Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Are you an experienced clinician who wishes to diversify into education?

Here at the School of Veterinary Medicine, we have successfully established a high quality network of clinical practices to deliver a fully distributed model of work-place based clinical education. By extensively partnering with the profession, we have developed an authentic, relevant and student-centred approach to clinical veterinary education.

Integral to this model are the Lecturers in Veterinary Clinical Practice (LVCPs), our team of clinical tutors who provide oversight of individual development and evaluation of final year students toward attainment of day-one competences and support practice-based trained clinical mentors in the delivery of our Intramural Rotation (IMR) module. This is achieved through regular and frequent practice visits to meet with clinical mentors and through the provision of one-to-one feedback and coaching of students. As well as overseeing the successful development of the students’ portfolio, the LVCP team also play a key role in the assessment of final year students.  

The LVCPs act as key university liaisons for the partner practices and will be expected to develop strong working relationships with practice staff. They provide pedagogical training of clinical mentors and contribute to the quality assurance of IMR delivery. The LVCPs are also personal tutors for students in 4th and 5th year of the curriculum, providing an important role in pastoral care of the students as they transition through the clinical years.

We have an opening for a part time (0.6 FTE) LVCP in the small animal section of the existing team. 

About you

We are looking for someone with experience in small animal clinical practice however additional experience working with other species would be beneficial as members of the small animal team do provide cross species cover when required. The successful appointee will be a UK registered (or eligible to register) veterinary surgeon and will be an experienced small animal or mixed practitioner.

Candidates will have a flair for communicating with both undergraduates and practitioners and a passion for veterinary clinical education. Prior academic experience is not a prerequisite, but some teaching or clinical coaching experience is beneficial. Comprehensive educational training is provided during the induction process (including completion of graduate certificate in higher education).

Due to the nature of the role, this post would ideally suit someone based in the Guildford area. There would be a requirement for travel to practice visits and other sites as necessary.

Candidates will be appointed at Lecturer A or Lecturer B level depending on experience. For more information see the job profiles below.

What we can offer

This is a great opportunity to train and influence the vets of the future and comes with a great benefits package including a generous salary with an additional 10% uplift for MRCVS/FRCVS. In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 30 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

Further Information

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter via the university website.

Informal enquiries are invited and should be directed to Paul Pollard (p.pollard@surrey.ac.uk)

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