Lecturer in Clinical Practice for Physician Associate Studies

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Lecturer in Clinical Practice for its Physician Associate Studies Programme in Hatfield. The role involves teaching clinical skills, curriculum development, and providing academic support to students. Candidates should have experience in clinical practice and hold relevant qualifications. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals in an innovative teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• Current registration with UK health professional regulator is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality teaching and assessment for the clinical skills curriculum.
• Act as a project supervisor and support students as a personal tutor.
• Engage in curriculum development and scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Cultural awareness

Reflective practice

Education

Undergraduate degree in health discipline

Current registration with General Medical Council (or equivalent)

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Lecturer in Clinical Practice for Physician Associate Studies, Hatfield

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Client:

University of Hertfordshire

Location:

Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Main duties and responsibilities

You will provide high quality teaching, learning and assessment primarily for the clinical skills curriculum on the Master in Physician Associate Studies Programme. You will design engaging teaching activities which support student learning, set and mark formative and summative assessments to support student learning. You will act as a project supervisor for the programme, commensurate with your qualifications. You will assist in the provision of academic and pastoral support for students as a personal tutor and facilitate direct communication with students and support communication from other departments within the University. You will attend, and contribute to Programme Committee Meetings, Programme Team Meetings and other subject group meetings and working groups as required, and attend the Module Boards of Examiners, as required. You will inform curriculum development within the programme, including the revision of existing modules, and if required, contribute to the introduction of new modules and the introduction of new or revised teaching and/or assessment methods and marketing materials related to the programmes. You will undertake research and scholarly activities, as appropriate.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will provide high quality teaching, learning and assessment primarily for the clinical skills curriculum on the Master in Physician Associate Studies Programme. You will design engaging teaching activities which support student learning, set and mark formative and summative assessments to support student learning. You will act as a project supervisor for the programme, commensurate with your qualifications. You will assist in the provision of academic and pastoral support for students as a personal tutor and facilitate direct communication with students and support communication from other departments within the University. You will attend, and contribute to Programme Committee Meetings, Programme Team Meetings and other subject group meetings and working groups as required, and attend the Module Boards of Examiners, as required. You will inform curriculum development within the programme, including the revision of existing modules, and if required, contribute to the introduction of new modules and the introduction of new or revised teaching and/or assessment methods and marketing materials related to the programmes. You will undertake research and scholarly activities, as appropriate. Skills and experience required You will need to have relevant teaching experience in clinical practice or in higher education. You must possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the Physician Associate profession’s clinical skills for patient assessment to work within established teaching programmes. You will have an appreciation and understanding of the educational needs of students, an understanding of students’ prior learning experiences and how these might influence their current educational expectations. You must have cultural awareness. You will be proficient in English Language, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate effectively, clearly and supportively with both students and academic colleagues. You will possess ability to deal with conflicting demands and priorities, an ability to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team, have excellent organisational and planning skills, and excellent IT skills. You must be committed to reflective practice and continual improvement and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Qualifications required To be considered for this position you must hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a health professional discipline or equivalent experience. You must have current registration with the General Medical Council or other UK health professional regulator, or if a Physician Associate, possess current UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registration at commencement of the post. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy, requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will need to undertake the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external or other contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS Checks may require renewal in line with policy. Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.