SL & CL / PL & CL (Teaching) in Operating Department Practice
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,128.00 to £66,537.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44128.00 - £66537.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Worcester, WR2 5JN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | N0012-25-0038 |
Summary
1. To lead the development, implementation, and management of BSc and Level 6 apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses, including overseeing their approval event with the Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Body (PSRB) to ensure they meet required standards and professional regulations.. 2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including blended learning approaches that align with the BSc and apprenticeship Operating Department Practitioner courses. This includes supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the ODP program. 3. To provide high-quality teaching for Operating Department Practitioners and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures. 4. For Principal Lecturer - To contribute to leadership by managing the ODP academic team and other allied health colleagues. 5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor, supporting ODP students' academic progression and development. 6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching and contributing to the interprofessional philosophy of the School. 7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College, and University. 8. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead/Team or nominee, ensuring effective integration of practical learning experiences. 9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, scholarly activity, CPD, and professional practice to underpin teaching and meet the evolving demands of the ODP role. 10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities, ensuring the attraction of high-quality candidates to the ODP program. 11. To undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee. 12. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training. 13. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students. 14. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working. *The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.