Job summary
Senior Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader / Principal Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader in Operating Department Practice
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our growing academic team within the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Worcester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the development of our new BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice programme, including both the traditional and apprenticeship pathways, in the role of Course Leader. You will play a key part in advancing perioperative education and supporting workforce transformation.
Main duties of the job
Depending on skills and experience, the successful candidate will be appointed as either aSenior Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leaderor aPrincipal Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader. At Principal Lecturer level, the postholder will also provide academic leadership to the ODP team and the wider department of Allied Health.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop BSc and apprenticeship curriculum, lead and manage the ODP subject area, including day-to-day operations and quality assurance.
- Design, deliver and assess high-quality, innovative teaching and learning materials, including blended learning approaches.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and contribute to assessment processes.
- Act as Personal Academic Tutor and support student development.
- Engage with recruitment and selection activities.
- Undertake academic administrative responsibilities and contribute to School and University committees.
- Participate in scholarly activity, CPD, and professional development.
- Promote inter-professional learning and collaboration across the School.
- Ensure inclusive, sustainable, and safe teaching practices.
We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about Operation Department Practice education. You will have a strong understanding of the current healthcare landscape, including the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, and be committed to preparing students for modern clinical practice.
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, diagnostic radiography, 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 development, implementation, and management of BSc and Level 6 apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses, including overseeing their approval event with the Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Body (PSRB) to ensure they meet required standards and professional regulations..
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended learning approaches that align with the BSc and apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses. This includes supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the ODP program.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for Operating Department Practitioners and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. For Principal Lecturer - To contribute to leadership by managing the ODP academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor, supporting ODP students' academic progression and development.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching and contributing to the interprofessional 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 or nominee, ensuring effective integration of practical learning experiences.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, scholarly activity, CPD, and professional practice to underpin teaching and meet the evolving demands of the ODP role.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities, ensuring the attraction of high-quality candidates to the ODP program.
11. To undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. 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.
13. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
14. 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 development, implementation, and management of BSc and Level 6 apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses, including overseeing their approval event with the Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Body (PSRB) to ensure they meet required standards and professional regulations..
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended learning approaches that align with the BSc and apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses. This includes supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the ODP program.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for Operating Department Practitioners and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. For Principal Lecturer - To contribute to leadership by managing the ODP academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor, supporting ODP students' academic progression and development.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching and contributing to the interprofessional 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 or nominee, ensuring effective integration of practical learning experiences.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, scholarly activity, CPD, and professional practice to underpin teaching and meet the evolving demands of the ODP role.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities, ensuring the attraction of high-quality candidates to the ODP program.
11. To undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. 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.
13. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
14. 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 ODP or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for appointment to Principal Lecturer (Teaching): Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.*
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge, experience and expertise in Operating Department Practice (ODP).
- Evidence of teaching in practice and/or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development in ODP.
Desirable
- Experience of inter-professional practice and/or education.
- Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for ODP.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a cooperative team player in a multidisciplinary environment across professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
- 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.
- Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Desirable
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active HCPC registration.
- A Masters degree in ODP or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for appointment to Principal Lecturer (Teaching): Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.*
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Experience
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge, experience and expertise in Operating Department Practice (ODP).
- Evidence of teaching in practice and/or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development in ODP.
Desirable
- Experience of inter-professional practice and/or education.
- Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for ODP.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a cooperative team player in a multidisciplinary environment across professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
- 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.
- Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Desirable
- 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.
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).
