Lecturer in Adult Nursing

About the College/Department

The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision – to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners’ education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturers. 

As part of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is home to some of the University of Derby's most popular degrees. Across undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have a variety of courses to offer. 

Many on our academic team are active researchers working hard to advance knowledge in different areas of healthcare and the human sciences. Our researchers integrate their findings into their teaching and examine how this might affect service users.   

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will play a key role in teaching and assessing the BSc and MSc Adult Nursing programmes. In collaboration with the programme leader and head of discipline, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative and flexible curriculum. This will include creating a range of engaging learning materials across relevant subjects or modules, ensuring that the curriculum is both accessible and of high quality.

The role prioritises delivering an exceptional student experience in line with the University's strategic objectives, embedding employability and real-world learning at the core of the curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for their professional careers.

About You

We are a bold, bright, and driven School of Nursing and Midwifery. We are seeking an individual who shares our enthusiasm for shaping the future of healthcare by empowering students to reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, values, and expertise:

• Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• A Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience or knowledge of higher education, with the ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students.
• Ability to develop teaching, learning and assessing strategies based on research and best practice across academic levels.
• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Michelle Brown, Head of Discipline of Adult Nursing via m.brown4@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: 25/12/24

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