Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (E&S) in Medical Imaging

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

We have a full time Lecturer position available from March 2024 on a permanent basis.

We also have two full time Senior Lecturer positions available on a permanent basis. One post is available from March 2024 and one is available from August 2024.

The above posts are available in the Department of Health and Care Professions.

The role

A position has become available for a Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Medical Imaging team at the University of Exeter.  This post may interest diagnostic radiographers from a wide range of backgrounds. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high quality education who will enable our students and degree apprentices to develop into caring and competent diagnostic radiographers. The post-holder should be passionate about holistic person-centred practice supported by a strong understanding of the theory that underpins practice.

The responsibilities will include teaching using a variety of approaches on our Diagnostic Radiography programmes. This includes lecturing, developing and running practical sessions, seminars and tutorials, providing pastoral care and tutorial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertaking academic administrative duties as required. 

Medical Imaging programmes at the University of Exeter include the high-ranking BSc/MSci (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) programme, undergraduate and a postgraduate pre-registration diagnostic radiography degree apprenticeship programmes and PhD studentships. There are a range of teaching facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound and DXA based at the St Luke’s campus.  The University has a state of the art 3T MRI scanner and PET/CT scanner within the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre.   We have a supportive team-working environment and provide tailored support and development for individuals joining our team.   

About you

For both posts you will have:

• HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer (or equivalent for overseas applicants)
• Educational experience within the HEI setting, or significant clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer.
• Enthusiasm for, and experience of, pre-registration radiography education (teaching and assessment) using a range of delivery methods and techniques.
• Fellow of the HEA / Senior Fellow of the HEA status OR be willing to work towards this status once in post.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99% of our research is of international quality and 47% is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Before submitting an application, you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Christine Heales [email protected] / (01392) 725044 or Sue McAnulla: [email protected] / (01392) 725360.