Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences

The Peninsula Medical School is seeking an outstanding permanent 1FTE Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences to expand our existing team

Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School aims to attract highly motivated and talented students to become the next generation of future-ready doctors, physician associates and radiographers, who are well prepared for a 21st Century career. The School’s innovative approach to education is underpinned by research and staff who are committed to scholarship that includes undertaking curriculum development and design activities.

The School takes pride in supporting the needs of the local region and recognises that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Our research – underpinned by significant grant capture – is translational, generates impact and serves our Peninsula population as well as having global impact.

A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall.

Clinical research pathways within the School provide a research culture and environment that values talent and supports endeavour and innovation.

The School is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award recognising commitment to maintaining a culture of participation and inclusivity across all activities. The School is also signed up to the BMA Racial Harassment Charter which offers guidance and best practice to address the unacceptable barriers faced by BAME students as they negotiate their different learning environments.

Working within a multidisciplinary team of academic staff, you will deliver, co-ordinate and develop biomedical components of our Undergraduate Medicine, Diagnostic Radiography BSc and Physician Associate Studies MSc programmes.  Opportunities also exist to contribute to our widening participation activities and other health related programmes delivered within the School. We are looking for a motivated and experienced biomedical scientist to join our research team. You will contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of research projects, as well as the dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Nick Toms by email at nick.toms@plymouth.ac.uk.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Thursday 18^th April 2024

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 28^th May 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

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