Clinical Education Coordinator, Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Education Coordinator, Speech and Language Therapy

Clinical Education Coordinator, Speech and Language Therapy

The opportunity

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The post holder will provide strategic leadership on the design and delivery of the clinical aspects of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. S/he will coordinate clinical education and placements across the programme and facilitate collaborative partnerships with health boards, local authorities and other organisations in order to ensure sufficient provision of Speech and Language Therapy practice-based learning opportunities, in line with HCPC and RCSLT guidelines.

S/he will problem solve issues arising, working collaboratively and sensitively with ATL Healthcare, Programme Director (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy), SLT managers and Placement Coordinators within the NHS. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Speech and Language Therapy clinical facilities, jointly with relevant staff, as well as providing comprehensive risk assessments to safeguard the health and safety of students, staff, and patients.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

This role profile is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment. The postholder will lead on the clinical education of SLT students, the support of practice educators in Speech & Language Therapy placements and the running of the onsite clinic for people with communication difficulties by:
Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapy Heads of Service and placement coordinators to ensure the availability and sustainability of good quality SLT clinical placements, in line with RCSLT practice education guidelines Maintaining existing, and devising where needed, effective systems for placement sourcing, allocation, approval and monitoring Being familiar with programme and profession specific standards and guidelines relating to clinical education, including HCPC standards of proficiency and RCSLT practice education guidelines Leading on and coordinating the support of students while on placement Leading on and coordinating practice educator training for SLT clinical placements Working collaboratively with University student services and the well-being team to lead on reasonable adjustment for clinical placement within the SLT team Enhancing and coordinating feedback from student evaluations in relation to clinical education and practice placements, and dissemination of that information.

Acting as member of the Universitys Placement Audit team, and further developing audit procedures as per HCPC guidelines. Leading on the development of the clinical knowledge and skills of students on clinical placements Providing specialist teaching into clinical education modules and speech & language pathology modules Providing operational support with the running and coordination of the onsite clinic for people with communication difficulties Contributing to the development of SLT practice education on a professional and national level through collaboration with RCSLT Teaching and learning support Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels.

Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required. Develop and apply appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students. Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and department. Research and scholarship Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities. Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies.

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