The NCA is a small and friendly independent Collegewith an excellent reputation for training practitioners in the UKand beyond. As well as offering a BSc in Acupuncture we also offerMScs in Nutrition Chinese Herbal Medicine and Advanced OrientalMedicine. We have run an acupuncture course since 1988 and offeredthe BSc in Acupuncture since 2008. It is accredited by the BritishAcupuncture Accreditation Board and validated by the UniversityCollege of Osteopathy. Were currently looking to recruit anAcupuncture Teaching Clinic Supervisor to work one day a week onSaturdays. You will join a committed and experienced team ofsupervisors and will work directly with students (normally ingroups of up to six) and patients in the acupuncture teachingclinic at the College. It is a rewarding role with the pleasure ofhelping students to develop into capable independent practitioners.Key Tasks 1.Oversee the treatment of all patients by students toensure excellence in patient care and the safety of patients.2.Take responsibility for the supervision of students in theteaching clinic providing a supportive learning environment whichenables the development of competent and professional practitionerswhilst safeguarding both patients and students.3.Takeresponsibility for student assessments and reviews as agreed withthe Clinical Education Lead and maintain accurate studentrecords.4.Ensure clinical outcomes research data gathered andrecorded contribute to other research undertaken in the clinic andpromote awareness of the role of research in relation to clinicalpractice.5.Ensure the smooth running of the clinic and undertakeadministrative tasks as necessary including making appropriatereferrals and responding to complaints.6.Attend clinic supervisorsteam meetings and other agreed meetings and developmentevents.7.Provide timely and appropriate support to recent graduatesof the college.8.Report to and liaise with the Clinical EducationLead to ensure the smooth running of the Clinical Modules.9.Assistthe Clinical Education Stream Lead and Course Director in themaintenance of accreditation and validation of thecourse.10.Participate in the Colleges Performance Review Programme.Were looking for candidates who fit the followingcriteria:Essential:Education and Qualifications: Undergraduate orpostgraduate degree or equivalent in acupunctureProfessionalMembership:Member of the British Acupuncture CouncilKnowledge andExperience: Three years of clinical practiceKey Skills and Ability:Ability to plan manage and organise own teaching contributionsAbleto resolve and make decisions about student suitability in linewith professional standardsAble to contribute to management andadministrative processesAble to work effectively in a teamunderstanding the strengths and areas of development for otherswithin teamCommunicate new and complex information effectively bothverbally and in writing engaging the interest and enthusiasm oftarget audienceWork proactively with colleagues inCollegeFamiliarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programsespecially Outlook Word and TeamsAvailability: 7.5 hours everySaturday (working 9am 5:30pm (with 1hr unpaid break 1pm2pm)PersonalAttributes: Team workerAbility to work closely withcolleaguesAbility to work alone and under own initiativeFlexibleattitude to change and responding to urgent needAbility to managetime well and meet deadlinesWell organisedPositive andstudentcentred approachDesirable:Education andQualifications:Postgraduate degreePGCertHEKnowledge andExperience:Five Years of clinical practicePrevious experience ofmanaging and delivering educational coursesEngagement in researchor scholarly activity or in the development of an area of knowledgeor clinical expertise or willingness to become so engagedSufficient knowledge and experience of clinical supervision to beable to teach and supervise at undergraduate and masterslevelExperience of teachingAbility to make appropriate contributionto the Colleges clinical outcomes researchExperience of mentoringsupervising practiceKey Skills and Ability:Able to contribute tothe design of course modules curriculum development and newteaching approaches to acupunctureAble to use various ITplatformsAble to engage counselling skills and pastoral care whereappropriateAvailability:Additional availability for occasionalholiday and sickness cover on other days is welcome. Details: Thisis an employed role. Pay is 140.00 per day and youre able to claimback your travel expenses. Start date: 2nd September 2023 runningthe clinic by yourself (with at least two training / shadowingsessions before then).We aim to close this advert in midJune.Interviews will be held during w/c 30/06/2023. If you areinterested in further information please contact us through ourwebsite at Go to the College tab and select All CollegeEnquiries.If youd like to apply please attach a covering letter anda copy of your CV to the application here:
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