Part Time Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the innovative diagnostic radiography lecturing team at RGU. The subject has been voted 1st in Scotland for graduation prospects: Outcomes in Medical Technology and Bioengineering (Complete University Guide 2023) - Diagnostic Radiography, Top 5 in the UK* for overall student satisfaction in Medical Technology (National Student Survey 2022) and 1st in Scotland for Radiography (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022). The work is incredibly varied, stimulating and rewarding with the ability to shape the future radiography workforce. Candidates who wish to maintain a clinical role are welcome to apply.

What we can offer you:

• A part-time, permanent position or opportunity to work as a seconded position should that be desired.

• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.

• An option for hybrid working in line with our HR policy.

• You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.

• We are an equal opportunities employer.

• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

The School of Health Sciences is multi-professional in composition and situated in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our portfolio of courses and actively engage in research/consultancy activities.

The School team includes professionals from a wide diversity of allied health and sport disciplines providing a wealth of inter-professional education and research opportunities. The radiography team has strong links with clinical service providers across Scotland, providing a network for collaborative working.

The School of Health Sciences specialist radiography resources include a digital imaging X-Ray suite with wireless DR and a state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation centre.

You will be a diagnostic radiographer with current clinical experience, evidence of personal and professional development and experience of supporting radiography students in the clinical environment.

Staff in the School of Health Sciences contribute to research in the following priority areas - (i) Professional/clinical practice, (ii) Human performance, (iii) Education; Incorporating research on professional, patient, and community education as well as teaching and learning research. Research in all three priority areas contributes to the overarching aim of enhancing wellbeing, with physical activity a common thread that the School is actively pursuing. The School has close links with the faculty-wide cross-disciplinary practice research group and the Scottish Centre for evidence-based, Multi-professional Practice: a Collaborating Centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute, as well as a range of national and international collaborations with academic institutions.

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 in our Relocation Policy.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £37,386 – 43,155
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £44,414 – 52,841

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

 

Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered in line with UKVI sponsorship requirements. When appointing to part time positions, the University must meet the immigration requirements in relation to salary thresholds, which are applicable to some visas.

 

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.

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

To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the requirements set out in the person specification.

 

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Lecturer for Diagnostic Radiograph

RESPONSIBLE FOR:  No supervisory responsibility

PURPOSE OF THE POST: Contributes to the delivery and development of the School's portfolio of courses and research activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Carries out designated teaching and assessment duties and contributes to the School's portfolio of Radiography and multi-professional courses.

Develops and prepares teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback material including e-learning materials.

Provides pastoral care and support for students.

Provides a link tutor role to students and practice educators for a range of practice placement sites.

Participates in the training and support of practice educators for a range of practice placement sites.

Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Contributes to the development of the School's portfolio of courses and research activities.

Undertakes appropriate administrative responsibilities including identified coordinating roles within the course team.

Develops and maintains expertise in subject area.

Actively participates in and encourages research activities.

Participates in various marketing and recruitment activities for prospective radiography students. This may include career fairs, open days etc.

Maintains working relationships with other Schools and departments within the University, as necessary for the smooth operation and continued development of the School.

Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele.

Actively participates in and contributes to relevant staff development activities.

Participates in and contributes to professional networks and organisations.

Carries out other relevant duties as requested by the Dean of School.

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 Memberships

Undergraduate professional qualification in Diagnostic Radiography

Evidence of CPD, particularly in relation to education

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Knowledge

Comprehensive, contemporary knowledge of the practice and professional elements of Diagnostic Radiography.

Understanding of relevant legislation and policy relating to UK Diagnostic Radiography practice.

Understanding of the concepts of research and application of evidence based practice.

Experience

Extensive experience of radiography clinical practice.

Experience in providing teaching, learning, assessment and feedback in either academic or clinical settings.

Experience in providing inspiration and pastoral support to students.

Other

The role may require travel to a range of practice placement centres including remote and rural sites.

 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant radiography subject area

Member of the Society and College of Radiographers

Knowledge

Extensive post qualification experience in an area of specialist imaging.

Experience

Experience in providing teaching, learning, assessment and feedback in either academic or clinical settings using a variety of media

Experience of participation in teams that produce research output

Proven experience in using self-management skills, networking and initiative in a range of challenging situations/environments.

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