Midlands Imaging Training Academy (MITA) Collaboration Senior Lecturer in Medical Ultrasound (4[...] in Birmingham

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Medical Ultrasound to join the Department of Health and Life Sciences as part of our Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Ultrasound Team, working at the forefront of sonography education and workforce development across the Midlands and beyond and supporting the delivery of high‑quality services across the University. In this role, you will drive the development and expansion of reporting sonography education at the university, contributing to research outputs and workforce development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing BCU at key stakeholder meetings, regional forums, and national events related to sonography training and workforce development.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with NHS Trusts, private sector providers, and professional bodies.
• Support and deliver teaching, learning, and assessment activities across the MSc Medical Ultrasound and Diagnostic Imaging programmes, with a focus on reporting sonography and advanced clinical practice.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and professionally relevant learning environment that reflects the challenges faced by part‑time postgraduate learners balancing study with clinical commitments.
• Deliver practical and simulation‑based sonography training to a diverse multiprofessional learner group, including radiology doctors and registrars, radiographers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Take a leading role in the development and delivery of innovative teaching methods, integrating simulation technologies, digital learning tools, and diverse pedagogical approaches and contribute to curriculum design and development, including the integration of advanced practice, artificial intelligence in imaging, and simulation‑based education.
• Provide academic leadership, personal tutoring, and mentorship to students and learners, supporting their progression, clinical competency, and professional development.
• Oversee and conduct the assessment of sonographers in both academic and clinical settings, ensuring alignment with national standards and regulatory requirements including travel to and support at clinical sites across the West Midlands and beyond, working directly with students, trainees, and clinical partners on placement and in practice.
• Engage in interprofessional applied research focused on ultrasound, simulation‑based education, and clinical workforce innovation.
• Support bids for research or enterprise funding and contribute to the wider scholarly activity of the Faculty.
• Contribute to student recruitment and public engagement activities.
• Supervise student research projects and support academic and clinical placement development for students and clinical partners.

Essential Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Radiography or a relevant allied health profession.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Significant post‑registration clinical experience in medical ultrasound, with a broad sonographic skill set.
• Experience in abdominal, obstetric, and gynaecological ultrasound is particularly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching, training, and/or clinical supervision in academic, clinical, or professional education settings.
• Experience of leading or contributing to multi‑professional education or training programmes.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage one’s own workload independently and effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of learners and professional stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to drive and travel to clinical sites and NHS Trusts across the West Midlands and occasionally further afield.

Desirable Requirements:

• Additional clinical experience in vascular ultrasound and/or musculoskeletal (MSK) sonography.
• Working towards or holding a Master’s or Doctoral qualification.
• Experience of leading projects or service improvement initiatives independently.
• Experience of securing or contributing to research or enterprise funding bids.
• Experience of establishing or managing external partnerships with NHS, private, or professional body organisations.
• External recognition through involvement with professional bodies, national committees, or peer‑reviewed publication.

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Work‑life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer:

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Further Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Michael at james.michael@bcu.ac.uk or Charlotte Burnside at charlotte.burnside@bcu.ac.uk.