Research Assistant

Job description:

We are seeking to recruit a University Teacher to join the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues to lead and deliver the pre-registration Speech and Language Therapy degree programmes. These are the BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy, the MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy (full and part time) and the BSc Speech and Language Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) programmes. We seek candidates with the vision and drive to help us achieve our ambition of delivering an outstanding student experience and to equip our graduates to advance understanding in Speech and Language Therapy and be at the forefront of our profession. We are looking for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following: children’s speech, language and communication needs, adults with communication impairments, eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS), evidence based practice, clinical skills and professional development. Other areas of expertise can also be considered. Other duties will include student engagement, student recruitment and student support. If you are a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, we can support you to complete the newly qualified practitioner (NQP) competencies as specified by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Whatever your experience, we are looking for new ideas and approaches to help shape our Speech and Language Therapy programmes and educate graduates to be at the forefront of the profession.

We offer:

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

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