Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Academic Lead in Biomedical Science

Hours of work: Full-time (1.0fte)

Salary: The starting salary will be from £56,021 up to £57,696 per annum in Grade 9a, depending on qualifications and experience.

Leeds Trinity University has embarked on the development of a range of Nursing, Allied Health Professions and Life Sciences programmes to support local, regional, and national workforce demands. We have developed BSc (Hons.) Nursing programmes in Adult, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities fields, which are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. These commenced January 2024 and we are further growing the nursing portfolio. In addition, we will be launching the BSc (Hons.) Biomedical Science programme in September 2024 and are working with external partners to develop courses in the Allied Health Professions.

This is an exciting time for Leeds Trinity University, and we are looking for an innovative and experienced individual to lead the Biomedical Science subject area.

The university has made significant investment in the specialist estate and equipment for the health and life sciences programmes, and we have added to our well-equipped sport therapy and exercise science laboratories, by creating a bespoke health building, with a technology-enabled community flat and clinical skills spaces and a well-equipped Biomedical Science laboratory. The estate will continue to grow, and you will help lead on the shaping of it.

We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Science educator, and member of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), who has experience of developing and leading innovative curriculum, and portfolio. You will have a good understanding and experience of working and seeking re/accreditation with the relevant PSRBs including the IBMS, Society of Biology and the Health and Care Professions Council. You will have extensive experience of teaching in higher education, including programme leadership. You will be teaching on the programme, so we are looking for someone who is able to engage and inspire our students. You will be supported to continue with your research/knowledge exchange activities and any professional practice requirements for ongoing registration with a PSRB.

It is important that our programmes are industry relevant so you will have a track record of working with senior external partners from life sciences If you are interested in growing this subject area, creating innovative portfolio, working with senior regional industry leaders, and leading on creating exceptional student experience and outcomes, then we would be keen to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more please contact Dr Anne Coufopoulos, Interim Head of the School of Health and Life Sciences a.coufopoulos@leedstrinity.ac.uk or Susan Wakefield, Deputy Dean Faculty of Health, Wellness and Life Sciences s.wakefield@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Please note that this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Interviews for this post is expected to take place in the week commencing 9^th September

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements. All appointments will be based on merit.

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