dean.
13. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
14. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
15. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to teaching and related activities for the PA 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. To support specific modules in line with own area of specialism (and for Senior Lecturers, to lead Modules as assigned by the Programme Lead) and ensure the delivery of the teaching contained in these modules accordingly.
3. To design and develop innovative, inspiring, and inclusive learning materials and assessments including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.
4. To participate fully in curriculum development work including planning, development and evaluation of teaching and learning.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To act as a dissertation supervisor and assess dissertations for the PA Programme and other relevant programmes as requested.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and University.
8. 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, including engaging in OSCE examining activities for the PA programme and the School (as needed).
9. To engage in scholarship, professional practice, and continuous professional development appropriate for the level of the post.
10. To work with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the Medical School and wider College of Health and Science and to ensure that interdisciplinary learning is embedded within the Three Counties Medical School.
11. To participate in the recruitment of students, including selection events and open days.
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 Dean.
13. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
14. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
15. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For Clinical Background:
- MSc. / PGDip Physician Associate Studies or other equivalent healthcare professional qualification (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health Professional, or a doctor).
- Honours degree (Level 6) in relevant subject e.g. healthcare related or biomedical sciences.
- Registration with an appropriate Professional Body (the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) / or equivalent e.g., GMC, NMC).
- For Academic Science Background:
- A first degree in a relevant science subject, such as Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy or Physiology or a closely related subject area.
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related discipline; or for applicants for Lecturer level, near completion.
Desirable
- Essential for Senior Lecturer: PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (or equivalent qualification) and / or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) / Advance HE.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning using a variety of methods of learning and teaching, including the ability to use technology creatively and appropriately to enhance learning experiences.
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a wide range of people, both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of (or willingness to) making a substantial contribution to both student recruitment and support activities.
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health and well-being issues in both staff and students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team. Essential for Senior Lecturer: evidence of successful leadership in an academic role is also required.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity. Essential for Senior Lecturer: a track record of engagement in academic and pedagogic scholarship
Experience
Essential
- For Clinical Background:
- Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a healthcare setting, ideally a range of different settings in primary and secondary care in the NHS.
- Experience of teaching in a University or clinical setting. Essential for Senior Lecturer: prior experience of teaching relevant programmes in Higher Education at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- For Academic Science Background:
- Experience of teaching on relevant science degree programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Essential for Senior Lecturer: significant experience of teaching on relevant programmes.
- All Applicants:
- Knowledge of Physician Associate educational needs and GMC standards in the management and delivery of education.
- Experience of effective partnership working with large organisations (ideally NHS and academic settings).
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity. Essential for Senior Lecturer: a track record of engagement in academic and pedagogic scholarship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For Clinical Background:
- MSc. / PGDip Physician Associate Studies or other equivalent healthcare professional qualification (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health Professional, or a doctor).
- Honours degree (Level 6) in relevant subject e.g. healthcare related or biomedical sciences.
- Registration with an appropriate Professional Body (the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) / or equivalent e.g., GMC, NMC).
- For Academic Science Background:
- A first degree in a relevant science subject, such as Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy or Physiology or a closely related subject area.
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related discipline; or for applicants for Lecturer level, near completion.
Desirable
- Essential for Senior Lecturer: PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (or equivalent qualification) and / or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) / Advance HE.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning using a variety of methods of learning and teaching, including the ability to use technology creatively and appropriately to enhance learning experiences.
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a wide range of people, both orally and in writing.
- Evidence of (or willingness to) making a substantial contribution to both student recruitment and support activities.
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health and well-being issues in both staff and students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team. Essential for Senior Lecturer: evidence of successful leadership in an academic role is also required.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity. Essential for Senior Lecturer: a track record of engagement in academic and pedagogic scholarship
Experience
Essential
- For Clinical Background:
- Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a healthcare setting, ideally a range of different settings in primary and secondary care in the NHS.
- Experience of teaching in a University or clinical setting. Essential for Senior Lecturer: prior experience of teaching relevant programmes in Higher Education at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- For Academic Science Background:
- Experience of teaching on relevant science degree programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Essential for Senior Lecturer: significant experience of teaching on relevant programmes.
- All Applicants:
- Knowledge of Physician Associate educational needs and GMC standards in the management and delivery of education.
- Experience of effective partnership working with large organisations (ideally NHS and academic settings).
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity. Essential for Senior Lecturer: a track record of engagement in academic and pedagogic scholarship.
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
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