Lecturer in Health Sciences (Diagnostic Radiography) (Maternity Cover)
Job Number: BU03911
School/Department: School of Health Sciences
Grade: 7
Salary Information: Grade 7: £38,249 - £45,413 p.a.
Contract Duration: until 31/12/2026
Responsible to: Head of School
Closing Date: 05-01-2026
As part of the School of Health Sciences Diagnostic Radiography programme’s current ambition and growth, we seek to recruit a full‑time Lecturer in Health Sciences in Diagnostic Radiography to cover maternity leave until 31/12/2026. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and learning for diagnostic radiography. Candidates should have current professional registration (on the appropriate part of the register) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a specialist qualification in Radiography. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in imaging across modalities, physics, technology relating to diagnostic radiography, ultrasound for Radiography service workforce provision. Applications are invited from individuals who can support a portfolio of education for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Overview
Our mission is to mobilise expertise and experience to generate new solutions to health challenges. We do this by leading health care research, scholarship, teaching and learning that is of the highest possible standard, quality and value to service users, practitioners and stakeholders. We aim to be an international example of best practice in partnership‑working with students, professionals, health and social care services, and policy makers.
Purpose of the Job
The post will focus on being part of the team to deliver the diagnostic radiography programme. The post holder will be expected to engage with and undertake a range of academic, administrative and professional School roles, for example, personal tutor, module leader, dissertation supervisor. Partnership is a key theme within the job, the successful candidate will work in partnership with colleagues, students, service users and service providers across the NHS and other partners.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
* Support students with proactive engagement in learning, and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
* Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
* Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing advice, guidance and support.
* Contribute to the growth and improvement of the practice learning circuit capacity and quality.
* Actively engage in strategic and project‑related activities that maximise student engagement, and that mitigate the risks of attrition.
* Undertake role of module coordinator and/or contribute to module co‑ordination procedures (if module co‑ordinator).
* Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities (e.g. membership of School boards and task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student experience, contributing to community engagement).
* Through any involvement with partners, share information and collaborate to support partners’ future education and training requirements.
* Contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
* Contribute to the marketing of the programme by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.
* Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments in diagnostic radiography.
* Maintain and develop scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
* Publish evidence of scholarship related to learning and teaching in books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
* Ensure adherence to organisational and professional body (i.e. HCPC) requirements in all aspects of academic work, and in personal professional development.
Administrative and Wider Contribution Duties
* Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures (e.g. School and University Open Days).
* Contribute to the School's management, and participate in the administration of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (e.g. organisation of exams).
Other Duties and Responsibilities
* To participate in performance review and developmental activities.
* To comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
* To maintain a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.
* To comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
* To comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training – Essential
* Professional registration (on the appropriate part of the register) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Specialist qualification in Radiography.
Qualifications / Training – Desirable
* MSc (or near to completion) in a relevant subject area.
* Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert HE) or be close to the completion or recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF.
Experience / Knowledge – Teaching – Essential
* A sound knowledge of contemporary policy and practice in Diagnostic Radiography.
* Evidence of teaching in clinical or academic settings.
Experience / Knowledge – Teaching – Desirable
* Experience of module development and delivery in Higher Education.
* Evidence of scholarship relating to learning and teaching through publication of books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
* Evidence of Conference and/or seminar presentations on pedagogy.
* Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice.
* Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
Experience / Knowledge – Scholarship – Essential
* Capability to develop and manage projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences, publication in relevant journals, social and other media.
Experience / Knowledge – Scholarship – Desirable
* Capability to publish scholarship in peer‑reviewed journals of international standard, conferences, social and other media.
Skills / Abilities – Essential
* Innovative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning.
* Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel. This could also include use of Blackboard and other on‑line learning platforms.
Other – Essential
* This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
* An appreciation of the bilingual context of health and care delivery and Higher Education in North Wales.
* Able to travel across the placement circuit.
Other – Desirable
* The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak/write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.
Equality and Diversity
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will be able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you are not already entitled to work freely in the UK, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Disclosure & Barring Service: This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years. Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
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