Aston University’s GOC-accredited Master of Optometry (MOptom) programme involves patient-facing clinical experience, integrated throughout the course at all stages. In students’ fourth year, they spend a period of 44 weeks undertaking an extended period of Clinical Learning in Practice, with one day per week reserved for academic learning. This role will principally involve supporting, remote tutoring, and assessing stage 4 students to enable them to meet all of the GOC Outcomes for Registration and to foster an inquisitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based, professional mindset.
The Clinical Fellow will make a demonstrable impact on Aston University and its stakeholders through their clinical practice-related knowledge, skills and relationships, such as:
- Clinical relevance in the curriculum design and delivery.
- Enabling new academic initiatives aligned with the Aston 2030 strategy.
- Scale of clinical practice links for student projects and placements.
- Improved capacity and capability regarding research grant performance due to clinical practice involvement.
- Increased engagement with external bodies leading to a positive effect on Aston beneficiaries.
- Raising the profile of Aston University with a positive effect on the quality or quantity of market share.
The Clinical Fellow is expected to contribute to the teaching efforts of the Department/School in relevant programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within Degree Apprenticeship, Undergraduate and Master’s programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities.
The Clinical Fellow will actively promote the programme by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegiately with fellow academics within the teaching team, and to update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional expectations and requirements.
The Clinical Fellow may be responsible for course co-ordination, dependent on experience, qualifications and the needs of the College.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family friendly policies.
- On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Amy Sheppard at a.sheppard@aston.ac.uk
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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