Senior Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Practitioner (Haemato-Oncology)

Job summary

Senior Lecturer - The Royal Marsden SchoolBand 7 or 8a | Permanent | Full-time (1.0 WTE) Location: Chelsea/SuttonAs part of one of the world's leading cancer centres, our School delivers specialist postgraduate and professional education that combines academic excellence with real-world clinical insight.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced academic or clinically active professional with a passion for advanced clinical practice and a flair for innovative teaching. If you are ready to influence cancer education, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to help drive forward the School's strategic vision: to transform cancer care by inspiring, challenging, and developing the next generation of innovative health professionals through outstanding education.

As part of a dedicated team of experienced Senior Lecturers and Lecturer Practitioners, you will collaborate closely with the Programme Leads to deliver high-quality teaching across our postregistration and postgraduate programmes. This includes bespoke short courses and study days, offered both in-person and via virtual learning platforms.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping student learning by leading, coordinating, and delivering validated modules. You will also have the opportunity to engage in clinical practice, contribute to scholarly activity, and participate in research--ensuring your teaching remains grounded in the latest evidence and best practice.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

• Participating in the development of teaching in the School, sharing and reflecting on ideas and experiences; mentoring colleagues; evaluating teaching activity and outcomes.
• Participating in Peer Review of teaching, receiving, and giving supportive feedback and advice to help sustain and enhance the quality of teaching in the School.
• Being involved in the evaluation of teaching and learning activities, ensuring that education and practice are linked.
• If qualified, provide academic leadership and support to course / curriculum development and delivery.
• Being an academic supervisor of students undertaking practice projects / dissertations (at academic level(s) appropriate to the post holders qualification.
• Marking of assignments, dissertations, and other forms of assessments in a timely way and, if experienced, moderating assignments.
• Contributing to developments and initiatives within the School such as academic planning, on-line innovation, and bespoke project work.Participating in and/or leading on the School quality assurance processes.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional.
• MSc /MA in an appropriate subject
• Cancer qualification

Desirable

• Fellow of the HEA
• PhD (or working towards)
• Post- graduate teaching qualification (preferably also recognised by professional body).

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Experience of clinical leadership role during career
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education or Clinical Practice setting

Desirable

• Experience of acute oncology
• Advanced Communication skills training
• Experience of research and scholarship activity/project management related to education and/or cancer care

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/experience of teaching in a variety of settings
• Knowledge of research methods and processes
• Current knowledge of health/education policies/standards

Desirable

• Current knowledge of care of individuals with cancer including from: surgery, SACT, haem oncology, specific cancer diagnostic groups: breast; gynaecology; lung cancer and palliative care

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to deliver innovate and creative educational activities.
• Excellent communication skills - able to influence and communicate with people at all levels.
• Flexible - willing and able to embrace new ideas and change.
• Highly developed problem-solving and change management skills.
• Sound administrative/organisational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and good communicator.
• Ability to act as a role model to all staff.
• Computer literate using Outlook, Word, and Power Point.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health care leadership and change management
• Knowledge of clinical assessment and decision making
• Knowledge of Research
• Knowledge of technological approaches for online teaching & learning

Other Requirements

Essential

• Genuinely committed to upholding the Royal Marsden Values
• Compassionate, kind and caring
• Able to be self- directive in day-to-day work and act as autonomous practitioner.
• Able to reflect on own and others' practice.
• Ability to liaise and work with other organisations and professional groups.
• Possess highly developed negotiation skills.
• Considering others' and own physical, psychological, and emotional needs.
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment and new demands