Lecturer in Adult Nursing

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.   

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.

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.

Learning / Teaching

1. Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.
2. Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
3. Undertake tutorial responsibilities, including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students as required in order to support students to: optimise their learning opportunities and career progression; monitor their progress, signpost sources of student support and enable them to develop independence as learners.
4. Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
5. Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
6. Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.
7. Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities.

Curriculum Development

1. To take part in curriculum development within field of expertise, reviewing and revising traditional modes of study, and devising or contributing to new modes.
2. Bring contemporary nursing expertise to the curriculum team

Practice Teaching

1. To lead or contribute to inspirational practical teaching, for example through clinical simulation or support for practice placements (E.g. visits to students practice partners and assessors/supervisors).
2. Lead and contribute to the support and development of learners in practice as required.
3. Liaise with practice partners to develop innovative strategies to facilitate student learning, supervision and assessment in placement areas for nursing and healthcare practice.

Research / Scholarship

1. Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.
2. Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.
3. Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations.
4. Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.

Other

1. Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.
2. Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.
3. Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required.
4. Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities.
5. Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance.
6. Contribute to effective cross College / University working.
7. Observe and implement University policies and procedures.