Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Cardio-respiratory)

Function of the Post: Lecturers will contribute as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity, with the assistance of a mentor and/or senior colleague if required, within the area of physiotherapy in the Faculty of Health, Science and Engineering. You will work collaboratively with both academic and clinical colleagues to ensure effective teaching and clinical placements to prepare students for work and enhance employability within physiotherapy. As a Physiotherapy (Cardio-respiratory) Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Area, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff. You will contribute to the delivery of cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. The role will also involve a contribution to the wider Faculty, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University. Learning and Teaching Support the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area and/or across developing areas within the department. Deliver lectures and/or lead seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process. Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students. Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication and media. Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience. Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary. Research, scholarly and income generating activities 1. Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities. 2. Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague. 3. Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. 4. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Communication, liaison and networking 5. Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding. 6. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. 7. Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively. 8. Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities. 9. Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive, encouraging and empowering. Managing people 10. Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required. 11. Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor. 12. Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes. 13. Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes. Pastoral care 14. Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help. 15. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. 16. Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Planning and managing resources 17. Support the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. 18. Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues. 19. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met. 20. Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work. Work environment 21. Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others. 22. Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. Expertise 23. Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes. 24. Engage in continuous professional development. 25. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. 26. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning. 27. Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise Teamwork Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for the University. Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff. Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings, training and/or committees internally or externally. Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures. Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community. Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. Job description Job responsibilities Function of the Post: Lecturers will contribute as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity, with the assistance of a mentor and/or senior colleague if required, within the area of physiotherapy in the Faculty of Health, Science and Engineering. You will work collaboratively with both academic and clinical colleagues to ensure effective teaching and clinical placements to prepare students for work and enhance employability within physiotherapy. As a Physiotherapy (Cardio-respiratory) Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Area, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff. You will contribute to the delivery of cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. The role will also involve a contribution to the wider Faculty, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University. Learning and Teaching Support the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area and/or across developing areas within the department. Deliver lectures and/or lead seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process. Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students. Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication and media. Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience. Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary. Research, scholarly and income generating activities 1. Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities. 2. Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague. 3. Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. 4. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Communication, liaison and networking 5. Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding. 6. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. 7. Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively. 8. Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities. 9. Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive, encouraging and empowering. Managing people 10. Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required. 11. Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor. 12. Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes. 13. Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes. Pastoral care 14. Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help. 15. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. 16. Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Planning and managing resources 17. Support the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. 18. Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues. 19. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met. 20. Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work. Work environment 21. Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others. 22. Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. Expertise 23. Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes. 24. Engage in continuous professional development. 25. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. 26. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning. 27. Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise Teamwork Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for the University. Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff. Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings, training and/or committees internally or externally. Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures. Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community. Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.