"Lecturer in Podiatry"

Job Type

Part Time Permanent

Salary

£38,205 - £42,978 per annum, pro rata

Location

Podiatry Clinic

Closing Date

29-08-2024

Ref No UN5014

About The Job

Part time - 0.6FTE

Interview Date: 12 September 2024

The University of Northampton is delighted to advertise for a Lecturer in Podiatry to join our established team of academic and clinical staff. We seek experienced individuals to contribute to the future development of our portfolio and deliver a high-quality student experience. With a passion for education, relevant podiatric clinical experience, and the ability to deliver podiatry education at academic levels 4-7, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the delivery of both clinical and academic modules, including at postgraduate level.

The position will 3 days a week (0.6 fte) and a specific working pattern is negotiable.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About You

We are looking for a hardworking and inspirational educator with creativity and a passion for advancing the profession. A level 7 qualification and experience in student supervision and/or teaching is desirable. Applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry / Podiatric Medicine and have current registration as a podiatrist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry is desirable.

As an experienced clinician you will be able to provide quality, research informed teaching to undergraduate podiatry students both within the clinical environment, and through a variety of teaching mediums. The successful candidate will facilitate face-to-face teaching and use our virtual learning platform to provide a high-quality student experience. Clinical supervision of Podiatry students and the provision of safe patient care within a clinic environment is also a requirement of this Lecturer position. 

An aptitude for research is desirable and the ability to supervise undergraduate projects is required. Experience in postgraduate teaching and/or research supervision is desirable. Applicants must be able to provide an outstanding student learning experience through effective planning, delivery, and assessment of a broad range of learning opportunities. A willingness to develop leadership capabilities through additional roles within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society as well as within the wider institution is welcomed. 

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject BSc (Hons) Podiatry / Podiatric Medicine qualification
• Relevant professional qualification - Professional registration with the HCPC and a commitment to maintaining this through continuous professional development
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in relevant subject
• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion

Faculty of Health, Education and Society

The University of Northampton has a well-established full-time undergraduate podiatry programme as well as an expanding postgraduate provision.

The department is uniquely positioned to provide real-world clinical placement experience to its students through the University’s Podiatry Clinic. This facility is a busy teaching clinic which provides a range of specialist treatment to its service users, to include nail surgery, paediatrics, sports injuries, at risk, nail surgery, verruca needling, skin surgery, injection therapy, and musculoskeletal clinics. Academic staff contribute to service delivery through clinical teaching and student supervision alongside their other academic responsibilities.

The department actively collaborates with external clinical providers and consultants, as well as offering student placement links globally. The course routinely scores high levels of student satisfaction as published through the National Student Survey.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right To Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.