About this role
Job summary Clinical Education Coordinator, Speech and Language Therapy
The opportunity
If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.
Main duties of the job
Principal duties and responsibilities
The post holder will provide strategic leadership on the design and delivery of the clinical aspects of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. S/he will coordinate clinical education and placements across the programme and facilitate collaborative partnerships with health boards, local authorities and other organisations in order to ensure sufficient provision of Speech and Language Therapy practice-based learning opportunities, in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidelines. S/he will problem solve issues arising, working collaboratively and sensitively with ATL Healthcare, Programme Director (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy), SLT managers and Placement Coordinators within the NHS. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Speech and Language Therapy clinical facilities, jointly with relevant staff, as well as providing comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard the health and safety of students, staff, and patients.
Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.
About us
The post holder will provide strategic leadership on the design and delivery of the clinical aspects of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. S/he will coordinate clinical education and placements across the programme and facilitate collaborative partnerships with health boards, local authorities and other organisations in order to ensure sufficient provision of Speech and Language Therapy practice-based learning opportunities, in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidelines. S/he will problem solve issues arising, working collaboratively and sensitively with ATL Healthcare, Programme Director (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy), SLT managers and Placement Coordinators within the NHS. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Speech and Language Therapy clinical facilities, jointly with relevant staff, as well as providing comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard the health and safety of students, staff, and patients
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide strategic leadership on the design and delivery of the clinical aspects of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They will coordinate clinical education and placements across the programme and facilitate collaborative partnerships with health boards, local authorities and other organisations in order to ensure sufficient provision of Speech and Language Therapy practice-based learning opportunities, in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidelines. S/he will problem solve issues arising, working collaboratively and sensitively with ATL Healthcare, Programme Director (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy), SLT managers and Placement Coordinators within the NHS. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Speech and Language Therapy clinical facilities, jointly with relevant staff, as well as providing comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard the health and safety of students, staff, and patients.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This role profile is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment. The postholder will lead on the clinical education of SLT students, the support of practice educators in Speech & Language Therapy placements and the running of the onsite clinic for people with communication difficulties by: Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapy Heads of Service and placement coordinators to ensure the availability and sustainability of good quality SLT clinical placements, in line with RCSLT practice education guidelines Maintaining existing, and devising where needed, effective systems for placement sourcing, allocation, approval and monitoring Being familiar with programme and profession specific standards and guidelines relating to clinical education, including HCPC standards of proficiency and RCSLT practice education guidelines Leading on and coordinating the support of students while on placement Leading on and coordinating practice educator training for SLT clinical placements Working collaboratively with University student services and the well-being team to lead on reasonable adjustment for clinical placement within the SLT team Enhancing and coordinating feedback from student evaluations in relation to clinical education and practice placements, and dissemination of that information. Acting as member of the Universitys Placement Audit team, and further developing audit procedures as per HCPC guidelines. Leading on the development of the clinical knowledge and skills of students on clinical placements Providing specialist teaching into clinical education modules and speech & language pathology modules Providing operational support with the running and coordination of the onsite clinic for people with communication difficulties Contributing to the development of SLT practice education on a professional and national level through collaboration with RCSLT Teaching and learning support Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels. Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required. Develop and apply appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students. Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and department. Research and scholarship Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities. Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies. V1 December 2022 Work in conjunction with others to apply subject knowledge to practice. Communication Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences. Liaison and networking Lead and develop internal networks for example by chairing and participating in School and Institutional committees. Provide professional advice e.g. act as external examiner. Lead and develop external networks for example with external examiners and assessors e.g. professional associations. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration. Managing people Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example agreeing work plans to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans with reference to the Academic Handbook. Contributing to the development of teams and individuals. Act as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues. Resolve problems affecting the quality of course delivery and student progress within of own areas of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. Leading/contributing to courses through pedagogy /research activity. Teamwork Help to lead teams within areas of responsibility. Help to ensure that teams within the department work together. Participate to help resolve conflicts within and between teams. Pastoral care Responsible for dealing with referred issues for students within own educational programmes. Provide first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required. Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making Resolve problems affecting the delivery of courses within own educational programme and in accordance with regulations. Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own educational programme. e.g. Contribute to decisions which have an impact on other related programmes. e.g. Monitor student progress and retention. e.g. Provide advice on issues such as ensuring the adequate balance of student population, appointment and student and other performance matters. e.g. Spotting opportunities for strategic development of new courses or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas. V1 December 2022 Planning and managing resources Responsible for the delivery of own educational programmes. Contribute through the teams within which you are a member of to the overall management of the department in areas such as resource management, business and programme planning. Lead in setting standards and monitoring progress against agreed criteria for own area of responsibility. Be involved through various routes in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to the Institutions strategic planning processes. Plan and deliver consultancy or similar programmes within the constraints of resources available. Be responsible for quality, audit and other external assessments in own areas of responsibility. Sensory, physical and emotional demands. Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines. Work environment Within the context of Cardiff Metropolitan Universitys H&S Policy depending on area of work (e.g. laboratories, workshops, studios) may be expected to take responsibility for conducting risk assessments and reducing hazards. Expertise In-depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of HE teaching or equivalent. Experience of providing academic or professional leadership and first line support or mentoring for other colleagues. Experience of engaging in pedagogic or practitioner research. Experience of contributing to the development of academic or professional strategies for example, teaching and learning. Experience of supporting clinical education.
Desirable
Experience of teaching and scholarship in Higher Education. Experience of conducting audit or research.
Qualifications Essential
A good honours degree. Master level qualification or equivalent specialist clinical experience. Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academys Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment). Registered Speech and Language Therapist. Membership of HCPC.
Desirable
Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academys Professional Recognition scheme. An earned masters or doctoral level qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff Metropolitan University
Address Llandaff Campus
Western Ave
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/jobs/Pages/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)