Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Operating Department Practice at University of West London

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) is a major provider of pre-registration and post-qualifying nursing, midwifery, paramedic, ODP, public health and apprenticeship education in London and Berkshire (undergraduate to doctoral).  

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and innovative operating department practice team, as either a:

• Lecturer or
• Senior Lecturer and Deputy Course Leader

Our pre-registration BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner 3 year fee-paying and apprenticeship course (approved by the HCPC), is delivered annually from our Paragon House campus in Brentford, West London.

In addition, we offer a portfolio of in demand postgraduate courses and continuing professional development opportunities for theatre nurses and qualified ODPs.

Senior Lecturer and Deputy Course Leader

You will be registered with the HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner, hold a Masters degree and a teaching qualification.

You will have significant post-qualifying clinical experience in operating department practice.

You will develop and deliver learning materials that are contemporary and evidence-based, using innovative teaching and learning methodologies for delivery in the classroom and simulation centres (encompassing VR and immersive rooms). You will support the Course Leader as the Deputy, and act as a module leader, personal tutor and link lecturer, providing educational support for practice supervisors and assessors in clinical practice areas.   

You will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with students, other academics, clinical practitioners, support and technical staff.  Essential to this position will be the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with healthcare providers in Berkshire and London.

As a member of the academic team, you will actively engage in the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile of operating department practice in the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

Lecturer

This is a great opportunity if you’re considering transitioning into higher education. You can build on the knowledge and skills you’ve developed in clinical practice in the UK.

You will be registered with the HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner and hold an undergraduate honours degree. A teaching qualification is not required to apply.

You will develop and deliver learning materials that are contemporary and evidence-based, using innovative teaching and learning methodologies. You will also act as a Module Leader.

You will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with students, other academics, clinical practitioners, support and technical staff.

You will undertake a link lecturer role and provide educational support for practice supervisors and assessors in clinical practice areas.   

If you wish to influence operating department practice through high quality education and embed your clinical knowledge and experience of healthcare within higher education, this could be the opportunity for you.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews will be held on the 6th of November 2023 (pm). 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Fiona Edwards, Deputy Dean, fiona.edwards@uwl.ac.uk  / Edwina Morris Senior Lecturer and Course Leader ODP Edwina.Morris@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).