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Lecturer (Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging) T&R / T&S
School of Healthcare Sciences

Cardiff University, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, School of Healthcare Sciences invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to carry out teaching and supervision of undergraduate diagnostic radiography students. The post holder will inspire students, enabling students to develop the required skills and knowledge within their field of study.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the teaching and training of students studying at the School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University.

The post holder will undertake and oversee the academic/clinical education and training of Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging students and will also contribute to other areas of School activity in the undergraduate (both pre-registration and post-registration) and postgraduate education of midwives, nurses and allied professionals.

The School of Healthcare Sciences provides a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate education that directly improves health outcomes and healthcare for patients and families. This includes courses and research in Midwifery, Nursing (Adult, Child and Mental Health), Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and, Radiography (diagnostic and therapy).

We have a dynamic, collaborative and forward-looking culture and we are recognised for our excellence in learning, teaching and research. We encourage critical thinking and reflection, valuing freedom of thought and intellectual curiosity from our staff and students.

We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating and supportive environment and encourage all our staff to pursue both personal and professional development.  Working for us offers an opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s leading universities for healthcare education with innovative and impactful programmes and research.

Candidates should have a passion for student focused innovative teaching and should hold full Health and Care Professions Council registration.

For confidential, informal enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact (Hywel Rogers, Professional Head, Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, [email protected] ).

We are recruiting to one position and welcome applicants from either a Teaching and Scholarship or Teaching and Research background.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week) and is open-ended.

Salary:
£39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)
£49,794 – £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Date advert posted: Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Closing date: Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff University

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE (for Teaching and Scholarship post)
Contribute to the facilitation of learning and scholarship activities within the profession of Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, including the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of modules/programmes for the Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging programme within the undergraduate and post qualification provision within the School.  Offer support to students via the personal tutee system, supervise students’ research projects and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in teaching and scholarship and to inspire others to do the same.

JOB PURPOSE (for Teaching and Research post)
To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. Contribute to the facilitation of learning and scholarship activities within the profession of Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, including the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of modules/programmes for the occupational therapy programme within the undergraduate and post qualification provision within the School.  Offer support to students via the personal tutee system, supervise students’ research projects and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching (for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts)

• Design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
  • Grade 7: independently contribute to module and course development and lead modules
• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.        
• Supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Masters students
• Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust

Scholarship (for the Teaching and Scholarship post)

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship 
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work
• Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking papers and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work

Research (for the Teaching and Research post)

• To conduct research within diagnostic radiography & imaging and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
  • Grade 7: contribute to internationally recognised research performance
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
  • Grade 7: independently develop research objectives, acting as PI as required
• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level
  • Grade 7: present at international level
• To participate in School research activities.

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Person Specification

Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, XXXXXBR  Your submission must include a supporting document outlining your area of expertise in the area of Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging. Please also include your current Health and Care Professions Council registration number. Your supporting document should also evidence how all of the essential criteria in the job specification (plus any desirable criteria) are met. Where a candidate does not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria, through a supporting statement, then their application will not be progressed.  We welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education (for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts)

• Postgraduate Degree at PHD Level or relevant industrial experience. Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council 

                   Grade 7: Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or   

                   experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (for the Teaching and Research post)

• An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
• Diagnostic Radiography
• Medical imaging
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level

                Grade 7: significant experience

• Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field

                Grade 7: growing national reputation within field

• Proven ability to publish in national journals

                Grade 7: proven substantial record of publications in high-impact national journals

• Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding

                Grade 7: strong portfolio of research grants

• Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School’s teaching programmes
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

(for the Teaching and Scholarship post)

• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level – Significant experience at Grade 7.

Grade 7: Growing National reputation within academic field.

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within academic subject area.
• Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the School’s teaching programmes.

Pastoral, Communication & Team Working

(for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts)

• The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.
  Grade 7: Ability to act as module leader and co-ordinate with others to ensure student needs and expectations are met.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media

Other

(for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts)

• Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work

**PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR DESIRABLE CRITERIA**

Additional Information

Other (for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts) ** CONTINUED FROM JOB DESCRIPTION**

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer
• To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Desirable Criteria (for both Teaching and Scholarship, and Teaching and Research posts) **CONTINUED FROM PERSON SPECIFICATION**

• Evidence of collaborations with relevant stakeholders
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community
• Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
• A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration

Job Category

Academic – Teaching & Research, Academic – Teaching & Scholarship