Lecturer in Nursing

Job Description

Reporting To: Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery or nominee 

Objective: 

The principal objective of the post is to act as a Lecturer in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Lecturers may be required to act as Module Coordinators/Level Directors, as directed by the Head of School. The post holder is expected to contribute to education and research initiatives within the School of Nursing & Midwifery. An appointment at senior lecturer level may be available for candidates who meet the Senior Lecturer criteria 

Specifically, the duties of this post will include:

• Take responsibility for directing, coordinating, teaching and assessing across assigned modules/programmes (theoretical and practice modules)
• Mentor students and monitor student assessment and progress
• Engage with academic staff of the School of Nursing & Midwifery to enhance education and research capacity within the School
• Employ a collaborative ethos in all aspects of academic practice
• Undertake collaborative research internally and with external stakeholders/partner hospitals that complements and develops the School's academic status and reputation, and contributes to nursing practice and education
• Competently discharge administrative responsibilities and participate in university governance structures as directed by the Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of education in other academic areas as assigned by the Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Participate in Community Engagement In accordance with the RCSI Bahrain Strategy
• Comply with statutory legislation and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student's welfare and safety
• Represent the best interest of RCSI at all times by enhancing the School's reputation in both nursing practice, teaching and research
• Undertake assignments external to RCSI/Bahrain as may be required from time to time.
• Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

Person Specification: Essential

• Is a registered Adult Nurse and educated to Master's Level.
• Has previous experience in teaching, assessing and managing students in an academic environment.
• Is developing a track record in nursing/health services research as evidenced by publications in the area
• Expertise and experience in adult nursing, research, evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare teaching.
• Has excellent computer, library searching, presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
• Has personal drive and enthusiasm to deliver and inspire the achievement of excellent results.
• Has a strong commitment to quality improvement.
• Has a high degree of self-motivation.
• Requires minimum direction and a positive approach to dealing with challenges and ambiguity.
• Has flexibility in work arrangements, including undertaking overseas assignments as required.

Person Specification: Desirable

• Experience in being a year, module or subject lead or director.
• Has a recognised specialist nursing qualification, which compliments the portfolio of programmes delivered in the School.
• Educated to Doctoral level.
• Has experience in supervision of MSc and Doctoral level students.
• Has contributed to the development of specialist nursing practice in terms of education, practice development and research.
• Mentoring and supervising colleagues in Lecturer and Clinical Educator positions.