Are you an enthusiastic professional ready to inspire and educate the next generation of diagnostic radiographers?
About the role
Peninsula Medical School is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Radiography. You will contribute to teaching and assessment across a range of programmes, and your enthusiasm for your subject will extend to providing high quality teaching and mentoring, informed by excellent scholarship and your own experience.
You will work in close conjunction with colleagues within the Faculty, NHS and Independent sector to deliver a high-quality student learning experience across the programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for applicants who may wish to continue with their clinical role whilst developing their academic career.
You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. The School fosters collaborative working and supports the development of real-world impact.
To contribute to teaching and assessment across our programmes, delivering a high quality, research-led and professionally relevant education.
Work as a team member, developing productive relationships with colleagues and leading modules, programmes and activities where appropriate.
Provide academic and pastoral care through the role of personal or link tutor, where appropriate.
Supervise students on projects and/or placements, including clinical or professional practice. Ensuring that a high-quality learning and research environment is provided.
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Siobhan Moyes/ Aaron Kingdon: by email at drleads@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced diagnostic radiographer with a strong interest in teaching motivated to support learners and colleagues to achieve their full potential.
Qualifications/Education:
You will have experience in healthcare research, service and quality improvement or as a clinical scientist or registered radiographer
Experience:
You will have recent, relevant clinical and teaching experience, with the potential to engage in relevant research
Attributes:
You will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): excluding social workers in England
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Gold, and the Faculty of Health and the schools within it hold silver Athena Swan Awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which all feature strongly in the student learning experience. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only major trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. A further strength is our scholarly approach to education, supported by the Division of Education Scholarship. The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve.
The Diagnostic Radiography programmes work in close partnership with South West regional hospitals, and the wider UK, as well as with a variety of community-based and private clinical partners. This vibrant environment ensures that our students receive an excellent, contemporary learning experience, with early placement opportunities.
Our programmes go above and beyond to provide our students with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to become outstanding future Diagnostic Radiographers. The recent NSS results placed us first in the country for student voice and subject engagement and in the top 5 for Teaching and Academic Support.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us, you will receive:
- Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
