Lecturer - Operating Department Practice

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Permanent full-time role.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Operating Department Practice programme at Swansea University.  This is a pivotal moment as we welcome our third cohort of students into our learning community. The programme provides a platform for innovative Operating Department Practice learning, teaching and research, and we are now looking to add to our dynamic Operating Department Practice team. We are looking for an individual who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practising Operating Department Practitioner and has considerable experience in the Scrub role. The programme requires someone who can significantly enhance our student learning experience through the design, delivery and continuing development of an innovative curriculum. You will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and mentor learners, while developing your own research and teaching skills.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• A degree/diploma in Operating Department Practice, relevant Scrub professional experience and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in effective teaching in the clinical setting or higher education.
• Knowledge of current Operating Department Practice and theory.
• A commitment to CPD and innovation in Operating Department Practice.
• The ability to disseminate research findings through appropriate written, oral or other media both within the institution and externally.

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to enhancing the diversity of our team and University. 

If you are passionate about Operating Department Practice and want to be part of an ambitious team, please submit your CV, cover letter and statement. We look forward to hearing from you!

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Teaching & Scholarship. The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed

 

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