Senior Lecturer in Tissue Viability (062020-197)

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Tissue Viability clinician to join the Department of Post-Qualifying Healthcare Practice, within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Birmingham City University.  The Department of Post-Qualifying Healthcare Practice is a thriving, innovative and dynamic environment that aims to provide high quality CPD for the NHS and international health workforce.  

This Senior Lecturer role will play a pivotal role in leading our Tissue Viability provision within the Department.  The successful candidate will be module leader for our Post Qualifying Tissue Viability modules and also be pathway leader for the BSc/MSc Professional Practice (Tissue Viability) course.  In addition, the role will contribute specialist Tissue Viability input and support to other courses within the Faculty.  Furthermore, the role will interface with the BCU Wound Healing Practice Development Unit, to support research and enterprise opportunities associated with Tissue Viability.

You must be a registered practitioner, with a background in primary or secondary care Tissue Viability delivery. You need to be able to demonstrate evidence of on-going professional development and also hold a Master’s degree in a clinically relevant subject. You will also be required to demonstrate clinical currency within the speciality of Tissue Viability.   Experience as an academic in Higher Education is desirable, however not essential.  In addition, experience of supporting students is also desirable for this post.

With around 24,000 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance is producing some of the country’s most employable graduates. 

The Faculty of Health at Birmingham City University is one of the largest centres for health and social care education in the country. We are proud of our reputation for excellence and are constantly developing and expanding our range of courses to meet tomorrow’s health care needs today.

If you wish to know more about this role, and would like an informal discussion please contact David Waters, Associate Professor/Head of Department on 0121 202 6166 or by email on:  david.waters@bcu.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2020
Category: Academic