Lecturer in Nursing Education (Maternity Cover)

About the role

This is an outstanding development opportunity for a talented individual who wishes to advance excellent and innovative research and education, relating to adult nursing with a particular focus on pre-registration adult nursing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

We particularly seek applicants with experience and expertise of one or more of the following: bioscience, legal and ethical issues, genomics, cancer care, global health and/or, haematology. This expertise must relate to healthcare and nursing practice. We are also seeking staff who have experience of teaching clinical skills, simulation and/or facilitating student seminars. The successful applicant will be a core part of the adult nursing team supporting and teaching the next generation of registered nurses. There will be the opportunity for professional development and excellent mentorship and support for the duration of the role.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the programme, cohort and module leads and the faculty professional services teams.

This is part time post (28 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for one year after the start date.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Registration as a nurse with the NMC and an MSc or equivalent relevant to the themes of the Faculty and this role
• Experience of the planning and delivering high-quality evaluated education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels with a strong focus on a high-quality inclusive student experience and success
• Evidence of commitment to continued development in evidence-based practice, research methods and evidence relevant to care, with up-to-date knowledge, skills and accomplishments, able to supervise MSc and undergraduate student projects and critically appraise a wide range of relevant research, including data presentation and basic analysis
• Ability to work well as an effective and inclusive member of teams and networks and to share and encourage good practice in teaching and research and to inspire and motivate others, including in challenging environments
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, underpinned by strong interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness, as well as excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills with the ability to deliver high quality work and projects to deadlines, work efficiently and prioritise appropriately, and take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking work
• Demonstrates a commitment to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity for staff and students
• Publications, conference presentations and/or applicant on funding to support educational enhancement, service improvement, research and/or scholarship
• Experience and expertise of one or more of the following related to healthcare and nursing practice: bioscience, legal and ethical issues, genomics, cancer care, global health and/or haematology

Desirable criteria

• PhD or equivalent relevant to themes of the Faculty and this role
• Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning, blended learning, digital learning and or simulation (virtual and/or face to face), with appropriate training completed
• Experience of co-leading/leading research projects, education activities or clinical service
• Experience of course development, with creative approaches to assessment, providing robust, developmental and constructive feedback at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Proven commitment to innovation and student learning in education, to support student welfare, and enabling students’ personal and professional development, and providing academic advice and pastoral support

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