Lecturer in Ultrasound

Opportunity ID

1383

Opportunity Closing Date

24/02/2023, 23:55

Primary Location
- Salford - Frederick Road Campus

School or Business Unit
- School of Health & Society

Contract Type
- Full Time Fixed Term

Salary

£43,414 - £51,805

Opportunity

**Are you an ultrasonographer ready for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to help shape the future ultrasound workforce?**

**We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer on an 18month contract either on a full time, part time or secondment basis. The post-holder’s principal role will be **to support the development of medical ultrasound education in the UK with a particular focus on the NW region working with the newly formed Ultrasound Hub and spokes at the University of Salford, Northern Care Alliance and Manchester Foundation Trust**. Working very closely with the Programme Leader this is a key role within the team. **The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team developing and delivering high quality academic provision, specifically taking a role delivering clinical education and the co-ordination of placement learning activities associated with the medical ultrasound course delivered by the Ultrasound Hub. The post holder will implement teaching and learning, widening participation and other strategies in order effect the provision of high-quality learning opportunities and the best possible student experience. A central component to the role will be focused towards working with placement providers across the region within both spokes in supporting clinical placement learning and assessment activity.**

The post-holder will be expected to:

- Work as part of the Ultrasound team to deliver excellent education and student experience
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, design, develop and deliver a range of ultrasound education
- Promote development and delivery of innovative simulation and practice-based learning opportunities through the delivery of our ultrasound academy
- Contribute to our thinking and challenge how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity, disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive
- Foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to inclusive assessment to close the award gap

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave
- plus the ability to buy holiday days
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working
- Professional development
- a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Wellbeing support
- dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.
- Greater Manchester - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleagues, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.