Lecturer - Advanced Clinical Practice

The University of Greater Manchester is a 'Teaching Intensive, Research Informed' higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.

The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the Advanced Practice programmes, including the delivery of mental health modules, supervision of service improvement projects, and provision of academic and personal support to Mental Health students through the personal tutor role. In addition, the post holder will be expected to contribute to student recruitment and admissions for the Advanced Practice Programme.

Professional Membership/Registration is a desirable requirement for this role along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in advanced practice. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in healthcare Education as well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the Professional sector.

The university is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. We support open and respectful debate, the exchange of ideas, and the right of staff and students to question, test, and advance knowledge without constraint, while recognising the responsibility to exercise these freedoms in a way that respects the rights of others.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.