Professional Tutor (Anatomy, Clinical Skills and Medical Sciences)

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About the role:

The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Professional Tutor (Medical Sciences/ Anatomy/Clinical Skills) to contribute to the delivery of modules and practical sessions within the School in the areas of Medical Sciences, Clinical Skills and Anatomy. You will support students and academic staff by way of demonstrating practical in anatomy, clinical skills and wet laboratory practical sessions in our specialist teaching facilities. You will also liaise with technical staff and have a responsibility for setting up and checking equipment for practical sessions. You will support students undertaking coursework along with related teaching duties such as invigilating examinations.

You will also support students undertaking coursework and you will be involved in teaching related duties such as invigilating examinations and marking coursework.

About you:

Candidates are required to have relevant experience in a scientific academic environment and hold a relevant professional qualification and/or possess the relevant experiential learning. Proven practical and theoretical skills in Medical Science and/ or anatomy and/or Clinical Skills wet laboratory environments are essential. Effective time management and excellent communication skills are a key requirement for this post. The successful candidate will also have an ability to learn new practical procedures and have an understanding of health and safety implications as appropriate to the role.

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Chris Smith, Deputy Associate Dean, in the first instance by email. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Burnley.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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