Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in First Contact/Advanced Practice

Job title:

Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in First Contact/Advanced Practice

Company

Health Sciences University

Job description

Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.About the roleThe School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is looking to appoint to two posts within our post-registration team, delivering our advanced clinical practice apprenticeship and first contact practice courses. Both courses are currently delivered from our Bournemouth Campus with scope in the future to expand into our London campus. You will be part of a small post- registration team of healthcare professionals and educators who work with employers on recruitment and retention of their workforce, enabling growth and transformation, through education and innovation.About the personWe seek enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Registered Healthcare professionals with a passion for post-registration education and workforce development. You will have experience of working in higher education in the healthcare sector, have an ability to foster student learning and development, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. You will be flexible and adaptable in your approach as will be working across a variety of units including ACP, FCP and standalone units, supported by our multi-professional team. You may be working in a clinical role but have a desire to combine this with a role in academia.For an Associate Professor role, you will be and experienced academic, expected to take on a number of leadership responsibilities including line management, oversee curriculum development and design, lead on the delivery of academic standards, and contribute to high quality research as part of a group of staff, developing their research skills and co-authoring peer reviewed publications.Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.Benefits

• Enhanced Employer’s Pension contribution (12%)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Chiropractic treatments
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Subsidised in campus gym and discounts to local gyms
• Enhanced policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and App
• Staff development events
• Use of University library facilities
• On-site Canteen And many more

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Stewart Cotterill (Head of School for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences) on or Dr Hilary Walsgrove (Associate Professor in Advancing Practice) onCompleted application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.Closing date: 31st January 2025Interviews: 17th February 2025We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.This post will be subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS check.£50,510 to £63,264 pro rata if applicable

Expected salary

£50510 – 63264 per year

Location

Bournemouth

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:57:35 GMT

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