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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Radiography with Ultrasound Qualifications

Opening Date:
11 Dec 2024
Closing Date:
12 Jan 2025
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Grade 8/9 Salary Range Grade 8 £47,874 – £56,921 Grade 9 £ £58,596 - £67,757 (Incremental progression) Full time/Part Time Job share considered Indefinite The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position as a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (dependent upon experience) in Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) in the School of Allied Health Professions, to teach across the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. The School offers high quality AHP undergraduate and postgraduate provision and is part of a wider research community via the Faculty Research Institutes. BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) has been consistently recognised as high quality by our graduating students, as well as with employers. Enjoying excellent facilities, students study in a bespoke digital Diagnostic Imaging Suite with state-of-the-art simulation facilities such as a working theatre and CT, and bespoke digital health hub for image interpretation. Students also all have inter-professional educational opportunities with other Faculty of Medicine and Health Science students. The Radiography programme is newly revalidated with the addition of an apprentice route (radiography and assistant practitioner routes). Additionally, the MSc Medical Imaging will launch in 2025 with multi-disciplinary ultrasound provision. These opportunities offer exciting prospects to individuals wishing to further their scholarship and research activities as well as widen their teaching and learning skills. You will be a Master’s level ultrasound radiographer UK HCPC registration with teaching and research or scholarship experience within Higher Education (or at a similar level of engagement within the clinical environment). A Senior Lecturer applicant would have additional experience of leadership within education programmes, academic mentorship of colleagues and experience of providing strategic vision leadership in the development of educational programmes and enterprise. The Benefits The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
  • Excellent staff pension scheme
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to Apply For full post details please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies For informal enquiries d.s.o’leary@keele.ac.uk

Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery

Opening Date:
4 Dec 2024
Closing Date:
10 Jan 2025
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We are committed to providing opportunities for all and have been transforming lives in London and further afield for over 120 years. We are part of a diverse group comprising London South Bank University, University Academies and Colleges and an enterprise centre. We take pride in the value that our degree programmes add, the employability and success of our graduates and the impact of our world-leading applied research. To build on our strengths and position us best for future success, we are currently undergoing an academic re-shaping exercise, which involves combining eight schools of study into three Colleges, each with three or four Schools within them. This will facilitate enhanced strategic leadership across related subject areas, promote synergies between teaching and research, and provide a strong platform for sustainable growth. We are now seeking a Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, one of three Schools within the College of Health and Life Sciences. The School has over 150 staff and approx. 3,000 students, and it operates across all three of LSBU’s London campuses. The course portfolio aims to develop nursing and midwifery gradates who are fit for the current workforce in the NHS, private/independent sector or in academia. With a grant from the Office for Students, the School is in the third year of a major project to redesign and upgrade its simulation and skills facilities at the Southwark Campus to support ongoing innovations in its curricula. The new Head will work with the School and wider University community to celebrate our strengths and achievements and help forge an ambitious path forward. They will drive the strategy and overall progress of the School, working with colleagues to develop and maintain excellence across both teaching/learning and research and playing a central role in relations with external partners. Reporting to the Executive Dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences, they will sit on the College Senior Leadership Team. Ideal candidates will be able to understand and nurture our history, our diversity and our distinctiveness. They will have a track record of providing effective and transformational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, with analytical skills and the ability to think broadly and strategically. Evidence of a substantial academic management track record and involvement in curriculum development is crucial. Candidates will be skilled communicators, with the ability to take people with them, and experience of working through influence. The successful candidate will be a champion and advocate for the positive contribution the School and University make as a civic university. Equally, they will share our values and have the ability to engender an inclusive and respectful culture. At LSBU, you’ll get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and genuinely diverse. You’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution. You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose. Applications, which should be in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent to nursinglsbu@minervasearch.com by 10 January 2025. To find out more visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/nursinglsbu/ To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact nursinglsbu@minervasearch.com in the first instance.

Professor / Associate Professor in Allied Health (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy)

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12 Nov 2024
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20 Jan 2025
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The School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton is offering a unique opportunity for an Allied Health Professional (AHP) academic leader to join the Active Living Research Group as a Professor or Associate Professor. The Active Living Research group (co-led by Prof Catherine Bowen and Prof Maggie Donovan-Hall) is a multidisciplinary research team whose research activities aim to enable lifelong active living. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and should have a national and international profile, including a proven track record of attracting competitive funding with associated outputs, as well as the ambition and potential to secure significant research funding. The successful applicant will be expected to engage and lead education activities associated with the School of Health Science’s portfolio of undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. This includes BSc (hons) Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy programmes, and/or post-graduate programmes in AHP Advanced Clinical Practice. The post is offered on a permanent basis, with a proposed start date of 1st August 2025. The ideal candidate will be an academic leader with a proven track record of research, enterprise, and education in Allied Health and will meet the following person specifications:
  • Proven ability to lead major competitively funded research projects.
  • Portfolio of internationally recognised research in topics allied to the Active Living Research Group and AHP practice.
  • Track record of national and international collaborations evidenced by a significant track record of world leading publications.
  • Track record of impactful knowledge exchange and/or enterprise.
  • Evidence of leadership capability and ability to attract and develop talented researchers into the field.
  • A track record of supervising PhD’s to completion and post-doctoral staff mentorship.
  • Experience of teaching in AHP courses and commitment to delivering excellence in education at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
  • Be committed to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct and contributing to the strategic leadership of the School in alignment with the University’s Triple Helix strategy.
The School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences is internationally acknowledged as a leading centre for research in Nursing, AHP and Health Sciences in the UK. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) exercise, Health Sciences was ranked number one institution in the UK for overall quality of our research. Our research and research environment received the maximum possible scores with 100% judged as world leading. Our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programmes are ranked number two and four in the league tables (Complete University Guide; Times University Guide 2025). Our School has an excellent track record in nurturing academic AHPs across the entire career trajectory from pre-doctoral to senior investigator. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. The appointed candidate will be offered a financial package that is commensurate with their experience and the seniority of their new role. Assistance with relocation costs may be available for eligible appointees. Reimbursement of eligible visa costs may also be provided.