Associate Lecturer(s) in Physiotherapy

at  University of Chichester

Function of the Post: At the University of Chichester, we offer both BSc and MSc courses in Physiotherapy with teaching required at pre-registration level. The primary role of this post will be to contribute to the two Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy modules. Principal Accountabilities: You will contribute to the delivery of Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison.
1. You will support and contribute to teaching at pre-registration level.2. To discuss and understand student requirements and to meet these with confidence.3. The post holder (s) will be expected to set assessments, monitor student performance, and provide appropriate feedback and guidance and set and supervise student projects.
Learning and Teaching Teach as a member of a teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study, with the assistance of a mentor if required. Teach in a developing capacity in a variety of settings including interactive workshops. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes.
Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes. Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance. Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching. Foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical and rational discourse and, with guidance, challenge students thinking where appropriate.
Oversee the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems. Assess the work and progress of students by reference to established criteria and provide constructive feedback to students. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary.
Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Research and/or scholarly activities Identify professional and/or scholarly activities to support the development of own teaching and learning skills. Supervise students projects, fieldwork and placements. Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor.
Communication, liaison and networking Deal with routine communication using a range of media. Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically including marking and assessment. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. Liaise with colleagues and students.
Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks to exchange information and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and ideas. Teamwork Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University. Collaborate with academic colleagues on programme and module development and curriculum changes.
Attend and contribute to subject group meetings. Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students needs. Pastoral care Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal services providing further help. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and scholarly activities. Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges. Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students.
Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work. Planning and balancing resources Follow systems for the use of appropriate teaching resources and facilities. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with the Head or Director of Department/Institute or line manager.
Balance (with help) the pressures of teaching, scholarship and administrative demands such as assessment and marking within competing deadlines. Work environment Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others. Depending on area of work and level of training received, may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you.
Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. All staff have a role in supporting the Universitys People Strategy: Working Together Supporting Each Other 2018-2025. Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Take responsibility for upholding and complying with the Universitys Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity policies and for behaving in ways that are consistent with fair and equal treatment for all.
Take responsibility for own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect on achieving equality of opportunity. The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued and respected. The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that staff should ensure they are familiar and compliant with. All policies are available on the Universitys Intranet.
Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. Right to Work The current British and European Law states that the University cannot employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. Immigration guidance is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know. All new employees will need evidence of their right to work including evidence of settled status, pre- settled status or a valid visa.
Please note the University is unable to financially support any visa applications. This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard salary requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers through a skilled worker visa and therefore candidates can not rely on University Sponsorship when applying for this post. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. Health & Safety Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the University are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the Universitys Health and Safety policies.
This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative. Sustainability and Environment The University is fully committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of global, regional and local environmental issues.
The University will continuously seek to improve its environmental performance and will comply, as a minimum, with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice. All staff are required to support the aims of the University’s Environmental & Sustainable Development Strategy. Data Protection The post holder is responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities, within the Section, are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection legislation and the Employment Practices Data Protection Code, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management. Disclosure Service Certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service University staff may be required to hold Disclosure Service certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The University is a registered body with the Disclosure Service, reference number 20537300005. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-servic

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