Clinical and Workplace-based Skills Facilitator

Application closing date: Thursday 18^th December 2025 at 11:59pm

Location: Burnley Campus

Contract type: Indefinite

Hours: 37.00 hours per week

Interview date: To be confirmed

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to further develop their experience of teaching and assessment in the field of Clinical Skills. You will work with the Theme Lead for Medical Skills and Quality Care on the planning, delivery and assessment of Clinical Skills in Years 3, 4 and 5, in both the workplace and the classroom setting. You will teach Clinical Skills as part of the Campus Day programme and will provide mentoring and support to students from the School of Medicine within the workplace.

About you:

You will have significant recent post registration experience supported with evidence of clinical competence and experience of working within regulatory body requirements. Utilising excellent communication skills, you will be an active networker and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered with a relevant UK Healthcare Professional Body, hold a Post Registration qualification in professional field of expertise, a Higher Degree in a health-related subject or be willing to work towards, and a teaching qualification or be willing to undertake upon appointment. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Stephen Gowland-Mahon, via email in the first instance. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. 

This position is based in East Lancashire (Burnley Campus and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust) with occasional attendance at the Preston and Westlakes Campus.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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