Lecturer in Nursing Education (Academic Education Pathway) (Maternity Cover)

Salary:

Grade 6: £44,105 - £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance;

Grade 7: £52,874 - £61,921 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

About the role

This lecturer will typically devote 80% of their time to focus on education excellence. They will lead, develop and deliver clinically focused education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Knowledge and expertise in neonatal nursing will be an added bonus. The lecturer will be passionate about Children’s nursing and education, demonstrating an ability to inspire the next generation of Children’s nurses. They will be knowledgeable about different forms of teaching and learning and confident in their clinical skills and experience. They will be enthusiastic educators for our student population, including undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration students; those studying beyond registration and those pursuing advanced studies. 

The lecturer (AEP) will have particular responsibilities for developing clinical education across different settings. They will have a clear forward plan for developing pedagogy within the Faculty in line with the College Education Strategy and National agenda for Child Health Care. The post holder will undertake a range of education roles including academic assessor, personal tutor and link lecturer for students. They will contribute to critical review, audit and other quality assurance processes. The post holder will commit to actively contributing to a positive, enthusiastic learning culture for all staff and students. We are an ambitious Department within the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care. Our commitment to excellent health care for children is evidenced through our progressive educational approach to preparing the next generation of children’s nurses, health visitors and school nurses, and their continued education beyond registration. Excellence in teaching and learning is at the heart of all our activity and the Department is proud of its innovative and creative evidence-based approach.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until February 2026 or until substantive post holder returns.

About You

Essential criteria

• Grade 6: first degree/working towards a Masters; grade 7: Masters degree or equivalent relevant to themes of the Faculty and this role
• Qualification in education or a track record of teaching/education in nursing
• Full professional registration with the NMC as a children’s nurse or equivalent
• Knowledge and clinical evidence-based credibility in children’s nursing
• A flexible self-starter able to engage actively with team members, the wider College and other potential collaborators in developing a programme of teaching and education research, who can lead and manage change
• Has a vision for the future of Children’s nursing and educational preparation of the next generation of nurses and related professionals
• Understanding of education methods and approaches, including emerging digital learning with a focus on excellent student experience
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity for staff and students

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge, skills and expertise in neonatal nursing
• Holds a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification
• Experience of participating in simulation as a teaching method,  and/or experience of teaching relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with evidence of innovative and effective teaching, and ability to engage and inspire students of diverse backgrounds
• Experience of course development, with creative approaches to assessment., providing robust, developmental and constructive feedback at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Good evidence of scholarship or research with relevant publications or dissemination activity

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