Senior Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to join our Clinical Skills team. The postholder will contribute to, and lead in, the areas of course delivery, course management and course development in the area of clinical skills at the University, with a particular focus on simulation and life support. To undertake research and knowledge transfer through scholarly activities. To undertake specific course leader responsibilities in related programmes, as appropriate.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching within Higher Education as well as experience in clinical skills teaching and assessment. You will need excellent presentation, communication and networking skills along with a flexible and innovative approach to teaching.

For this role you are required to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, a professional teaching qualification or membership of the HE Academy, an active registration with the Resuscitation Council UK at instructor level for Advanced Life Support and a registration with a relevant UK healthcare professional body.

Additional information:

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Stephen Gowland-Mahon, via email on [email protected].

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at the Burnley Campus with occasional attendance at the Preston or Westlakes Campus.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things.

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