Lecturer in Operating Department Practice (Part-Time)

Bournemouth University; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice. This role involves contributing to high-quality undergraduate education, supporting practice-based learning, and engaging in applied research. The ideal candidate will be a registered Operating Department Practitioner with a commitment to student-centred education, teaching experience, and professional development. This position offers a collaborative environment and the chance to impact student outcomes positively.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with contemporary professional expertise.
• Experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education settings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality undergraduate education.
• Support practice-based learning with academic colleagues and clinical partners.
• Engage in applied research and professional practice to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Enthusiasm for student-centred education

Collaborative and proactive approach

Experience in teaching or supporting learning

Education

Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Professional teaching standards achievement

Doctoral-level study (where appropriate)

Job description

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice (ODP) and the BSc (Hons) ODP Apprenticeship at 0.6 FTE. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality undergraduate education within Operating Department Practice.

You will work closely with academic colleagues, clinical partners and employers to support practice-based learning and ensure graduates are practice-ready, employable and confident to enter the workforce.

The post holder will contribute to teaching, applied research and professional practice in line with Bournemouth University’s strategic priorities, including teaching excellence, inclusive and digital learning, sustainability, and workforce and employability outcomes.

About You

You will be a registered Operating Department Practitioner with contemporary professional expertise. You will bring enthusiasm for student-centred education and a developing academic profile aligned to the Academic Career Framework.

You will need to have experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education or clinical practice settings, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development, including achievement of professional teaching standards and doctoral-level study where appropriate. We are looking for a collaborative and proactive individual, able to work effectively with students, colleagues and external partners, and motivated to contribute to curriculum innovation, educational enhancement and professional engagement at a local and regional level.

Above all, we are seeking individuals who share our commitment to high-quality Operating Department Practice education and who are motivated to integrate education, professional practice and applied research to enhance student outcomes.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of School.

About the department

About the Faculty of Health, Environmental & Medical Sciences.

The Faculty of Health, Environmental & Medical Sciences delivers high-quality education and research that supports excellence in professional practice across health, medical and environmental disciplines. We work closely with clinical partners and employers to ensure our graduates are highly skilled, employable and professionally confident.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.