Lecturer (Diagnostic Radiography)

Inspire the next generation of Diagnostic Radiographers while advancing your own academic and leadership career.

About the role:

As a Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography in the Peninsula Medical School, you will:

• Contribute to teaching and assessment across a range of programmes, and your enthusiasm for your subject will extend to providing high quality teaching and mentoring, informed by excellent scholarship and your own experience.
• Work in close conjunction with colleagues within the Faculty, NHS and Independent sector to deliver a high-quality student learning experience across the programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for applicants who may wish to continue with their clinical role whilst developing their academic career.
• Benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. The School fosters collaborative working and supports the development of real-world impact.
• Lead a year 1 diagnostic radiography module
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate diagnostic radiography programmes through lectures, simulation, practical skills training and clinical education.
• Support and mentor students throughout their academic learning journey, including personal tutoring and assessment activities.
• Participate in programme development, scholarship, quality assurance activities and broader academic initiatives within the School.

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

This is a part time maternity cover position, working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed term basis until 27/08/2027.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

What we’re looking for:

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant science subject.
• Experience of delivering high-quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills, with a passion for supporting student success.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us:

The diagnostic radiography programmes are part of the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School, within the Faculty of Health. Our programmes are recognised for delivering an exceptional student experience, with strong student satisfaction and innovative learning opportunities including extensive simulation training, cross-sectional imaging education, IV cannulation training, and service improvement initiatives, exceeding the HCPC standards of proficiency requirements. We work closely with our NHS and independent sector clinical partners, across the South West and beyond, to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and support they need to become outstanding future-ready Diagnostic Radiographers.

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at

About the University of Plymouth:

The University of Plymouth is a vibrant, inclusive institution recognised for outstanding healthcare education, social engagement and world-leading research.

Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which all feature strongly in the student learning experience. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. A further strength is our scholarly approach to education, supported by the Division of Education Scholarship.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the programme co-leads, Aaron Kingdon, or Siobhan Moyes, by email at

Application Process:

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer:

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Additional Information:

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our