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          <title><![CDATA[Senior Lecturer in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement (0888-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0888-26</link>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School wishes to appoint a Senior Lecturer to join our committed MBBS teaching team. You will assist the SSC Lead with the delivery and assessment of the student selected components (SSCs) in Years 3 and 4 of the MBBS programme. SSC3 and 4 take the form of a longitudinal project in audit and quality improvement respectively and are delivered in primary, secondary and social care settings.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will identify and maintain a portfolio of appropriate SSC opportunities and placement supervisors for delivery of SSCs and work with the Phase 1 SSC staff to ensure a spiral and integrated approach throughout the MBBS course. You will provide training and support for students and staff and will contribute to all aspects of assessment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will have worked within the NHS and will have significant experience of research methodologies, audit and service evaluation in a clinical setting.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in a relevant subject. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ajones54@lancashire.ac.uk">Dr Abhi Jones</a>, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. The position is based at Burnley Campus with occasional attendance required at Preston and Westlakes campus sites.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="isPasted">Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary: &#163;50,253 to &#163;58,225 per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Lead for Student Selected Components (0862-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0862-26</link>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire,</a> you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School wishes to appoint a Lead for Student Selected Components to join our committed MBBS teaching team. The post is for 1.5 days per week, and must include Thursday.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Student Selected Components (SSCs) are a mandatory component of the clinical years of the MBBS and focus on the areas of clinical audit and quality improvement. The postholder will lead in delivery, management and assessment in the area of Quality Improvement within Year 4 of the MBBS programme, and will contribute to the area of clinical audit within Year 3 as required.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants will have substantial and recent of working as a doctor and will have a full registration with the General Medical Council. You will have significant experience of research methodologies, audit and service evaluation in a clinical setting within the NHS, and of working within undergraduate medical education.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact <a href="mailto:ajones54@lancashire.ac.uk." style="font-size: 18px;">Dr Abhi Jones</a>, Theme Lead for Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The post will be based at Burnley campus site with possible occasional travel to Preston and Westlakes (Cumbria).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="isPasted">Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary:  Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Professionalism Facilitator (0891-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0891-26</link>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Professionalism Facilitator to join our committed MBBS teaching team. The postholder will contribute to the delivery and quality assurance of professionalism in medical education within the MBBS and Physician Associate programmes. Responsibilities will include facilitating small-group teaching, assessing and managing professionalism concerns, and participating in professionalism monitoring and sanctions processes across multiple years of the MBBS programme. This post is offered at one day per week.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Substantial and current experience of working as a medical practitioner within a clinical setting and experience of teaching undergraduate medical students is essential. You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact <a href="mailto:HNorthover@lancashire.ac.uk" style="font-size: 18px;">Dr Heidi Northover</a>, Clinical Co-Lead for Professionalism, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. The postholder will be predominantly based at our Preston campus site with possible occasional components at Burnley and Westlakes campus.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">As this is a clinical teaching post, the postholder must maintain an element of clinical practice whilst in post. The maximum acceptable period out of practice will be 2 years.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The postholder will be based at our Preston campus site with possible occasional components at Burnley and Westlakes</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="isPasted">Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary:  Clinical Lecturer per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Research Fellow - Mackenzie Institute (0835-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0835-26</link>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The Mackenzie Institute, within the University of Lancashire&rsquo;s School of Medicine and Dentistry, is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to and develop high-quality research aligned with the Institute&rsquo;s thematic priorities. The post-holder will work with senior academic leads and colleagues across the School and wider University to deliver existing research and evaluation projects, develop new research activity and contribute to competitive external funding applications. The role provides scope to develop an independent programme of research and to disseminate findings through high-quality publications, conferences, seminars and other appropriate outputs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">An important component of the role will be supporting the development of early-career researchers, particularly NIHR-funded Academic Clinical Fellows, as well as research interns, intercalating students and postgraduate researchers. The post-holder will contribute to research training, mentoring and supervision, and help coordinate activities associated with the ACF programme alongside the Integrated Clinical Academic Training team. The role offers an opportunity to build experience across research, research leadership, funding development, researcher development, postgraduate supervision and academic programme coordination.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and substantial experience of undertaking research in a clinically related, academic or health-related setting. You will have experience of using qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies, managing and delivering research or evaluation projects, and producing high-quality academic outputs. Excellent organisational, communication and academic writing skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will also have experience of supporting, mentoring or developing students, researchers or colleagues, and the ability to communicate research concepts and methods effectively to individuals at different stages of academic development. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of research governance and good research practice, alongside the ability to develop and communicate research ideas and contribute to research proposals and funding applications.</span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What the role offers:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">This is an opportunity for you to develop your research career within a supportive and collaborative academic environment. The post-holder will have:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Scope to build an independent research profile</strong>, aligned with the Mackenzie Institute&rsquo;s thematic priorities.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Opportunities to develop funding expertise</strong>, including contributing to and leading external funding applications alongside experienced academic colleagues.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Experience of research leadership and project management</strong> across a varied portfolio of research and evaluation activity.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Opportunities to develop researcher-development expertise</strong>, including supporting NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows and other early-career researchers.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Opportunities to develop postgraduate and doctoral supervision experience</strong>, alongside research training and academic development activities.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Considerable autonomy</strong>, with access to academic support, mentorship and collaboration as required.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>A varied academic portfolio</strong>, enabling the post-holder to develop expertise across research, funding, supervision, researcher development and programme coordination.</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="isPasted">Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 06 Oct 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary: &#163;42,254 to &#163;48,822 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Assistant Lecturer in Evidence Synthesis (0754-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0754-26</link>
          <guid>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0754-26</guid>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School of Medicine wishes to appoint an Assistant Lecturer to join the MBBS team.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The postholder will be responsible for supporting the planning and day to day delivery of two of the MBBS Year 5 teaching blocks. One mandatory block focused on Evidence Synthesis research skills for all students delivered to the whole cohort over the year. Additionally, delivery of an optional student advanced block involving practical implementation of evidence synthesis skills.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The postholder will contribute to teaching for both elements of the year 5 course. This will also involve work on the BEST guideline and review production unit&rsquo;s extensive portfolio of evidence synthesis research projects, including international and national guidelines, systematic reviews, and other related projects, as this produces the content for both elements of the curriculum.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The post holder will work mainly at the Burnley campus, but some attendance at Preston campus may also be required.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will have an understanding of evidence synthesis, a range of review traditions, and associated methods, and evidence of contribution to a range of stages in evidence synthesis research projects. Experience of teaching, both large group and small group facilitation is essential. An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is essential.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact <a href="mailto:mgordon@lancashire.ac.uk." style="font-size: 18px;">Professor Morris Gordon</a> via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="isPasted">Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 06 Oct 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Clinical Senior Lecturer in Medical Skills (0830-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0830-26</link>
          <guid>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0830-26</guid>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School wishes to appoint a Clinical Senior Lecturer to join our MBBS teaching team.&nbsp;The postholder will support the delivery of teaching and assessment of medical skills on the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course. They will focus on simulation-based learning, integration of surface anatomy and physical examination, point of care ultrasound and prescribing. Additionally they will act as a Personal Tutor for students, and will contribute to other assessment activity and student support.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants will have substantial, current experience of working as a doctor and of relevant teaching to undergraduate medical students. Full registration with the GMC is essential.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jemacdowall@lancashire.ac.uk" style="font-size: 18px;">Dr Jenny MacDowall</a>, Head of PHASE II MBBS, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The post will be based at Burnley campus site with a possible occasional component at Preston and Westlakes (Cumbria).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted"><strong>Use of AI in applications:</strong>&nbsp;</span>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;" id="isPasted">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary:  Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Clinical Senior Lecturer in Clinical Practice (0831-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0831-26</link>
          <guid>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0831-26</guid>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School wishes to appoint a Clinical Senior Lecturer to join our MBBS teaching team. This part time post is for 2.5 days per week.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This post sits with the clinical years of the MBBS programme. The postholder will assist the Module and Theme Lead as needed with all aspects of delivery of the Year 3 and 4 modules within the Medicine in Clinical Practice strand of the curriculum of the MBBS course. They will contribute to teaching and assessment as well as student support and administration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">You will have substantial and current experience of working as a doctor within a clinical setting and experience within undergraduate medical education. Full registration with the GMC is essential.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The post is based at Burnley campus with occasional travel to our Preston and Whitehaven (Cumbria) campuses. Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact <a href="mailto:jemacdowall@lancashire.ac.uk">Dr. Jenny MacDowall</a>, Head of PHASE II MBBS, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0cm;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span id="isPasted"><strong>Use of AI in applications:&nbsp;</strong></span>We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span id="isPasted" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span id="isPasted" style="font-size: 18px;">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary:  Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Communication Skills Facilitator (0861-26)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0861-26</link>
          <guid>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0861-26</guid>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g" style="font-size: 18px;">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Communication Skills Facilitator to join our MBBS teaching team. You will plan and facilitate small group teaching sessions, and support wider School activities, such as OSCE examinations.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The postholder will work 1 day per week on a Wednesday.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants will have substantial and current experience of working as a medical practitioner within a clinical setting, experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and of medical student facilitation.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council for this role.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The postholder will be predominantly based at our Preston campus with occasional travel to our Burnley and Westlakes campuses.&nbsp;<br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact <a href="mailto:cschmitgen1@lancashire.ac.uk" style="font-size: 18px;">Dr Catja Schmitgen</a>, Clinical Lead for Communications Skills, via email in the first instance.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Use of AI in applications:</strong> We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 18px;">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary:  Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata</p>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title><![CDATA[Senior Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing (0632-26-R)]]></title>
          <link>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0632-26-R</link>
          <guid>https://jobs.lancashire.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=0632-26-R</guid>
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            <p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">By joining the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pYozy5H__g">University of Lancashire</a>, you&rsquo;ll become part of a thriving community of talent that&rsquo;s united by a shared vision &ndash; to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The School wishes to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing to support the delivery and continual development of the Vision Sciences educational provision, quality assurance, and assessment of credit and non-credit bearing courses in this area.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The successful candidate will have experience of teaching in Higher Education alongside a flexible approach to teaching. Registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist (minimum 2 year requirement) is essential as well as an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Optometry and a Formal teaching qualification or Fellowship (Descriptor 2) of AdvanceHE.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact <a href="mailto:rlovell-patel@lancashire.ac.uk">Rupal Lovell-Patel,</a> Head of Vision Sciences, via email in the first instance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Use of AI in applications:</strong> We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">We have a fantastic package of <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rewards and lifestyle benefits</a> &ndash; from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Our people are our most important asset. We&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be making a positive difference to other people&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our <a href="https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/legal/safeguarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safeguarding</a> page.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">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.</span></p>
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              Closing Date: 28 Sep 2026<br />
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              Division: Academic/Research
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            <p>Salary: &#163;50,253 to &#163;58,225 per annum</p>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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