"Lecturer - Operating Department Practice"

Job Number

SU00375

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

£38,205 to £44,263 per annum

Faculty/Directorate

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Location

Singleton Campus, Swansea

Closing Date

15 Aug 2024

Interview Date

29 Aug 2024

Informal Enquiries

 Pete Brown

 p.w.brown@swansea.ac.uk

 Dr Tania Wiseman

 t.j.wiseman@swansea.ac.uk

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Permanent full-time role.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Operating Department Practice programme at Swansea University. This is a pivotal moment as we welcome our third cohort of students into our learning community. The programme provides a platform for innovative Operating Department Practice learning, teaching and research, and we are now looking to add to our dynamic Operating Department Practice team. We are looking for an individual who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practising Operating Department Practitioner and has considerable experience in the Scrub role. The programme requires someone who can significantly enhance our student learning experience through the design, delivery and continuing development of an innovative curriculum. You will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and mentor learners, while developing your own research and teaching skills.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• A degree/diploma in Operating Department Practice, relevant Scrub professional experience and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in effective teaching in the clinical setting or higher education.
• Knowledge of current Operating Department Practice and theory.
• A commitment to CPD and innovation in Operating Department Practice.
• The ability to disseminate research findings through appropriate written, oral or other media both within the institution and externally.

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to enhancing the diversity of our team and University. 

If you are passionate about Operating Department Practice and want to be part of an ambitious team, please submit your CV, cover letter and statement. We look forward to hearing from you!