Post Ref:
KU00000105
School of Medicine
ASSOCIATE TEACHING FELLOW IN BIOSCIENCE
Fixed Term – September 2016 to end January 2017(5 months)
Job Description
Keele University
Keele University is the UK's leading campus based university offering a premium student experience. The
University offers a truly international appeal with students from over 120 countries and has one of the largest
student residential communities of any university in the UK. In the 2014 National Student Survey Keele was
ranked 1st nationally and we continue to be a top ten University for graduate employment despite the current
academic and economic climate.
Keele University promotes interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary scholarship making a distinctive contribution
to higher education by emphasising the strength of a broader educational programme.
School
The School of Medicine has an annual intake of 130 undergraduate medical students for its highly
rated, innovative integrated MBChB five year course which is committed to “Graduating Excellent
Clinicians”. In its most recent visit to the School (December 2012) the GMC QABME team
reported “the Keele curriculum prepares students well for working as a foundation doctor” and “F1
supervisors we met were impressed with the can-do attitude and maturity of Keele graduates”.
The Keele MBChB course was 1st in the National Student Survey for Medicine 2015, and was
rated 6th in the Guardian League for Medicine in 2016.
The School also offers a range of programmes, modules and short courses in postgraduate
medicine aimed at addressing the differing needs of healthcare professionals at different stages in
their careers. Courses offered include Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Medical
Education, Masters in Medical Science with a range of specialist routes such as Stroke, Surgery
and Audit, and a range of Clinical Leadership and Management courses. The School also offers 2
successful full-time Masters courses, in Cell & Tissue Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.
Accountable to:
Head of School
Responsible to:
Director of Medical Science
Grade:
Grade: 6b
Incremental Scale: Yes
Starting Salary: £30,728 pro rata
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Hours:
Full time 35 hours
per week
Role Summary:
To work as a member of the team who deliver teaching to undergraduate students within the
School. The main teaching elements of the post will be based around PBL tutoring, delivery of
laboratory practicals and assessment for Years 1, 2 & 3 of the MBChB programme, with a focus on
the physiological aspects of the curriculum.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Work Processes and results
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Contribute to teaching and assessment activity within the medical curriculum, particularly in
association with performance and practical activities.
Contribute to the development of appropriate learning support resources to support student
learning in connection with performance and practical activities.
Provide a range of direct teaching services, as allocated by the line manager; this will
include assisting with or delivering performance and practical sessions, revision classes
(probably on a student sign-up basis) and may include seminars and lectures. To become
familiar with a wide range of practical classes in a variety of relevant contexts (e.g.
laboratories, the anatomy suite, experiential learning sessions).
Take part in Problem-Based Learning tutoring (training will be provided as appropriate)
Conduct student assessments: including Objective Structured Skills Examinations (OSSE)
stations (training will be provided)
Assist with the marking of examination papers as appropriate (e.g. Key feature questions)
Assess student progress and provide feedback
Contribute to performance and practical teaching to students from other relevant disciplines
in the Faculty and University
Provision of documentation, learning resources and self-assessment tools (quizzes, etc.) for
student learning.
Preparation and setting out of audio-visual materials or facilities as required.
Instruction, assistance and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students as
required.
Assist in the selection process for entering medical students, including acting as a member
of interview panels
Teach in a developing capacity in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large
lectures.
Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques.
Ensure that content, method of delivery, and learning materials will meet the defined
learning objectives.
Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical
discourse and rational thinking.
Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning
problems.
Contribute to collaborative decision marking with colleagues on academic content, and on
the assessment of students’ work.
Reflect on practice and the development of own teaching and learning skills
Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs.
Team Work
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Actively participate as a member of the teaching team.
Participate in decisions affecting the work of the team.
Contribute to the development of curriculum modules and units.
Liaising with the Multi-user Laboratory Manager and other technical staff, organising the
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learning resources for each practical class, providing relevant documentation and
presentations, etc., and ensuring that the correct materials are set out for each class.
Assist with training more junior staff (e.g. demonstrators) or sessional staff in the use of
medical laboratory equipment.
Ad hoc cover when Technical staff are absent
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Helping technical staff at busy “swap over” periods.
Tidy away equipment when required.
Occasional setting out of practical classes to prescribed standards. This may involve the
moving and lifting of items (some heavy).
Communication / Documentation
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Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences.
Liaise, establish and maintain positive links with external agencies and providers.
Personal Development / Performance
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To demonstrate a commitment to continuing Personal/Professional Development, especially
postgraduate teaching qualifications and relevant courses.
To have the ability to observe and define priorities and timetables in the achievement of
strategic and operational objectives.
To adhere to the University's environmental policy and procedures and seek to promote
environmental sustainability within area of responsibility.
Equality, Diversity, Health and Safety and Strategy
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To have a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity
Thorough understanding and application of the Dignity and Respect Framework
To take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of yourself and that of any other person
who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
To co-operate with Keele University in ensuring as far as is necessary, that Statutory
Requirements, Codes of Practice, University Policies and School/Departmental health and
safety arrangements are complied with.
This is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties or a restrictive definition of the post but
rather should be read as a guide to the main priorities and typical areas of activity of the postholder These activities are subject to amendment over time as priorities and requirements
evolve and as such it may be amended at any time by the line manager following discussion
with the post holder.
This post is unlikely to meet the relevant criteria to allow the University to issue a Certificate of
Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in
the UK will be considered against the requirements stated in the recruitment documentation.
Recruitment decisions will be made in accordance with the UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
References
You are asked to provide details of two referees (three if you are applying for an academic or
research post), including your current or most recent employer, on your application form.
Referees should be able to comment on your work and/or educational background and may be
approached before interview. In providing these details you are giving the University permission
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to request personal information about you from your referees, which may include confirmation of
your previous salary, disciplinary and work history.
Two Ticks Scheme
Keele University is committed to taking positive steps to employ, keep and
Develop the abilities of disabled staff and has been awarded the disability
symbol. We undertake to offer all applicants with a disability and who meet the
minimum essential criteria an interview. If you wish to be considered under
this scheme, please provide details, on the application form, of any requirements/adjustments
you may require to assist you during the recruitment process or to enable you to carry out the
duties of the post.
The information you provide on your application will be forwarded to the recruiting area so that
they may consider whether they can facilitate your requested adjustments. Please note that if
you do not provide any information you will not be considered under the Two Ticks
Scheme.
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Post Ref:
KU00000105
Evidence Key
A=
Application
I =
Interview
R=
References
T=
Test
P = Presentation
(or a combination)
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
ASSOCIATE TEACHING FELLOW IN BIOSCIENCE
Person Specification
Criteria
Headings
Education
/ Training
Essential
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Experience
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Skills /
Aptitudes/
Competencies
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Degree or equivalent in a
relevant science subject
MSc or equivalent in a
relevant subject
Experience of teaching or
demonstrating in a
medical school or on a
biomedical course or
health-related professional
course
Full awareness of
building/laboratory Health
& Safety procedures
Evidence of ability to work
collaboratively and work
under own initiative
Proven record of strong
organisational skills
Excellent written and
verbal communication
skills
High level motivation and
the ability to work to strict
deadlines
Good team working skills
Good interpersonal skills
and strong negotiating
and influencing skills
Good IT skills, especially
Microsoft Office suite (or
equivalent)
Evidenced
by:
Desirable
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A/I/R
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A/I
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A/I/P
I/R
I/R
A/I
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Education qualification e.g.
Certificate in higher
Education, TLHEP
Demonstrator training
PhD in a relevant
physiological discipline (or
thesis submitted at time of
appointment)
Experience of working in a
clinical skills lab environment
Experience of working with
medical laboratory equipment,
e.g. spirometers, ECG
apparatus.
Experience of biochemical,
microbiological or
physiological techniques for
classroom teaching
High professional standards
Resourceful in implementing
the curriculum
Possessing a confident
manner in work related duties
Evidenced
by:
A/R
A/R
A
A/I/R
A/I/R
A/I/R
A/I
I/R
A/I
Criteria
Headings
Other
Essential
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Able to work from time to
time at any of the Schools’
campuses in Staffordshire
and Shropshire
Able to cope with the
occasional physical
demands of the post
A flexible approach to
hours of work, to fit in with
the needs of the practical
classes.
Able to work occasional
non-standard hours, e.g.
weekends for Open and
Visit Days.
Evidenced
by:
A/I
Desirable
A/I
A/I/R
A/I/R
For full post details, please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2016
Post reference: KU00000105
Promoting Equality, Valuing Diversity.
See job description for further details.
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by: