Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

About us: The School of Health and Social Wellbeing runs a full time HCPC validated/SCOR  accredited BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme, and a range of related postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. It will also be running a new BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging Practice Apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities of this post will include teaching and assessing, module leadership, an academic and personal tutor role, research support for undergraduate students, practice placement supervision, and being part of the Diagnostic Radiography team in curriculum development and quality monitoring. Input to the B.Sc. (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging Practice Apprenticeship, and CPD modules will be expected.

About you: The school is seeking a suitably experienced Diagnostic Radiographer who can demonstrate a range of experience within general diagnostic imaging procedures.  A strong understanding of assessment and management strategies, clinical reasoning, application to practice and contemporary healthcare is essential. An ability to demonstrate previous university and/or practice based educational experience is also required.

The successful applicant will have sound experience in a range of Diagnostic Radiography practice as well as experience of working within an interdisciplinary team. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to close team working. A Master’s degree would be an advantage; however applicants with evidence of study at post graduate level, university teaching and/or a research profile within Diagnostic Radiography or related area would be positively considered.

The applicant will need to be registered with the HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

UWE Bristol is an ambitious university. Together, our people are working hard to advance knowledge, inspire people and transform futures. We are looking for people with the skills and ambition to help us achieve those aims.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with over 30,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 3,800 staff. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with strong employer and partner connections.

Our staff and students come from over 160 countries making this a diverse, dynamic and interesting place to work and study. We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include an impressive 88% overall student satisfaction in the most recent National Student Satisfaction survey, placing us 11th of all UK universities for overall student satisfaction and 7th of all universities in England. We are 6th in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey) and importantly, 95% of UWE Bristol graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation. The Guardian has placed us in the top 30 Universities in the UK.

Bristol itself is a hub of social and cultural activity and is a big pull for students and employers alike. A place with a strong, creative and fiercely independent mindset. A city with a buzzing music scene, great restaurants and interesting business ventures. It’s not surprising Bristol is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work in the UK.

Glenside:  This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. Regular bus services connect the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station. Home to UWE's Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences , Glenside Campus offers excellent teaching facilities, these include a selection of inter-professional simulation suites, enabling students to practice and develop professional competencies, and one of the best health care libraries in England.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 35 days
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• flexible working
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• access to employee assistance programme
• savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• family friendly policies
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Mason Professional Community 4 Lead, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, and Diagnostic Radiography Team Line Manager, on 0117 328 7219 or e-mail: nicola2.mason@ uwe.ac.uk

or Karen Dunmall, Programme leader, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and  BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging Practice Apprenticeship 0117 328 8903 or email [email protected]

We have two full time positions and one 0.6 FTE position.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.

We are able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist  which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.