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Overview

We are seeking to recruit a University Teacher to join the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery for a one-year maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues to contribute to leading and delivering the pre-registration Speech and Language Therapy degree programmes. These are the BMedSci Speech and Language Therapy, the MMedSci Speech and Language Therapy (full and part time) and the BSc Speech and Language Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) programmes.

We seek candidates with the vision and drive to help us achieve our ambition of delivering an outstanding student experience and to equip our graduates to advance understanding in Speech and Language Therapy and be at the forefront of our profession.

We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: developmental speech, language and communication needs, key concepts in disability, healthcare and education, clinical methods and intervention, and professional development. Other areas of experience can also be considered but preferred candidates will have knowledge of and skills in working with children and young people. Other duties will include clinical supervision of students on clinical placements in local schools, academic tutoring, dissertation supervision, and student recruitment activities such as open days. 

Whatever your experience, we are looking for new ideas and approaches to help shape our Speech and Language Therapy programmes and educate graduates to be at the forefront of the profession.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and student support to enable effective learning
• Contribute to the development of programme modules that are accessible, inclusive and contribute to the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy
• Develop and implement ideas for improving own teaching design, delivery and assessment
• Contribute to student recruitment activities such as admissions open days and interviews
• Contribute to effective relationships with our external stakeholders (within academia, NHS Speech and Language Therapy services, Independent Speech and Language Therapy services, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Health and Care Professions (HCPC) to foster collaboration, at a regional and national level
• Actively contribute to the collective vision, mission and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working
• Consistently take responsibility for outcomes, provide support to others and make inclusive decisions which together have a demonstrable positive impact within the School
• Constructively challenge established practice, structure and process in order to bring about positive change and improved outcomes
• Make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible
• Plan and prioritise your own daily teaching and administrative tasks as well as participate in longer term planning through contribution to policy development.
• Contribute to the academic life of the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Internationally recognised qualification in speech and language therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (assessed at Application).
• MSc or equivalent level of clinical experience in a relevant subject area (assessed at Application).
• Relevant academic and clinical teaching experience with pre-registration speech and language therapy students in paediatric speech, language and communication needs (assessed at Application/ Presentation /Interview).
• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching programmes to ensure effective learning (assessed at Application/ Presentation /Interview).
• Enthusiasm to work into our in-house and outreach Speech and Language Therapy clinics to deliver high quality clinical placements to our students (assessed at Interview).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal (assessed at Application/ Presentation).
• Experience of working both collaboratively and independently with a high degree of personal effectiveness (assessed at Application).
• Ability to consistently make accountable, creative and considered decisions (assessed at Application/Interview).
• Experience of fostering effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (academia, professional bodies, NHS and independent Speech and Language Therapy services) (assessed at Interview).

Desirable criteria

• Ability to critically review and assess existing teaching programmes and own teaching practice in order to bring about positive change (assessed at Application/ Interview).
• A commitment to continuing professional development (assessed at Application).

Further Information

Grade: 8

Salary: £48,149 - £57,422

Work arrangement: Full-time position (part-time/job share considered).

Duration: 14.07.25 - 13.07.26

Line manager: Professional Lead SLT

Direct reports: None

Our website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm

For informal enquiries about this job contact Dr Emma Gregory, Professional Lead for Speech and Language Therapy on emma.gregory@sheffield.ac.uk or on 0114 2222417

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place during the week beginning June 9th. This will consist of a presentation and interview and an optional tour of our facilities. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing June 16th. Contact c.e.potts@sheffield.ac.uk if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
 

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

The University of Sheffield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks in line with the requirements of each role and the guidance from the Department for Education.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Eligibility to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Safeguarding policy

Employment of ex-offenders policy