Senior Lecturer in Biological Science MED-1

Location: Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)

Contract type: Fixed term - 36 months

Closing date: 23:59 hours BST on Sunday 18^th August 2024

Welcome to the Institute of Medicine

Are you an academic with a passion for medical education and a commitment to shaping the future of healthcare? The Institute of Medicine at the University of Bolton is seeking dedicated faculty members to join us in delivering exceptional holistic, compassionate, and patient-centred medical education to our first cohort of MBChB students.

Overview of the Institute of Medicine

The IoM is dedicated to delivering top-quality education and training to future healthcare professionals. We are committed to making a difference in our students' careers and the wider community. Our faculty comprises experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success.  We provide personalised support and a curriculum designed to foster compassion, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Education: Build on the University’s established reputation for excellence in health and wellbeing education.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Teach in the new £40m Bolton Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) with cutting-edge simulation suites and immersive learning environments.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that nurtures academic and professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to our mission of addressing significant health inequalities in Bolton and beyond by training highly skilled healthcare professionals.

Our Core Values

• Institutional Integrity
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Academic excellence in holistic, compassionate, patient-centred care
• Innovation and creativity in collaboration with healthcare partners

Vision and Mission

Vision: To establish a centre of medical excellence within the University of Bolton and its partner healthcare providers.

Mission: Promote an educational environment focused on safe patient care and the health and well-being of the population, with a strong emphasis on social engagement and embracing the diversity of Bolton’s community.

Key Objectives

• Widening Participation: Increase diversity through outreach, pre-medical programmes, and local scholarships.
• Continuous Innovation: Expand our undergraduate intake, innovate our curriculum, and develop an intern programme for foundation doctors.
• Community Integration: Enhance healthcare within the community and other healthcare providers.
• International Recognition: Establish ourselves as a centre of academic excellence in undergraduate health education.

Rich Medical Heritage

Bolton has a rich history in medicine, home to figures like Sir Thomas Barlow and Samuel Taylor Chadwick, whose legacies inspire our mission to produce local leaders in healthcare. Our commitment is to address the significant health inequalities in Bolton by providing targeted support and high-quality education to our students.

Apply now

We are looking for applications from biological scientists and anatomists who are passionate about teaching and eager to be part of an innovative and supportive community. Join us in shaping the future of medical education and making a meaningful impact on healthcare.

NOTE: We are actively encouraging current University of Bolton employees to apply. Those meeting the minimum criteria will be taken forward to interview.

Further details: The University of Bolton strives to achieve equality of opportunity

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