Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation

Edge Hill University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48 days annual leave

CPD pathways

Employee assistance programme

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Sports & leisure facilities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Edge Hill University in Lancashire invites applications for a Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation. You will contribute to delivery across MBChB, Foundation Year, and MSc Physician Associate Studies, collaborating with the Medical School, NHS Trusts and community partners.

You will design realistic simulations, prepare students for MLA/CPSA, and engage in quality assurance and research to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in medical/health professions programmes.
• Understanding of PSRB quality assurance processes.
• Ability to design and deliver simulation scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and communication skills teaching across MBChB and related programmes.
• Design and deliver realistic simulation scenarios for student learning.
• Prepare students for MLA and CPSA assessments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical skills teaching

Simulation design

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Education

Healthcare professional registration

Tools

PSRB quality assurance

Job description

About the Role

As Lecturer in Clinical Skills and Simulation, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery our modules and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

Working closely with colleagues in the Medical School, NHS Trusts and community partners to deliver authentic, patient centred education.

Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Delivering clinical and communication skills teaching across MBChB, MBChB with Foundation Year, and MSc Physician Associate Studies programmes
• Designing and delivering realistic simulation scenarios to prepare student for modern clinical practice
• Preparing student doctors for the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) and Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA)

You will contribute to training the next generation of doctors and physician associates through innovative clinical skills teaching and realistic simulation scenarios.

You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of one of our Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence exercise.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Diane Hudman, Head of Undergraduate Medicine at YouYou.

You will hold a current registration with a healthcare professional body.

You will have teaching experience on medical, physician associate and/or other health professions programmes in a higher education or a clinical training setting.

You will have an understanding of quality assurance processes for PSRBs regulated programmes.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

An established or promising research profile.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice.

In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within the new Medical School.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced adult disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher's Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%.
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create.

Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too.

So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is "A great success story ... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" – Times Higher Education.