Lecturer in Evidence Based Medicine

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About the role:

The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Evidence Based Medicine to join the Medicine and Dentistry team. 

The postholder will contribute to course delivery, management, and development in the area of evidence based medicine and clinical research methodologies. Working within a committed and enthusiastic team you will focus primarily on programmes in the School of Medicine and Dentistry including the MBBS and Physician Associate programmes. You will support the course teams in the academic leadership, development and delivery of modules with a strong focus on clinical research and the evidence informed practice of medicine. You will also develop and deliver assessment and evaluation for these programmes.

About you:

You will hold an undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification in an appropriate subject, and ideally a teaching qualification (or willingness to undertake on appointment) or membership of the HE. You will have a commitment to continued professional development. 

You must possess excellent communication and presentation skills; have an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain good working relationships with other professions. Experience of lecturing and excellent IT, and organisational skills are essential. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. 

Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact Dr Geraldine O’Connor, MBBS Phase 1 Co-lead, via email.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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