Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School aims to attract highly motivated and talented students to become the next generation of future-ready doctors, physician associates and radiographers, who are well prepared for a 21st Century career. The School’s innovative approach to education is underpinned by research and staff who are committed to scholarship that includes undertaking curriculum development and design activities.

The School takes pride in supporting the needs of the local region and recognises that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Our research – underpinned by significant grant capture – is translational, generates impact and serves our Peninsula population as well as having global impact.

A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall.

Clinical research pathways within the School provide a research culture and environment that values talent and supports endeavour and innovation.

The School is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award recognising commitment to maintaining a culture of participation and inclusivity across all activities. The School is also signed up to the BMA Racial Harassment Charter which offers guidance and best practice to address the unacceptable barriers faced by BAME students as they negotiate their different learning environments.

About the BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography Programmes 

The Diagnostic Radiography programmes, part of the Peninsula Medical School, work in close partnership with South West regional hospitals, and the wider UK, as well as with a variety of community-based and private clinical partners. This vibrant environment ensures that our students receive an excellent, contemporary learning experience, with early placement opportunities.  Our programmes provide our students with all the skills, knowledge, and support they need to become outstanding future Diagnostic Radiographers with excellent feedback from our placement sites.  Our first cohort graduated in the summer of 2022, with over 80% staying in the Southwest.  These students completed the National Student Survey, and the essential question of ‘overall, how happy are you with your programme of study’ placed the Diagnostic Radiography programme at the University of Plymouth as 3rd in England.

About the Role

You will provide academic support for the Diagnostic Radiography programmes delivered by the Peninsula Medical School (PMS) and our clinical partners. 

Ensuring a high-quality student learning experience, you will work in close conjunction with colleagues in the medical school and NHS /Independent sector in development and delivery of teaching and learning across the Radiography programmes.

As inter-professional learning is key to the success of our students, you may be a HCPC registered radiographer, another Allied Health professional or come from a Nursing background.  Alternatively, you may have a physics, anatomy, biomedical sciences or research background.  You will have extensive post-graduate experience in your specialist area and will have studied at Level 7.  We welcome applicants who may wish to continue with their clinical role whilst pursuing their academic role in a part-time capacity.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport.  Please refer to the job description for further information.

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the programme co-leads, Siobhan Moyes or Karran Speakman, by email at [email protected]

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 8th April 2024 and will be online.  You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.  A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here .

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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