Lecturer in Adult Nursing

About the role

You will join a team of experienced and friendly staff who deliver pre-registration and post-registration nursing and healthcare courses at the University of Derby.

The post is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, one of three Schools within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. However, you will also be required to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines within the College. The subject area offers programmes ranging from those for unqualified support staff, to Honours, Masters and Doctoral Degrees, which include Community Specialist and Advanced Nursing Practice.

The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care upholds the overall mission of the University by providing high quality, accessible learning opportunities; promoting academic enquiry and the advancement of knowledge using a variety of methods of delivery. We are committed to the Widening Participation agenda and have a good record of meeting the needs of local stakeholders. User and carer involvement in course development and delivery is an essential aspect of our work.

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual who will contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare education across the Pre-registration Adult Nursing Programmes, as well as taking forward the research and scholarship agenda. The role will contribute to programme development and delivery across the suite of programmes offered by the department, ranging from Foundation Degree to Doctorates as appropriate.

It is extremely important that you not only understand the student experience, but that you genuinely enjoy making a positive impact for them both in and out of classes, focussing on providing an excellent student experience.

Further information regarding the College can be found on the following link https://www.derby.ac.uk/colleges/health-psychology-social-care/ 

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Michelle Brown - Head of Discipline - 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

Principal accountabilities

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. Have the ability to inspire students
4. 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
   b. monitor their progress, signpost sources of student support and enable them to develop independence as learners.
5. Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
6. 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.
7. 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’.
8. 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.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Adult Nurse
• Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months)
• PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe
• Subject specific qualifications / knowledge

Experience

Research / Scholarship

• Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field
• Experience of research / enterprise activity
• Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy

Learning/Teaching

• Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes
• Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students
• Innovative and inspiring practical teaching experience within a Higher Education environment

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning
• Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
• Ability to develop teaching, learning and assessing strategies based on research and best practice across academic levels
• Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally
• Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working
• Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines
• Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values
• Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE
• A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience
• A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum
• A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum
• Flexible to the needs of others
• Innovative and creative
• Committed to continual enhancement and a high quality student experience
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality

Business requirements

• Able to take a flexible approach to work
• Willingness and flexibility to travel between University and partner sites in a time and cost effective manner
• Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
• Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
• Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
• A commitment to own professional development

As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.

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