Lecturer in Dietetics

Job summary

Thisopportunity would ideally suit an experienced Band 6 dietitian or above workingin the NHS (or equivalent) that has expertise in teaching, training, andsupervision. This post is suited to working alongside a Clinical role.

Asa Lecturer, you will be involved in supporting the delivery of our dieteticscourses and inter-professional teaching. Youll be able to inspire ourstudents and make a valuable contribution to their learning experience andacademic progression, whilst preparing them for contemporary practice.Alongside this, is the opportunity to develop your career, further your ownclinical academic profile and enhance your teaching expertise, through studyinga PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Education.

Main duties of the job

You must be an HCPC-registered dietitian and have well-developedand current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoreticalissues relevant to contemporary practice.

Ideally, you will be at the forefront of new ways of working inthe NHS, in either primary or secondary settings, demonstrating care innovationand emergent clinical pathways.

The Team is currently developing workstreams in respect of a newcurriculum for our MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) course, innovating apprenticeshipdelivery and creating simulation for professional skills teaching.Additionally, there are opportunities to contribute to our AHP Health andSocial Care Research Centre with a focus on long term conditions. It isenvisaged that you would be part of these innovations, shaping dieteticeducation in higher education, whilst retaining strong links with practice partners.

You will also contribute to our undergraduate Dietetic Degreeapprenticeship course (pre-registration) through teaching, assessing andacademic citizenship/research activity. You will be able to inspire, enthuseand connect with a range of backgrounds.

About us

At Sheffield Hallam, we are committed to building a great university and an outstanding environment in which to study, research, and work. We value the contribution of our staff every day, in terms of their commitment, passion, delivery and sheer hard work. In return we offer a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work and opportunities to achieve your potential in a supportive and inclusive environment where people treat each other fairly and with respect. We call this the Hallam Deal.

Job responsibilities

Job title Lecturer DieteticsGrade 7Reports to Principal LecturerDirect reports NoneRole purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centredapproach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching andassessment strategy.To contribute to interprofessional curriculum development anddelivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of amulti-disciplinary team.Main dutiesThe post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. Thebalance 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 throughdelivery of the curriculum. Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact forstudents. Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to addressany emerging issues, escalating as appropriate. Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of keyinformation 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 developmentwith 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 andassessment. Supervises individual and group-based student activities, dissertations, industrialplacements, work-based projects.Research and scholarly activity Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.Page 6 of 8 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 teamobjectives. 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 promoterelationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of marketand 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 highereducation.These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / departmentand University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance anddevelopment review (PDR) process.

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Competencies

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