Senior Lecturer - Enhanced Clinical Practice

Hours: Part-time (0.6FTE)

The Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.

Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.

We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.

HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.

Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Allied Health Professional to work with us at HSU, leading on the delivery of our new Enhanced Clinical Practice programme for AHPs. The course has recently been approved for both an apprenticeship and non- apprenticeship route and is one of the first in the country to be designed mapped to the NHS England AHP schema for Enhanced Clinical Practice. Our first cohorts will be delivered to 4 professions – Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Dietetics and Occupational Therapy from 2025 onwards. This role will sit within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, working closely with the UCO School of Osteopathy and our apprenticeship manager. This is an exciting opportunity to really be at the forefront of the rollout of Enhanced Clinical Practice for AHPs.

This role will come with the opportunity to be fully supported to complete our PG Cert in Health Science Education and fellowship with AdvanceHE. This is a great time to join our organisation as we grow as a system partner and expand our portfolio focused on the AHP workforce.

About the person

First and foremost, you must be passionate about healthcare education and workforce development for AHPs. You will be a registered Allied Health Professional with at least 5 years’ experience and a good knowledge of post-registration education. You will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, have problem-solving ability, creativity, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking a really pro-active person who is eager to take on new challenges and grow their skills in a supportive and dynamic team.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

• Enhanced Employer's Pension contribution (12%)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Chiropractic treatments
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Subsidised in campus gym and discounts to local gyms
• Enhanced policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and App
• Staff development events
• Use of University library facilities
• On-site Canteen And many more

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact the Claire Nadaf, Head of Academic Enterprise and Engagement on cnadaf@aecc.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date.

Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Closing date: 15th November 2024.

Interview date: 29th November 2024.

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.