About this role
Job summary
To be considered for this role you must apply through our University of Worcester website:https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/TCMS2611
Alternatively, click the "Apply directly" link under the supporting links section, which will also take you to our website.
The Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester invites applications from outstanding educators to join our growing faculty. As a school with a strong mission to widen access to medicine and retain graduates within the local workforce, TCMS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a progressive, community-engaged medical programme.
Main duties of the job
This post is essential to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of core medical/healthcare curriculum content and compliance with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Pharmacology and Prescribing. This is particularly essential for the training of medical students who require a high level of knowledge in medical pharmacology and prescribing to pass the medical licensing assessment (MLA) and prescribing safely assessment (PSA) as required by the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be responsible for Medical Pharmacology and Prescribing on the MBChB and MSc PA courses. You will to be responsible for designing and developing learning materials and will make a significant contribution to lectures, practical teaching and the assessment for medical students, as well as contributing to the delivery of a high-quality student experience, working with the Phase and Programme Leads. Applicants are expected to have a track record of research in a relevant field and engage in research and scholarship.
About us
The post is offered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level depending on the successful candidates level of qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Ideally you will already have experience of teaching medical students or similar. However, key to the role is an interest in developing as a medical educator and the ability to work flexibly with the rest of the team to meet the needs of the MBChB curriculum. There are also opportunities for professional development.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the Three Counties Medical School as we train the next generation of healthcare professionals, we welcome your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To take responsibility for the development, organisation, and supervision of teaching and learning in Pharmacologyencompassing drug actions, the effects of medicines on human biological systems, and drug interactionsprimarily for students within TCMS, and for those on relevant degree programmes across the College of Health and Science and / or the wider University as appropriate.
2. To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality student experience within TCMS, working collaboratively with the relevant Leads to ensure that learning is appropriately supported across all relevant disciplines.
3. In consultation with the relevant Course Lead, to design and develop high-quality learning resources in pharmacological sciences, making full and effective use of technology and employing innovative pedagogic approaches to support learning including safe prescribing in alignment with the Medical Licensing Assessment, Prescribing Safely Assessment, and other required professional standards.
4. To make a significant contribution to teaching, learning, and assessment activities, including preparing students effectively for national prescribing assessments.
5. To undertake the full range of teaching duties, module leadership, research project supervision and other administrative duties commensurate with the post and grade.
6. To work across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the College of Health and Science to support the effective delivery of pharmacological science and prescribing, ensuring that interdisciplinary learning is fully integrated and embedded.
7. To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of work, individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures, including taking on assessment leadership in due course.
8. To take part in the day-to-day management of teaching and learning and to support the continued development of pharmacology and safe prescribing within the medical school.
9. To engage in research and scholarship, disseminating findings through conference presentations and journal articles, books, book chapters and other forms appropriate to the discipline.
10. To supervise doctoral students in their discipline as appropriate.
11. To develop and / or collaborate on funding bids for research and / or knowledge exchange.
12. To develop the impact of their research, through engagement with key stakeholders and research users / beneficiaries.
13. To participate in the facilitation of problem-based learning as required.
14. To fulfil a highly effective personal academic tutor role, actively contributing to the process of monitoring and profiling students across the School
15. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and College.
16. To participate in the recruitment of students, including selection events and open days.
17. To participate fully in the life of the School and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Dean of School or their nominee.
18. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
19. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
20. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion, that supports the Universitys duty to secure and promote freedom of speech within the law and takes into account the Universitys commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A first degree in pharmacology or a closely related subject area. PhD in Pharmacology or a closely related discipline (or for Lecturer level: near completion) and / or appropriate relevant experience.
Desirable
Essential for Senior Lecturer level: PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (or equivalent qualification) and / or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) / Advance HE* / or relevant appropriate experience.
Experience Essential
Experience of teaching on relevant science or medical degree programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level. For Senior Lecturer level: Significant experience of teaching pharmacology / medical sciences. Experience teaching pharmacology or related biomedical sciences at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Knowledge and / or experience of teaching students and able to articulate the pedagogical approaches required to teach medical students successfully. Understanding of requirements for safe prescribing, including national standards such as the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) and Prescribing Safely Assessment (PSA).
Desirable
Experience of doctoral supervision. Knowledge and experience of working in collaboration with colleagues in NHS; awareness of national strategic and policy developments in Higher Education; and active membership of professional networks and associations in related fields.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrable ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning using a variety of methods of learning and teaching, including the ability to use technology creatively and appropriately to enhance learning experiences. Demonstrable commitment to inclusion within education and to the health and well-being issues in both staff and students. Evidence of making a contribution to both student recruitment and support activities (or willingness to do so). Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a range of people including students, lecturers, managers, representatives of external organisations and the public, both orally and in writing.
Desirable
Current research and or scholarly activity in the field of Pharmacology Science or medical education. For Senior Lecturer level: Track record of research and scholarly activity related to the field and / or medical education, producing excellent outputs from research. Ability to enhance research within biomedical sciences and or medical education with peerreviewed publications suitable for inclusion in Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission.
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Employer details Employer name University of Worcester
Address Severn Campus
Hylton Road
Worcester
WR2 5JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)