"Lecturer in Biomedical Science"

University of Kent - Biosciences

Location:	Canterbury
Salary:	£39,906 to £54,893 Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8, per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	24th February 2026
Closes:	23rd March 2026
Job Ref:	SNS-071-26

Are you a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist ready to bring your professional expertise into higher education? Do you have the insight and experience to prepare students for professional registration, embedding clinical and diagnostic relevance within molecular and cellular biology teaching? If this reflects your experience and ambitions, we welcome your application for this lecturer post.

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biomedical Science to contribute to the delivery & ongoing development of our IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree, combining high quality teaching with scholarship that informs and enhances professional and career focused education.

The School of Natural Sciences is a collaborative community spanning biosciences, conservation, chemistry, forensic science and sport and exercise science. While your primary focus will be Biomedical Science, you may also contribute to teaching across our undergraduate programmes in Biology & Biochemistry, particularly in molecular and cellular biology. The University of Kent is a founding partner of the Kent and Medway Medical School, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement and for contributing to medically relevant education within a wider academic context.

The post is offered on the Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice pathway and is suited to a practitioner committed to high quality teaching in higher education and the continued development of professionally accredited provision. You will bring a clear understanding of IBMS accreditation requirements and the expectations placed on graduates working towards HCPC registration, ensuring these standards are embedded throughout the programme.

As a Lecturer in Biomedical Science, you can expect to be involved in:

• Delivering, convening and assessing undergraduate  postgraduate modules
• Ensuring that Biomedical Science teaching aligns with IBMS accreditation standards & supports students in meeting HCPC requirement
• Contributing to curriculum development, quality assurance and periodic review
• Supporting students’ academic and professional development
• Engaging in scholarship and pedagogic activity that informs and enhances teaching practice

What will you bring to the role?

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered or are currently a member of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Demonstrable technical competence in Biomedical Science

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-071-26.

As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter.

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