University of Cambridge
Clinical Skills Educator
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Role Overview
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Clinical Skills Educator to join the purpose-built Clinical Skills Facility (CSF), in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. This is a full-time position.
Job Location
The role will be based in the Clinical Skills Facility and will report to the Clinical Skills Manager and Teaching Associate.
About the Role
The role of the Clinical Skills Educator involves joint responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Clinical Skills Facility. This role also teaches canine/small animal handling and basic small animal first opinion clinical skills to undergraduate students.
The role will significantly contribute to the delivery of clinical skills teaching across the course with the aim of producing practical, skilled veterinary graduates.
Responsibilities
- Management of daily consumables and maintenance of teaching models and equipment in the centre.
- Room set up and break down for small group practical teaching.
- Centre and equipment cleanliness and tidiness.
- Overseeing and managing the welfare and availability of live dogs used for clinical skill teaching purposes.
- Co-ordination and facilitation of the Department's practical assessments for clinical students.
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Qualifications and Experience
Applicants are invited from Registered Veterinary Professionals (veterinary surgeon or nurse) with experience in clinical practice. A teaching qualification in education (further or higher) is desirable.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Significant post-registration nursing experience.
- Experience of standard veterinary medical and surgical techniques across multiple species.
- Experience of nursing in the FE or HE educational sector.
- Excellent levels of practical skills to pass these on to students.
- Experience in the training of veterinary nurses or veterinary students is essential.
- Education sector skills to include session planning, writing schemes of work, and quality assurance.
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Application Process
For information about the Department, please visit: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Rhiannon Wood by email rmw40@cam.ac.uk
To apply, click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PP50929 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Employment Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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