Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

Closing date: Wednesday 12^th March 2025 at midnight

Interview date: Friday 28^th March 2025

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

The post holder will sit within the School of Science Technology and Health, which hosts several well-established Nursing and Allied Health pre-registration programmes both at undergraduate (level 6) and accelerated Masters (level 7).

The School is committed to growing our healthcare-related provision and Diagnostic Radiography is one of a number of new programme areas developed to enhance the portfolio further. Our excellent teaching and learning, together with our state-of-the-art facilities, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience. Our imaging suite consists of state-of-the-art AI-powered 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner, ceiling mounted digital X-ray machine, stationary and portable ultrasound machine, functional near infrared spectroscopy machine, eye-tracking device, and a wide range of anthropomorphic-shaped body phantoms. In addition, we have a fully equipped computer laboratory tailored for image processing, simulation exercises, and tutorials.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Diagnostic Radiographer to join our department with responsibility for delivering teaching, learning, and assessment across the programme and working with stakeholders across the region to support this new programme. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience within Diagnostic Radiography specialising in cross-sectional imaging, especially in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Ultrasound. A strong understanding of clinical reasoning, application to practice and contemporary healthcare is essential. An ability to demonstrate previous university and/or practice-based educational experience is also required.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be expected either to be research active in their subject specialism or have an interest in becoming research active as part of their development.

You must be registered with HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer, holding up-to-date professional registration. Having recent academic and/or clinical practice experience in the UK is desirable.

You must be qualified to a minimum of level 6 and either hold an MSc, currently registered on a master’s programme or be prepared to undertake one.

Further Information

Please contact Dr Albert D. Piersson, Head of Programme for informal candidate queries a.piersson@yorksj.ac.uk.

The selection process will include a 45-minute interview and a 10-minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

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