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Job Summary

At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research, and we are offering an opportunity to join our team as a Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography.

RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

What we can offer you:

• A part-time (7 hours per week), permanent position. Candidates who wish to maintain a clinical role are therefore welcome to apply.

• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.

• Up to 50% hybrid working, around teaching commitments in line with our current policy.

• You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.

• We are an equal opportunities employer.

• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

All our education is evidence based and we encourage curiosity and innovation in our staff to enhance our academic portfolio. Opportunities to undertake or contribute to applied health or educational research are promoted. You may also be able to get involved in the School’s commercialisation activities.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049 pro rata
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535 pro rata

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Lecturer for Diagnostic Radiography

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility

PURPOSE OF THE POST: Contributes to the delivery and development of the School's portfolio of courses and research activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Carries out designated teaching and assessment duties and contributes to the School's portfolio of Radiography and multi-professional courses.

Develops and prepares teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback material including e-learning materials.

Provides pastoral care and support for students.

Provides a link tutor role to students and practice educators for a range of practice placement sites.

Participates in the training and support of practice educators for a range of practice placement sites.

Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Contributes to the development of the School's portfolio of courses and research activities.

Undertakes appropriate administrative responsibilities including identified coordinating roles within the course team.

Develops and maintains expertise in subject area.

Actively participates in and encourages research activities.

Participates in various marketing and recruitment activities for prospective radiography students. This may include career fairs, open days etc.

Maintains working relationships with other Schools and departments within the University, as necessary for the smooth operation and continued

Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele.

Actively participates in and contributes to relevant staff development activities.

Participates in and contributes to professional networks and organisations.

Carries out other relevant duties as requested by the Dean of School.

Candidates with limited/no lecturing experience can still be considered but will work to the Developing Academic. Full details of both roles can be found in the attached PDF.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Undergraduate professional qualification in Diagnostic Radiography

Evidence of CPD, particularly in relation to education

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Knowledge

Comprehensive, contemporary knowledge of the practice and professional elements of Diagnostic Radiography.

Understanding of relevant legislation and policy relating to UK Diagnostic Radiography practice.

Understanding of the concepts of research and application of evidence based practice.

Experience

Extensive experience of radiography clinical practice.

Experience in providing teaching, learning, assessment and feedback in either academic or clinical settings.

Experience in providing inspiration and pastoral support to students.

Other

The role may require travel to a range of practice placement centres including remote and rural sites.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant radiography subject area

Member of the Society and College of Radiographers

Knowledge

Extensive post qualification experience in an area of specialist imaging.

Experience

Experience in providing teaching, learning, assessment and feedback in either academic or clinical settings using a variety of media

Experience of participation in teams that produce research output

Proven experience in using self-management skills, networking and initiative in a range of challenging situations/environments.

Behaviours

Behaviour 1 - Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 2 - Teaching and Learning Support - Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum

Behaviour 3 - Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

Behaviour 4 - Liaison and Networking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest and leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation

Behaviour 5 - Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

Behaviour 6 - Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings