Professional Lead and Programme Director: Physician Associate Studies
Canterbury Christ Church University
Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellbeing
1.0 FTE permanent position
Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer (FHH1046)
Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer appointment dependant on Experience and Qualifications
Appointment at SL; £38,833 - £47,722
Appointment at PL; £49,149 - £52,132
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability experienced, enthusiastic individual to act as Professional Lead and Programme Director (MSc in Physician Associate Studies) leading the Physician Associate team within the Institute of Medical Sciences.
The appointed individual will provide leadership, support and academic direction to the PA teaching team, medical and non-medical colleagues to ensure high quality programme development and delivery. Either part time, secondment opportunities or job share will be considered.
As the Professional Lead and Programme Director, you report to the Director of the IMS. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally and lead the academic team in the delivery of high quality programmes of education and training for Physician Associate education, which reflects the agreed curriculum requirements, the CCCU Quality Regulations and Assessment Framework, and CCCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy. The excellent student experience delivered through your leadership will enable these postgraduate students to gain employment and develop their careers in the emerging NHS PA workforce.
- Senior Lecturer appointment; this post holds no line management responsibility
- Principal Lecturer appointment; this post will hold line management responsibility for the Physicians Associate Team
The post holder will:
- work closely with colleagues across the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Higher Education Institutions in Kent Surrey and Sussex, Health Education England Kent- Surrey and Sussex (HEKSS) and local NHS partners to deliver the MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- be the key contact for any internal / external professional issues relating to Physician Associates and therefore represent the IMS on relevant regional / national committees or working groups. For example: the regional HEEKSS School of Physician Associate Studies Board
- engage in activities to promote the development of the PA profession as it becomes established as a main stream NHS professional grouping.
- Senior Lecturer appointment; this post holds no line management responsibility
- Principal Lecturer appointment; this post will hold line management responsibility for the Physicians Associate Team
The post will be based at the Medway Campus of the University and you will work with staff from the Institute of Medical Sciences.
This post represents a significant opportunity for a talented and ambitious person who has the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to make a significant contribution to educating the future medical workforce.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
If you would like to talk about the role, please contact Peter Milburn, Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences [email protected]
This is a permanent appointment at either Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer level (depending on experience). Either part time, secondment opportunities or job share will be considered. The deadline for applications is 25th March with an interview date TBC.