Teaching Fellow - Diagnostic Imaging (LHS

New and exciting opportunities are available to join the Diagnostic Imaging team at Birmingham City University. These opportunities will provide you with the chance to impact on the growth of your profession and the Department of Health and Social Care Professions. You would be joining an already established and dynamic department which supports a diverse academic community, with a track record of delivering excellent education and achieving high graduate employability across our disciplines.  A successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver teaching and learning opportunities across the Diagnostic Imaging courses offered here at the university and in doing so support the professional development of apprentices and undergraduate students.

Teaching Fellows contribute to the development, implementation and review of teaching and assessments of specific modules within the context of the wider curriculum requirements. Teaching fellows will offer ongoing support and supervision for our learners and may contribute to research opportunities.

We are seeking an innovative, ambitious, and inspirational candidate to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will be an experienced Diagnostic Radiographer with experience in diagnostic radiography clinical practice and technique alongside imaging science and technology.  It would be beneficial to have a track record in sharing your knowledge effectively to learners, showing your passion and commitment to education, training, research and high-quality service delivery.   

The post holder will support teaching and learning activities across Diagnostic Imaging and the wider Department using research-informed teaching and learning strategies to include the design and delivery of skills and simulations, use of Anatomage, professional and academic skills, basic life support, and interprofessional learning. Other responsibilities will include personal academic tutoring, mentor training, research supervision, providing academic and placement support for students and clinical partners and play an active role in the recruitment of our students. 

Applicants must be educated to degree level with a desire to positively impact the student experience. Candidates will be registered with the HCPC and have an appropriate degree in a relevant subject area. We are a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team and would be delighted to discuss this opportunity further with you.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their professional academic portfolio, including the opportunity to undertake our highly regarded Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE

We are looking for candidates that have the energy, passion, and ambition to have a noticeable impact in developing Diagnostic Radiography education. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will benefit from ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the following key benefits:

Opportunity for hybrid working.Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods).An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members.Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to Work Scheme.Staff Benefits: Non-Pay Benefits: Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk).A supportive and collaborative culture and work environment, rooted in BCU’s values.

The campus provides a modern, vibrant learning environment which houses superb facilities including a telehealth suite and diagnostic imaging facilities. Our location at our City South Campus in Edgbaston is home to our School of Life and Health Sciences and in 2022/23 benefitted from a £3.75 million redevelopment of our health care skills hub including a state-of-the-art operating theatre, recovery suite, basic and advanced life support facilities and home simulation room with our newly installed Simbulance.

For further information about this role or for an informal discussion please contact Charlotte Burnside via [email protected]

Closing Date: 11 Feb 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Permanent