Professionalism, Wellbeing and Safety Tutor

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The School wishes to appoint a highly motivated individual from a clinical background to join our enthusiastic and committed MBBS team. You will provide pastoral support to MBBS students with wellbeing issues, or who are undergoing proceedings related to serious professional misconduct. The postholder will be a key point of contact for students with issues in the above areas or for staff raising concerns.

About you:

You will have substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting and will have experience of providing mentoring or support to students or trainees. Excellent communication skills are a must, and you will be sensitive and supportive to students with a high degree of discretion. The successful candidate will be fully registered with the General Medical Council or other appropriate professional body, and a counselling qualification would be desirable.

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Stephen Luckhurst, Lead PWS Tutor.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at Burnley Victoria Mill campus but very occasional travel to the Preston campus may be required.

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.