Lecturer in Podiatry (0.8 FTE)

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

Reporting to the Associate Professor, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of clinical education to podiatric and other health profession students within the institution. Duties will include unit leadership, high quality teaching, formative and summative assessment and
constructive feedback to help students in their development. The post holder will be expected to contribute to patient care and student supervision in our onsite podiatry suite and will be supported to undertake research in line with the institution’s research strategy.

Utilising dedicated clinical teaching spaces, onsite clinical facilities and cutting-edge technology we aim to deliver courses which provide work ready graduates who excel in their chosen field.

About the person

We seek enthusiastic and highly motivated podiatrists to join our team who are either registered to practice in the UK or eligible to do so with knowledge of the UK higher education sector. The successful candidate/s will have relevant experience aligned to the post they are applying for, an ability to foster student learning and development, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and a clear vision for the development of podiatric education.

The successful candidates must maintain their own development as a registered podiatrist and educator and are expected to contribute to the enhancement of pre-registration, post-registration and CPD courses within the School’s portfolio.

We are happy to consider applicants for full time, part time or job share roles. If you are excited by the opportunity to join HSU and help us to realise our ambitious plans, then we look forward to hearing from you.
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 Dr Simon Otter (Associate Professor in Podiatry) on sotter@aecc.ac.uk
To apply, please view the job description and person specification here and then go to https://www.hsu.ac.uk/about/join-us/ to complete an online application form. 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: 16th December 2024

Interviews: TBC

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/Basic DBS check.