Job Description

This is an exciting time to be joining the University as we continue our mission of transforming education and, by doing so, transform the lives of the individuals and communities connected to us.



If you work with us, you will belong to a community of dedicated people working together to achieve our mission. Whatever your area of expertise, UWTSD offers a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive. We have many different roles at the University, from academic experts, to professional and technical services staff; each one plays a part and can make a difference. We are proud of our people and they are at the heart of everything we do.



We are also proud of our history and our connection to it. The University's Royal Charter is the oldest of any University in Wales and England after the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Today, we are a modern, confident and ambitious institution with campuses across 3 counties in South West Wales, as well as a campus in London and Learning Centres in Cardiff and Birmingham.



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Lecturer in Health and Social Care (0.5 FTE)

Vacancy Ref
51593
Location
London
Salary
41,064 per annum plus 4,157.40 per annum London Weighting Allowance (Pro-rata)
Closing Date
Thursday, September 11, 2025
-ABOUT US-
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
o 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
- THE ROLE -
The Lecturer in Health and Social Care is expected to design, develop and deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all
levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will be required to develop a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering specified modules and subject areas within Health and Social Care and/or Public Health, and may lead on modules like Public Health, Epidemiology, Digital Health Promotion, Quality Assurance in Health and Social Care, Partnership Working and Service Integration in Health and Social Care Systems, Mental Health, Ageing, Physiology and Psychology.
The post holder will be working across Certificate, UG and PG programmes and cover different modules contributing to students learning. The staff will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and
support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience.
Please note the hours for this role will be 2.5 days per week including the weekend and one other day.
Main duties will include:
o Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study
o Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles
o Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements
o Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice
o Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
o Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity
o Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement
- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
o Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology, Digital Health Promotion, Quality Assurance in Health and Social Care, Partnership Working and Service Integration in Health and Social Care Systems)
o Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in UK Higher Education (HE)
o Experience in teaching and supporting students from diverse backgrounds
o Experience in the design and development of module content, learning material, and assessments
o Demonstrable organisational and personal management skills
o Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills with evidence of a commitment to teamwork and teaching
o IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources
o Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Annual leave entitlement is 35 days', plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
Closing date: 11th September 2025, at 11:59pm
Function
Academic
Status
Part Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
18.5