Job Description

Access Course Unit Leaders

Casual/ Occasional Contract - Fridays and Saturdays

Salary: Salary: 22.48 + 2.72 per hour inclusive of rolled up holiday pay

Location: HSU London Campus

Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.

Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.

We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to 'create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care' with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.

HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.

Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

About the role

The roles are on an occasional, part-time, flexible employee basis. Two-unit leaders are to be recruited, to teach units in Science and Study Skills respectively. Attendance is expected on occasional Friday evenings and Saturdays, up to 24 sessions per academic year depending on how many units you lead (approximately 3-4 taught sessions per unit). Remuneration will be per day, with one working day to include 3 hours in person teaching with the rest of the time available on a flexible basis for email communication, learning resource preparation and maintenance of the relevant units on the VLE. Extra will be paid for marking and moderation of assessments. Further information regarding the access course can be found here: https://www.hsu.ac.uk/course/access-to-higher-education-diploma/

About the person

The successful applicants will be academics or teachers looking to gain experience working within the discipline of health care education and of working at FE level. Their background may be in secondary school science / health professions or other related disciplines. The role might suit a novice educator looking to gain experience teaching at FE level in an HE environment with an interest in teaching fledgling health professionals. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

Flexible pattern of working with weekend attendance on Friday evenings and Saturdays

Subsidised clinical treatments Training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme
And many more

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact the

Rachel Ives

on rachel.ives@uco.ac.uk. To apply, please view the job description and person specification here and then go to https://www.hsu.ac.uk/about/join-us/ to complete an online application form. Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Closing date: 14th August 2025

Interviews: August 2025

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 25.20 per hour

Expected hours: 7.25 - 36.25 per week

Benefits:

Company events Flexitime
Work Location: In person