Senior Lecturer in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement

Lancashire; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire seeks a Senior Lecturer to join the MBBS teaching team at Burnley Campus, with involvement in Years 3 and 4 SSC delivery and assessment across primary, secondary and social care settings. You will curate SSC opportunities, supervise placements, and support staff and students throughout the programme.

You will bring NHS experience and strong expertise in research methodologies, audit and service evaluation within a clinical setting, plus an undergraduate degree and a PhD

Qualifications

• Experience working within the NHS and conducting research methodologies, audits and service evaluations in a clinical setting.
• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in a relevant subject are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess student SSCs (Years 3 and 4) within the MBBS programme.
• Identify and maintain SSC opportunities and placement supervisors for delivery of SSCs.
• Provide training and support for students and staff; contribute to all aspects of assessment.

Skills

NHS experience

Research methodologies

Audit and service evaluation

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

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.

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Abhi Jones, via email in the first instance.

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.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

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.