Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (Full/Part Time)

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced individual to join the Occupational Therapy Team at Robert Gordon University. You will join our progressive, creative team of Occupational Therapists in the delivery and ongoing development of our integrated Master of Occupational Therapy course, the first to be validated in the UK.

Our multi professional School of Health is situated in a modern, purpose-built building with state-of-the-art teaching facilities which support the authentic, practical and applied ethos of our course delivery.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development, preparation and delivery of teaching and assessment material whilst informing the development of the wider curriculum across the occupational therapy portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

• Contribute to teaching and assessment on related courses both within the School of Health and the wider University.

• Develop close links with a wide range of practice-based learning settings providing support to both practice educators and students to ensure the course demands continue to be reflective and responsive to current and future service provision.

• Develop and sustain community engagement and simulated practice-based learning experiences.

• Be supported to identify and actively engage in scholarship, research and knowledge exchange with service partners and agencies. Development of a personal research profile and contribution to the research base of the School of Health is an expectation of all academic staff.

Expectations of the candidate:

• A degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and ideally have or be working towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification.

• Innovative with excellent interpersonal skills, reflecting an interprofessional approach to academic and professional development.

• Recent relevant practice experience, and of particular relevance in the areas of mental health or community practice.

• Evidence of ongoing continued professional development

• Teaching experience, student support and robust IT skills would be beneficial.

Enquiries are welcome and should be directed to: Elaine Stewart, Principal Lecturer for Occupational Therapy on 01224 263274 or e.stewart-d@rgu.ac.uk

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049 (pro rata for part time)
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535 (pro rata for part time)
Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our relocation pages

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course. You also will benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean of School

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility

PURPOST OF POST: To contribute to the development, delivery and coordination of a portfolio of sustainable learning and education development activities and learning experiences for students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

- Carries out designated teaching (e.g. via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory work, e-learning, situated learning and community visits, practicals etc) and assessment duties in areas of expertise, or as otherwise required by the Principal Lecturer.

- Participates in the development and preparation of teaching materials.

- Provides tutorial and personal guidance for students.

- Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate projects.

- Develops and maintains expertise in subject areas.

- Participates in subject, course and module development.

- Participates in curriculum development and, in particular, contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching and learning.

- Undertakes appropriate administrative responsibilities (eg year tutor, student selection, examination organisation, placement organisation, timetabling, maintaining attendance records etc).

- Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele (including student recruitment). This may include career fairs, open days etc.

- Maintains working relationships with other Schools/Departments/Units within the University, as necessary, for the smooth operation and continued development of the School and its courses.

- Actively participates in and suggests relevant staff development activities.

- Actively pursues and/or encourages research activities (eg writing for publication, developing own research, supervising research students, establishing externally funded research projects, presenting at conferences etc).

- Engages with other staff, wherever possible, in consultancy activities relevant to the School.

- Establishes and maintains relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School's course (eg engagement in work of external bodies, educational and professional).

- Represents the School on relevant University committees and the School and University on external committees.

- Carries out such other related duties as required.

Candidates with limited/no lecturing experience can still be considered but will work to the Developing Academic. Full details of both roles can be found in the attached PDF.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Membership

Undergraduate or pre-registration professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Membership of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Knowledge and skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership skills.

Competent in aspects of digital technology and presentations.

Effective role model and organisational qualities.

Safe/effective decision making, facilitation and problem solving skills.

Experience

Varied post registration experience in Occupational Therapy practice demonstrating developed clinical skills.

Experience of clinical supervision of students on placement.

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Experience of working across inter-agency and organisational boundaries.

 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Membership

Other Higher (Postgraduate) Degree or PhD.

Recordable teaching qualification

Experience

Extensive and varied post registration experience, particularly in mental health and/or community practice.

Teaching experience.

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 2: Teaching and Learning Support - Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum

Behaviour 3: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

Behaviour 4: Liaison and Networking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest and leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation

Behaviour 5: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

Behaviour 6: Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings