Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Postgraduate Surgical Education and Training

Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Postgraduate Surgical Education and Training Location: RCSI, Dublin 2 Department: Surgical Affairs Tenure: Full time/Permanent Reporting to: Professor of Postgraduate Surgical Education Closing date for applications: 20th of November 2025 Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2025-2029" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks first in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2025. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. In 2024, RCSI was delighted to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in Ireland. At RCSI, our core values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship, and Innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Our dedication to these values ensures that we foster a culture of mutual respect, open collaboration, continuous learning, and innovative thinking. Join us at RCSI, where your contributions will be recognised, and you will be part of a dynamic team making a real impact on global health. 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. Specific responsibilities include: Facilitate delivery of teaching across varied postgraduate programs in Surgery and Emergency Medicine, including technical and non-technical skills training. Plan, organise, and lead teaching days and simulation training sessions, ensuring smooth coordination of all aspects, from curriculum design to participant feedback. Liaise with clinical consultants in various specialties in the development and delivery of new specialty-specific programmes through the use of simulation, in conjunction with the Training Programme Directors and Assigned Education Supervisors. Provide curriculum development support to multiple programs within the Department of Surgical Affairs in line with best practices. Support the recruitment and development of adjunct faculty for curriculum delivery and onboarding to Surgical Affairs. Support the design and implementation of a comprehensive system of formative and summative assessments for learners across all our postgraduate Surgery and Emergency Medicine education programmes. Assist in the delivery of postgraduate examinations and skills assessments. Research and develop simulation solutions to enhance surgical skills learning, use of new equipment, and hybrid simulation for technical and non-technical skills courses. Interest in research and academic publishing is desirable. Successful candidates will be supported in developing and pursuing their own research projects if interested. However, if not, involvement in data collection and research support is also welcomed to contribute to broader research efforts in the department. Strong team player with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and be committed to fostering a positive, supportive team environment. 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. Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Clarissa Disconzi, Human Resources Department (email: ). Clarissa can arrange for relevant queries on the academic aspects of the role to be addressed by the hiring manager. All applications for this post must be made through the career's page Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. Eligibility to Work in Ireland Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role. Candidates who require a work permit or hosting agreement are welcome to apply. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process. Please note that sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities and role-specific eligibility.