The Diagnostic Radiography programmes, part of the Peninsula Medical School, work in close partnership with South west region hospitals, and the wider UK, as well as with a variety of community-based and private clinical partners. Our core values are to provide: outstanding Health Care education; strong social engagement; and world-class research. This vibrant environment ensures that our students receive an excellent, contemporary learning experience, with early placement opportunities. Our programmes provide our students with all the skills, knowledge, and support they need to become outstanding future Diagnostic Radiographers with excellent feedback from our placement sites. Our first cohort graduated in the summer of 2022, with over 80% staying in the Southwest. These students completed the National Student Survey, and the essential question of ‘overall, how happy are you with your programme of study’ placed the Diagnostic Radiography programme at the University of Plymouth as 3rd in England.
You will provide academic support for the Diagnostic Radiography programmes delivered by the Peninsula Medical School (PMS) and our clinical partners. This includes a new apprenticeship to start in the summer of 2023.
Ensuring a high-quality student learning experience, you will work in close conjunction with colleagues in the medical school and NHS /Independent sector in development and delivery of teaching and learning across the Radiography programmes.
As inter-professional learning is key to the success of our students, you may be a HCPC registered radiographer, another Allied Health professional or come from a Nursing background. Alternatively, you may have a physics, anatomy or research background. You will have extensive post-graduate experience in your specialist area and will have studied at Level 7. We welcome applicants who may wish to continue with their clinical role whilst pursuing their academic role in a part-time capacity.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jennifer Jones by email at jennifer.jones@plymouth.ac.uk
Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Thursday 19th January 2023
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13th February 2022 and will be in person face to face. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Part-time applications are welcome.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.