Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Diagnostic Radiography

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking two experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographers to join the University of Worcester's School of Health & Wellbeing as Lecturers or Senior Lecturers. This role involves innovative teaching, curriculum development, and contributing to the academic and clinical skills education, preparing students for modern clinical practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in teaching and developing educational content in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Passion for student learning and academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative teaching materials for Diagnostic Radiography.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate assessments.
• Engage in scholarly activity and participate in academic committees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

HCPC Registration

Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiography or relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

To apply please go to our website:https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=2250&forced=2

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We are seeking 2 enthusiastic and experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographers to join our growing academic team in the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to join the radiography team and contribute to the development of our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about Diagnostic Radiography education. You will have a strong understanding of the current healthcare landscape, including the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, and be committed to preparing students for modern clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

Depending on skills and experience, the successful candidate will be appointed as either aLecturer (Teaching)or aSenior Lecturer (Teaching).Key responsibilities:

• Design and deliver innovative teaching and learning materials, including blended learning approaches.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and contribute to assessment processes.
• Act as Personal Academic Tutor and support student development.
• Engage with recruitment and selection activities.
• Undertake academic administrative responsibilities and contribute to School and University committees.
• Participate in scholarly activity, CPD, and professional development.
• Promote inter-professional learning and collaboration across the School.
• Ensure inclusive, sustainable, and safe teaching practices.

About us

The University of Worcester is a high-achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution with a notably inclusive, civic ethos. It is one of the Countrys top universities for gender equality, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability.

The School of Health and Wellbeing is underpinned by a commitment to deliver a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the various health and wellbeing areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportiveteam of colleaguesand contribute to our ongoing success by sharing our vision and values

We are a leading provider of subject areas including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, nutrition, clinical practice, health and social care, mental health, psychology, counselling, criminology, social work, and youth and community studies.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of educating the next generation of professionals, we welcome your application.

Details Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,249 to £42,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0012-25-0020

Job locations

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN

Job description Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to academic and clinical skills teaching at under-graduate level to maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice within the Diagnostic Radiography course.

2. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments, including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.

3. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.

4. To advise and contribute to development of academic content of modules and the Diagnostic Radiography course.

5. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.

6. To develop and deliver high quality learning and teaching for diagnostic radiographers and other allied health students at Masters and Bachelors level, including face to face, online and practical teaching and assessment as required.

7. To contribute to the effective and appropriate assessment processes for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work (theoretical and practical), individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

8. To carry out innovative and inspiring learning modules including, enhanced online learning approaches.

9. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and / or nominee.

10. To engage in research and scholarly activity that underpins practice, and which contributes to the University and School objectives ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching.

11. To support diagnostic radiography students academic progression as a Personal Academic Tutor, module leader including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students as required in order to support students.

12. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.

13. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.

14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well-being and that of other staff and students.

16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

Job description Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to academic and clinical skills teaching at under-graduate level to maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice within the Diagnostic Radiography course.

2. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments, including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.

3. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.

4. To advise and contribute to development of academic content of modules and the Diagnostic Radiography course.

5. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.

6. To develop and deliver high quality learning and teaching for diagnostic radiographers and other allied health students at Masters and Bachelors level, including face to face, online and practical teaching and assessment as required.

7. To contribute to the effective and appropriate assessment processes for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work (theoretical and practical), individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

8. To carry out innovative and inspiring learning modules including, enhanced online learning approaches.

9. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and / or nominee.

10. To engage in research and scholarly activity that underpins practice, and which contributes to the University and School objectives ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching.

11. To support diagnostic radiography students academic progression as a Personal Academic Tutor, module leader including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students as required in order to support students.

12. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.

13. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.

14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well-being and that of other staff and students.

16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Ability to work as a cooperative team player in a multidisciplinary environment across professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
• Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.

Experience Essential

• Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Diagnostic Radiography education.
• Evidence of teaching in practice and/or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.

Desirable

• Experience of inter-professional practice and/or education.
• Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for Diagnostic Radiography.

Qualifications Essential

• Active HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Essential for appointment as Senior Lecturer: A Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiography or a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.
• Doctorate in a relevant subject.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Ability to work as a cooperative team player in a multidisciplinary environment across professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
• Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
• Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.

Experience Essential

• Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Diagnostic Radiography education.
• Evidence of teaching in practice and/or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.

Desirable

• Experience of inter-professional practice and/or education.
• Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for Diagnostic Radiography.

Qualifications Essential

• Active HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Essential for appointment as Senior Lecturer: A Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiography or a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.
• Doctorate in a relevant subject.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University of Worcester

Address

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN

Employer's website

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University of Worcester

Address

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN

Employer's website

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)