Lecturer in Clinical Research Delivery (Academic Education Pathway) Full Time

About the role

The post holder will primarily contribute to the fully online MSc Clinical Research Delivery programme. Developed in line with NIHR Masters for Research Delivery Leadership, this programme supports healthcare professionals aspiring to lead and support clinical research delivery. For the work on this programme the post holder will be responsible to the programme lead.

The role involves supporting all stages of the student journey, including recruitment, recognition of prior learning, teaching, assessment, dissertation supervision, quality assurance, and student support. This role is instrumental in preparing the next generation of clinical research delivery leaders thereby contributing to distinctive education and world-leading research that improves health and care.

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Head of Department, Adult Nursing and will work collaboratively with the programme lead for MSc Clinical Research Delivery and the faculty professional services teams.

The role is a part-time post (14 hours per week) and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for three years.

We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Registration with a healthcare discipline, such as nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, and the allied health care professions (including healthcare scientists) in the UK or international equivalent
• Experience of the planning and delivering high-quality evaluated education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels with a strong focus on a high-quality inclusive student experience and success 
• Experience in clinical research delivery, with evidence of working with Principal Investigators, research teams, and Research Delivery Networks (RDNs, formerly CRNs) to deliver high-quality research
• Sound knowledge in research design and methodology and a deep understanding of NHS research systems, supporting the approval, management, and monitoring of clinical research
• Ability to work well as an effective and inclusive member of teams and networks and to share and encourage good practice in teaching and research and to inspire and motivate others, including in challenging environments
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, underpinned by strong interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness, as well as excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills with the ability to deliver high quality work and projects to deadlines, work efficiently and prioritise appropriately, and take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking work
• Publications, conference presentations and/or applicant on funding to support educational enhancement, service improvement, research and/or scholarship

Desirable criteria

• PhD or equivalent relevant to themes of the Faculty and this role
• Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning, blended learning, digital learning and or simulation (virtual and/or face to face), with appropriate training completed
• Experience of co-leading/leading research projects, education activities or clinical service
• Experience of course development, with creative approaches to assessment, providing robust, developmental and constructive feedback at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Proven commitment to innovation and student learning in education, to support student welfare, and enabling students’ personal and professional development, and providing academic advice and pastoral support