Lecturer - Speech and Language Therapy

**Lecturer - Speech and Language Therapy**

**0.8 FTE / 28 hours per week; Grade 7, £28,266.40 - £31,796.00 (Pro-rata of £35,333.00 - £39,745.00)**

**Who we are looking for**:
You will be an experienced, HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist with **s**pecialist clinical and academic knowledge relating to acquired speech, language and communication disorders, specifically relating to acquired motor speech disorders and communication disorders with a neurological basis.
- Clinical expertise in adult acquired disorders with specific interests in motor speech and neurological conditions.
- HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
- Extensive clinical experience and experience of working with students in training.
- Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and research in the field.

**Key responsibilities of the role**:
This post will support the provision of speech and language therapy pre-registration education at Marjon and will be part of our growing School of Health and Wellbeing including other AHP programmes.

The position of lecturer consists of a range of teaching and learning activities supporting students across the programme and related departmental activities such as recruitment (including open days and interviews). You will be required to work as part of a team of academics and practitioners across the school from various professional backgrounds and demonstrate the ability to teach professional education and clinical skills to the highest standards. You will also undertake a range of student supervision/tutoring duties.

You will be expected to contribute to the University’s research and knowledge exchange activities through your own research and by supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student research.

**You will need to enjoy**:

- Working closely with students, academic and professional colleagues.
- Devising, developing and delivering a diverse range of teaching, learning and assessment activities.
- Supporting students’ professional development.
- Using a range of approaches to support student learning including digital resources.

**Where you’ll work**:
In this role, you will be part of the Speech and Language Therapy department on our green campus in the north of Plymouth. The University has a well-established reputation for its taught programme in Speech and Language Therapy and has a thriving SLT clinic on site. There will be opportunities for you to support student learning and clinical practice in this setting.

Our current hybrid working policy means you can work from home or on campus, but you will need to maintain strong campus links and be available on-site when needed.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alex Mallinson, Programme Lead.

**Supporting our people**:
At Marjon, we are firmly committed to supporting every member of staff who works for us. Our Balance programme of health and wellbeing activities aims to help you to look after your physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social health.

**Closing date: Thursday 18 May 2023 (at 11:59pm)**

**Interview date: Thursday 01 June 2023**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.**

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 28 per week

**Salary**: £28,266.40-£31,796.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, PL6 8BH

Application deadline: 18/05/2023