Lecturer in Genetic Counselling

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Centre for Medical Education, providing professional academic support within our busy Medical Education Genetic & Genomic Counselling team.  This teaching role provides academic support for the Centre, working closely with staff, students and external stakeholders to do so.      The post-holder will be expected to undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of the Cardiff University Genetic and Genomic Counselling modules within the undergraduate and post qualification provision in the School of Medicine. This will include modules related to research methods, ethical issues and dissertation.  They will be expected to supervise students and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. They will also be expected to pursue excellence in teaching and to inspire others to do the same.    Applicants should possess a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 (or equivalent) relevant to Genetic Counselling or relevant professional Genetic Counselling experience.  They will have excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and a range of media.   The post is based at the Heath Park site. The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more.  It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. This post is part time (14 hours per week – job sharing will be considered), open ended and available from 1st August 2024.  The work pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant.  There will be some flexibility but during term time you will be required to attend for some of the in-person teaching blocks in Wales, contribute to delivering live online weekly tutorials and attend for online scheduled team meetings. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marion McAllister at mcallistermf@cardiff.ac.uk or Nicki Taverner at tavernern@cardiff.ac.uk.   Salary:  £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (pro rata) (Grade 6) or £49,794 - £54,395 per annum (pro rata) (Grade 7) Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.  Closing date: 25 February 2024    Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.