Senior Lecturer

University of Lancashire; Burnley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire invites applications for a Senior Lecturer to join our MBBS teaching team at Burnley Campus. You will support delivery and assessment of SSCs in Years 3 and 4, developing opportunities and supervising placements while training students and staff.

The role emphasizes research methodologies, audit, and service evaluation in a clinical setting. Applicants should have NHS experience, an undergraduate degree, and a PhD in a relevant subject; travel to Preston and Westlakes

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research methodologies and evaluation.
• Strong background in audit and service evaluation within clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SSC Lead with delivery and assessment of SSCs in MBBS Years 3 and 4.
• Identify and maintain SSC opportunities and placement supervisors.
• Provide training and support for students and staff, contributing to assessment.

Skills

NHS experience

Research methodologies

Audit

Service evaluation

Education

Undergraduate degree

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

About the role:

The School wishes to appoint a Senior Lecturer to join our committed MBBS teaching team. You will assist the SSC Lead with the delivery and assessment of the student selected components (SSCs) in Years 3 and 4 of the MBBS programme. SSC3 and 4 take the form of a longitudinal project in audit and quality improvement respectively and are delivered in primary, secondary and social care settings.

You will identify and maintain a portfolio of appropriate SSC opportunities and placement supervisors for delivery of SSCs and work with the Phase 1 SSC staff to ensure a spiral and integrated approach throughout the MBBS course. You will provide training and support for students and staff and will contribute to all aspects of assessment.

About you:

You will have worked within the NHS and will have significant experience of research methodologies, audit and service evaluation in a clinical setting.

You will have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in a relevant subject.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. The position is based at Burnley Campus with occasional attendance required at Preston and Westlakes campus sites.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.