Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care, Part Time

Job description

School of Life and Health Sciences

Part time, FTE 0.8 (It is expected that the working days will include a Wednesday, plus three further days per week)

Location: On Campus/Hybrid

Closing date: 6th December 2026

Interview date: 18th December 2026 (In-Person)

This role is employed within Roehampton Academic Education Limited

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Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care

Reports to: Deputy Dean (Healthcare)

School: Life and Health Sciences

Grade: RU08/RU09

Main purpose of the job: You will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within and across disciplines. In particular, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to the MSc Health and Social Care Leadership and Innovation and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience. Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level. You will be expected to contribute to and enhance the teaching and learning, research and/or knowledge exchange reputation of the School. You will be an ambitious academic with a bold vision who can deliver excellence in your field. You will be able to provide dynamic leadership for undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in this field, with a commitment to carrying out work of the highest quality and providing an excellent student experience. Teaching experience on relevant programmes is highly desirable, and a substantial amount of experience of practice in the field of health or social care and leadership is preferred. You will be committed to inter-disciplinary working and will be able to demonstrate the impact of this. The School of Life and Health Sciences is an ambitious provider of healthcare education. We have expanded rapidly in terms of programmes, facilities, students and staff and partner with Croydon College to deliver nursing qualifications and have achieved consistently strong NSS scores across our nursing programmes. Across the Roehampton and Croydon campuses, we have three state-of-the-art simulated practice learning environments. Joining our innovative healthcare team will give you the opportunity to be part of a collegiate supportive environment dedicated to the future education of health and social care professionals. We seek like-minded individuals who thrive on challenge and bring a variety of knowledge and skills.

Main duties and responsibilities: 1. Make a high quality, impactful contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and related

duties including, where appropriate, the supervision of research students in order to support the

University's desire for students to have confidence, knowledge and the adaptability for a successful

graduate career and fulfilling life.

2. Deliver teaching that encompasses employer and skills-led experiential learning and professional

development

3. Engage in high-quality teaching and learning, research and/or knowledge transfer which

demonstrably impacts on practice, generates external income, and contributes to the University's

Enabling Strategies

4. Participate in increasing and diversifying our income through successful grant capture from external

sources, industry investment, research and IP consultancy, CPD, and/or short course provision.

5. Participate in and help develop external networks for the benefit of the University and appropriate

areas of teaching, scholarship, research and knowledge transfer.

6. Contribute to curriculum development to ensure that the University's education portfolio is innovative,

attractive and supports students from induction to employment.

7. Engage in the development of new pathways for student learning, e.g., apprenticeship degrees,

accelerated degrees, credit accumulation and top-ups, multiple entry points, and blended and online

at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

8. Make an active and positive contribution to administrative and committee work within the School

9. Work with colleagues to ensure the quality assurance and enhancement of all activities

10. Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by the Dean

Person Specification The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.

It is expected that a Senior Lecturer holds the essential requirements of a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer

Requirements E/D? Lecturer Senior Lecturer

Education and Qualifications

Essential • a PhD or professional doctorate in an appropriate subject area or

equivalent professional experience.

Desirable • fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• a clear understanding and knowledge of current developments in health and social care, and leadership and innovation

• a commitment to providing learning and teaching that is research-led or research- informed

• the ability to plan and deliver high quality and supportive teaching and to foster skills and confidence in a diverse range of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• commitment to providing high- quality academic and pastoral support to students

• a good understanding of disciplines closely related to the field of expertise

• a demonstrable commitment to providing learning and teaching that is research-led or research- informed

• the ability to plan and deliver high quality and supportive teaching and to foster skills and confidence in a diverse range of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Desirable • the experience and/or potential

for research-related or other enterprise activity

• an excellent record of research and publication or other research output, with an international profile

• a good understanding of disciplines closely related to the field of expertise

• the ability to make a significant contribution to teaching in areas closely related to health and social care, leadership and innovation

• potential to deliver new pathways for student learning, e.g apprenticeship degrees, accelerated degrees, credit accumulation and top-ups, multiple entry points, and blended and online at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• an excellent record of research and publication or other research output, with an international profile

• good understanding of the issues and challenges facing health and social care

• good understanding of the challenges of and current developments in the Higher Education sector

• a demonstrable record of developing and capturing research impact

• evidence of a vibrant and sustainable research trajectory at the forefront of the field

• the experience of applying successfully for external funding

• ability to increase and diversify our income through successful grant capture from external sources, industry investment, research and IP consultancy, CPD, and/or short course provision

• experience of leadership in either academic or professional settings

• evidence of a significant contribution to teaching in areas closely related to health and social care, leadership and innovation

• ability to deliver new pathways for student learning, e.g apprenticeship degrees, accelerated degrees, credit accumulation and top-ups, multiple entry points, and blended and online at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Work experience

Essential

• established industry and professional networks

• the potential to contribute to developments in learning and teaching to ensure that programmes remain innovative, attractive and deliver good student outcomes

• the potential to supervise students at all levels

• extensive experience of teaching at university level or significant professional experience

• experience of contributing to developments in learning and teaching

• established industry and professional networks

Desirable

• experience of teaching at university level in an interdisciplinary manner with evidence of delivering high levels of student satisfaction and outcomes

• established industry/third sector/public sector and professional networks that will make a positive contribution to the student experience

• experience of impactful working with organisations in the industry

• ability to deliver teaching that encompasses employer and skills-led experiential learning and professional development

• extensive experience of teaching at university level with evidence of delivering high levels of student satisfaction and outcomes or extensive professional experience with evidence of delivering high levels of end user satisfaction and/or outcomes

• extensive experience of teaching at university level in an interdisciplinary manner with evidence of delivering high levels of student satisfaction and outcomes or extensive professional experience of working across multiple teams with evidence of delivering high levels of end user satisfaction and/or outcomes

• research ambitions that will lead to a vibrant and sustainable research trajectory at the forefront of the field

• the potential to develop research impact

• the potential to apply successfully for external funding

• the potential to increase and diversify our income through successful grant capture from external sources, industry investment, research and IP consultancy, CPD, and/or short course provision

• professional experience in areas relevant to the work of the School

• experience of contributing to developments in learning and teaching that have led to programme innovation and evidence of good student outcomes

• experience of supervising students at all levels

• established industry/third sector/public sector and professional networks that will make a positive contribution to the student experience

• ability to deliver teaching that encompasses employer and skills- led experiential learning and professional development

• evidence of impactful working with organisations in the industry

• professional experience in areas relevant to the work of the School

Communication skills

Essential • excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Other requirements

Essential

• the ability and willingness to work flexibly for the School, including assisting with open days, special projects, etc.

• a willingness to undertake continuing professional development and training as appropriate

• the ability to work both independently and as a collegial team member

Desirable • a knowledge of and commitment to the University Strategies • membership of relevant professional bodies or organisations

Additional Information • This role is employed within Roehampton Academic Education Limited, part of the University of

Roehampton Group. • The role available is part-time opportunity (0.8fte).

• It is expected that the working days will include a Wednesday, plus three further days per week

• The appointment is usually made at the bottom of the salary range. Where a candidate's current salary

already exceeds the bottom point, consideration will be given to the level of skills, experience and profile

that the candidate is bringing to the role. The salaries of other staff doing the same or similar work within

the department who have similar skills, experience and profile should also be taken into account.

• There are no fixed hours of work and you are expected to give a full professional commitment and work

for such reasonable hours as are necessary for you to fulfil your duties and responsibilities. You are

expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the University and Department, including evenings as

required, within the context of the maximum working week as defined by the UK Working Time

Regulations. If you are appointed to a part time role this expectation will be pro rata.

• The appointment is offered on a permanent basis, subject to satisfactory references.

• The annual leave entitlement is 35 days p.a., additionally there are 3 - 4 days when the university closes

for Christmas

• The University of Roehampton is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• If you are appointed at 0.7 FTE or above and have fewer than 3 years' experience of teaching in Higher

Education you are expected to register on to the University of Roehampton Recognition for New

Academics (R4NA) and complete the programme during the first year of service.

• You are exempt from this if you:

• hold a certificate in learning and teaching in Higher Education from a different University.

• have over 3 years' experience of teaching in Higher Education in the UK.

• are already a Fellow of the HE Academy (NB. You must supply proof of your FHEA status - i.e.

number and date.)

• All colleagues are expected to undertake continuous CPD to continue their professional development.

Job description prepared by: Deputy Dean (Healthcare)

Date: Oct 26