Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Postgraduate Surgical Education and Training

Department:        Surgical Affairs

Reporting To:       Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education

Location:              RCSI, Dublin 2

Tenure:                 Full time, Permanent

Background 

Surgical training in Ireland enjoys a global reputation based on a proud tradition of producing generations of leaders in surgery around the world. RCSI has continued to nurture and develop future surgical leaders through our comprehensive surgical training pathway, academic and Master's programs, and by supporting surgeons in practice with Continuing Professional Development. 

Our facilities include the National Surgical and Clinical Skills Training Centre at 26 York Street, which offers state-of-the-art clinical training suites, task training rooms, a flexible wet lab, and simulation space equipped with sophisticated audio-visual technology. The building also includes a 540-seat auditorium, a library spanning three floors, a sports hall, and a fitness suite. Designed to be student-centred, it enhances RCSI’s capacity to deliver outstanding medical education and training. 

Objective of this Post 

The principal objective of the post is to contribute to the development, organisation, and delivery of curriculum, teaching, and assessment in Surgery and Emergency Medicine across all our postgraduate training and academic programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in both the technical and non-technical skills training offered at RCSI, with a focus on the development and use of simulation technology to support learning. 

RCSI is seeking an individual with experience in the development and delivery of skills-based education in healthcare. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching, innovative in their approach, and committed to delivering excellence in a multicultural academic environment. They will also be involved in the planning and organisation of teaching days and training events. Training and professional development support will be provided to the successful candidate. 

Person Specification Essential: 

• PhD degree or equivalent in healthcare, health sciences, education, or simulation. 
• Experience in teaching particularly in a clinical or simulation setting. 
• Enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to engage learners in both technical and non- technical skills. 
• Strong organisational skills to manage the coordination of teaching days and events. 
• Innovative approach to teaching, with experience or interest in using simulation technology in education. 
• Possess excellent computer, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated motivation and ability to inspire others towards achieving excellent results. 
• Strong commitment to quality improvement and personal professional development. 
• Be a proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks. 

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do apply — we would love to hear from you.