Job summary
We are seeking a Lecturer in Dietetics to join our team!
The
Department of Allied Health Professions (AHP) is one of the UKs leading
teaching centres of health education and one of the first universities to offer
Allied Health Professions Degree Apprenticeship Courses.
We
are growing our dietetics team due to continued expansion of our teaching
portfolio. Our teaching team has a range of expertise in all areas of dietetics
and is responsible for a distinctive and high-quality education portfolio which
includes the pre-registration MSc Dietetics and BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship
and supports Advanced Clinical Practice for dietitians in person and via the
e-portfolio route. In addition, the team contributes to cross-department and
cross-College teaching, including the inter-professional education provision
and CPD provision.
This
opportunity would ideally suit an experienced Band 6 dietitian or above working
in the NHS (or equivalent) that has expertise in teaching, training, and
supervision. This post is suited to working alongside a 0.5FTE Clinical role.
If
you have any questions and/or would like to meet the team, you would be most
welcome to our open online information session to be held on 19th
July 2023 from 17:30-18:30. Please email
Katie Peck at k.peck@shu.ac.uk for more information and to book.
For more info and to apply, see here:https://bit.ly/LecturerDietetics
Main duties of the job
You'll be involved in supporting the delivery of our dietetics courses & inter-professional teaching. We are looking for individuals who can
inspire our students & make a valuable contribution to their learning
experience & academic progression whilst preparing them for practice. Alongside this is the opportunity to further
your own clinical academic profile & enhance teaching expertise, accessing a
PG Cert in HE Teaching & Learning.
You must be an HCPC registered
dietitian & have current knowledge & understanding of
critical, practical & theoretical issues relevant to contemporary practice.
We ideally seek to employ a candidate who is at the forefront of new ways of
working in the NHS in either primary or secondary settings demonstrating care
innovation & emergent clinical pathways.
The Team is currently developing workstreams in respect of curriculum
structures, apprenticeship delivery & placement simulation & innovation. Additionally,
there are opportunities to contribute to our AHP Health and Social Care
Research Centre with a focus on long term conditions. It is envisaged that
successful candidates would be part of these innovations, shaping dietetic
education in higher education whilst retaining strong links with practice
partners.
The role also requires
contribution to our pre-registration apprenticeship courses through teaching,
assessing & academic citizenship/research activity. The ability to inspire,
enthuse & connect with a range of backgrounds is required.
About us
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. To find out more, please visitThe Hallam Deal: Your Benefits.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.Further details on TPS can be found here:New Starter | Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk)
For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic and/or male applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.
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As
mentioned, this post is suitable to combine with a clinical/academic/research
role.
We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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 interprofessional curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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 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.
Team work 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.
- 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
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 interprofessional curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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 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.
Team work 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.
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or a commitment to complete one
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete the SHU PG Cert Teaching and Learning programme (if eligible, see above)
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration professional development in dietetics at MSc level
Experience
Essential
- Teaching, training, and supervising students and peers
- Well-developed current understanding of practical and theoretical issues in contemporary dietetic practice.
- Experience in a range of clinical environments and dietetic roles with evidence of developed specialised knowledge in at least one of these areas.
- Knowledge of current developments within the profession, NHS care, NHS England, and Higher Education.
- Knowledge of how information technology and online learning can support educational delivery.
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. publications, practice development, service redesign
Competencies
Essential
- 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 to dietetics and interprofessional cohorts
- 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 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 to dietetics and interprofessional cohorts
- 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
- Excellent IT/digital proficiency in a broad range of platforms and online portals
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or a commitment to complete one
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete the SHU PG Cert Teaching and Learning programme (if eligible, see above)
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration professional development in dietetics at MSc level
Experience
Essential
- Teaching, training, and supervising students and peers
- Well-developed current understanding of practical and theoretical issues in contemporary dietetic practice.
- Experience in a range of clinical environments and dietetic roles with evidence of developed specialised knowledge in at least one of these areas.
- Knowledge of current developments within the profession, NHS care, NHS England, and Higher Education.
- Knowledge of how information technology and online learning can support educational delivery.
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. publications, practice development, service redesign
Competencies
Essential
- 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 to dietetics and interprofessional cohorts
- 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 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 to dietetics and interprofessional cohorts
- 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
- Excellent IT/digital proficiency in a broad range of platforms and online portals
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
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).
