Lecturer in Operating Department Practice

Job summary

We are looking for an inspirational individual with clinical experience who can inspire, enthuse, and connect with our students. You will teach on both the undergraduate and post graduate programmes including inter professional education across the college.

You will take an active role in all areas of student learning, teaching and assessment; this will also include the quality and administration duties associated with an excellent student experience. You will also be involved in the whole student pathway including admissions, academic advising, clinical placement, and pastoral support.

You must have current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to Peri-operative practice. A good honours degree (, UK or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Operating Department Practice is essential as is registration with a recognised regulatory body.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an inspirational individual with clinical experience who can inspire, enthuse, and connect with our students. You will teach on both the undergraduate and post graduate programmes including inter professional education across the college.You will take an active role in all areas of student learning, teaching and assessment; this will also include the quality and administration duties associated with an excellent student experience. You will also be involved in the whole student pathway including admissions, academic advising, clinical placement, and pastoral support.You must have current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to Peri-operative practice. A good honours degree (, UK or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Operating Department Practice is essential as is registration with a recognised regulatory body.

About us

Our teaching team has a range of expertise in all areas of pre assessment, anaesthesia, surgical practice and post anaesthetic care. We also have an excellent relationship with clinical partners and part of the role is to support learning in placement in conjunction with clinically based practitioners.

The team currently consists of eight (full time and part time) members of staff who are responsible for planning, delivery and assessment of the operating department practice curriculum and post registration development. The team also participate in the teaching learning and assessment of interprofessional education in the faculty and are developing provision for the international market.

The team are based within the Robert Winston Building which provides excellent facilities and houses our operating theatre simulation and a variety of well-equipped clinical rooms.

The team is based in the Department of Allied Health Professions. You can find out more about the department at About Us Allied Health Professionals

The team and department are based in the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. Find out more about the College at What We Do College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionJob title Lecturer in Operating Department PracticeFaculty/Dept College of Health, Wellbeing and Life SciencesGrade 7Reports to Professional Lead for Operating Department PracticeDirect reports NoneRole purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy.To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Main dutiesThe post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance 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 through delivery of the curriculum. Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students. Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate. Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key information 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 development with 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 and assessment. Supervises individual and group based student activities, dissertations, industrial placements, work based projects.Research and scholarly activity Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role. Integrates research into teaching and learning.Page 6 of 8 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 team objectives. Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between faculties / 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 promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and 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 higher education.These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the faculty / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys appraisal process

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