Permanent, full-time lecturing post at Wiltshire College & University Centre for a health professional to train the next generation of healthcare practitioners. The work is planning and delivering health lessons, assessing learners and linking teaching to current clinical practice, with some T Level Health delivery. Qualified teachers and experienced clinicians without a teaching qualification both apply, the latter working towards one. Professional registration is needed where it applies to the discipline.
What the job involves
- Plan, prepare, deliver and assess lessons across Health and related vocational programmes
- Develop learners' knowledge of healthcare practice, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, communication and person-centred care
- Use clinical expertise to link theory with current healthcare practice
- Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress to employment, apprenticeships, further study or higher education
- Monitor learner progress, give constructive feedback and put strategies in place to support achievement and retention
- Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, safeguarding, health and safety and learner wellbeing
- Ensure teaching and assessment reflect current healthcare standards, professional expectations and employer needs
- Contribute to curriculum planning, development, quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Build relationships with healthcare employers and industry partners to support vocational learning and progression
- Support the development and delivery of T Level programmes where appropriate
- Contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Share knowledge through teaching, demonstrations, workshops, training, coaching and mentoring
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant degree in a health, nursing or science-related discipline, or equivalent qualification and relevant experience where accepted
- Willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification if not already held
Registration & licences
- Current registration with the relevant regulator, such as the NMC or HCPC, where applicable to the discipline
Experience
- Recent vocational experience in a health or clinical setting
- Experience of educational delivery, training, coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision or supporting others to develop skills
Skills & knowledge
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to turn clinical experience into effective teaching
- Ability to plan and deliver learning, communicate clearly, give feedback and support learners to reach their potential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to motivate learners and explain complex health concepts
- Commitment to inclusive teaching, safeguarding, learner success and high professional standards
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
Other
- Proactive approach to CPD and keeping subject knowledge current
Nice to have
- Experience of teaching or supporting T Level Health programmes
- Knowledge of T Level assessment requirements, occupational standards and industry placement expectations
- Experience of working with healthcare employers to develop industry-relevant learning
- Experience of contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement and assessment practice
- Experience of delivering training or supporting learning in further education, higher education, apprenticeships or workplace settings
What’s offered
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- 37 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
- College closure and wellbeing days, including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site gyms across multiple campuses
- Lifestyle discounts on retail, travel and tech
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Structured CPD and support towards a recognised teaching qualification
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
