"Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Operating Department Practice"

University of Greenwich - School of Health Sciences

Placed On: 6th February 2026

Closes: 1st March 2026

Job Ref: 5331

Background

The School of Health Sciences is part of a highly successful and vibrant faculty, frequently commended for our partnership working across the health and social care sector. Supported by our simulation strategy and resources, the school delivers a range of undergraduate and post graduate courses leading to registration in allied healthcare, nursing and midwifery professions. The University has invested over £8 million in the development of a state-of-the-art simulation centre, which further enhances our record of teaching, research and knowledge exchange innovation. We also have a wide portfolio of post qualifying provision including a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. The school currently runs a successful undergraduate (UG) Operating Department Practice (ODP) programme in its portfolio and are looking to appoint an experienced ODP or Theatres educator.

The Post

The post holder will work with our ODP team and employers to deliver our UG ODP programme (including an apprenticeship offer). The programme has been designed collaboratively with key stakeholders; the post holder will work closely with our stakeholders on a continuing basis. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research and knowledge exchange activities coordinated by the Faculty’s Institute of Lifecourse Development (ILD). The ILD brings together researchers and practitioners from Health, Education and Human Sciences to tackle a range of lifecourse related issues, and has been instrumental in our recent success in the 2021 REF.

The Person

We are seeking to recruit an experienced registered ODP or Theatres Nurse who has ambition to develop as an educator and academic. You will play a key role in facilitating teaching and learning across our ODP and other relevant health provision. Successful applicants will have opportunity to complete a teaching qualification (PGCHE) and progress through our GOLD framework to achieve HEA senior fellowship, as well as contribute to faculty wide research and knowledge exchange activities. The opportunity may also exist to undertake doctoral studies through a professional doctorate or PhD programme. The University has an established career framework which offers opportunity for promotion through an annual application process. We are happy to consider secondments. Applicants without previous teaching experience will be considered as a Lecturer.

To discuss this opportunity and the role before applying, please contact:

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Jane Matonhodze, Academic Portfolio Lead, email: J.C.Matonhodze@greenwich.ac.uk

Or

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

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