Senior Lecturer: Physician Associate Programmes

Physician Associates (PA) are playing an increasing role in the expanding NHS work force. To facilitate this training need the UCLan School of Medicine has developed a series of PA programmes. With increasing demand, there is a need for staff to assist in the delivery and development of these courses at our two campus sites: Westlakes Campus in West Cumbria and the main campus at Preston.

The School of Medicine is excited to be able to appoint a Senior Lecturer to support the Academic Director in this development and delivery of the Master’s undergraduate and MSc postgraduate programmes in PA studies (direct entry and Apprenticeship route). The post holder will take a lead in the delivery and evaluation of module(s)/course, ensuring a blended-learning approach to meet the requirements of PAs working in the NHS.

You will have a PGDip or equivalent in Physician Associate Studies, a Masters or PhD in a related subject and be included on the UK Managed Voluntary Register of Physician Associates.

Experience with teaching Medical undergraduates and/or Physician Associates is essential. You will also need to be familiar with the organisation, planning and delivery of medical educational programmes in a clinical educational environment, up to master’s level. You must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and have strong planning and team management abilities.

Should you wish to undertake clinical work in addition to this role, then the University can assist in connecting with NHS employers locally.

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact Jane Rutt-Howard, Academic Director of the PA Programmes, via email in the first instance jrutt-howard@uclan.ac.uk.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at our Westlakes and Preston Campus sites (travel to each campus site is essential).

Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs; if you cannot apply online, please contact People Team on 01772 892324 and quoting the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

School/Service: School of Medicine

Grade: I (£47,047 - £54,421) pro rata

Hours: Part time (14.8 hours per week – 0.4 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 12 months or upon the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner

Closing Date: 23 April 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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