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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Nursing

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University of Worcester

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Worcester

AI generated summary

  • You need a nursing degree, NMC registration, PGCTHE, teaching experience, relevant qualifications, ICT proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Senior Lecturer role requires a Master’s and PhD.
  • You will lead teaching, design assessments, support students, ensure quality compliance, engage in research, and contribute to recruitment and academic administration while promoting inclusivity.

Requirements

  • A first degree in Nursing or a relevant health subject.
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registerable qualification in Nursing.
  • Current registration with the NMC.
  • Post Graduate Certificate Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCTHE).
  • Essential for Senior Lecturer (Teaching): Relevant Masters qualification or working towards.
  • PhD or other Doctoral Qualification.
  • Experience of teaching nursing students / apprentices on NMC approved programmes, with evidence of successful student learning outcomes and good pedagogic practice.
  • Relevant professional educational / practice experience.
  • Clear evidence of sustained continuous professional development.
  • Demonstrable capacity to make a substantial contribution to the Learning & Teaching agenda within the nursing curriculum(s).
  • A sound understanding of Apprenticeships, including regulatory and quality assurance processes.
  • High level of ICT proficiency for teaching and administration purposes.
  • Awareness of national strategic and policy developments in health and social care.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a range of people including students, lecturers, managers, representatives of external organisations and the public, both orally and in writing.
  • Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
  • Essential for Senior Lecturer (Teaching): Excellent awareness of both educational and health policy, development, and practice.
  • Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

  • To contribute through module and / or course leadership the academic, clinical skills and simulation teaching within the School, drawing on ones own area of specialism and to design teaching sessions which maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice.
  • To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of work, individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
  • To contribute to the design and development of innovative, inclusive, and inspiring learning materials and assessments including e-learning.
  • To act as a Personal Academic Tutor, which includes Individual Learner Progress Reviews (ILPR`s).
  • To ensure all teaching, learning and assessment activity meets the requirements of university quality assurance processes and external quality standards such as the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) occupational standards aligned to the Professional Body standards (Nursing and Midwifery Council, NMC), The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and are compliant with the Educational and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
  • To provide support for external quality inspections (e.g. OFSTED, NMC, EFSA), which may be at short notice, and may necessitate working outside of normal office hours.
  • To engage as an Academic Assessor to collate and confirm student achievement of NMC proficiencies and programme outcomes.
  • To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and College.
  • To participate in the recruitment of students, including selection events and open days.
  • To ensure that the teaching for which you are responsible is informed by contemporary research, scholarship, knowledge exchange and professional practice, and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and thinking.
  • Where appropriate, to undertake research, scholarship, and knowledge transfer through engaging in professional practice and contributing to research and its dissemination through publication.
  • Participate fully in the life of the School and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of School or her / his nominee.
  • To participate in annual staff development and review processes.
  • Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
  • Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
  • Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Nursing?

The focus of this position is on the delivery of the pre-registration nursing portfolio, including BSc and apprenticeship provisions, with an emphasis on teaching a range of core subjects.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have a first degree in Nursing or a relevant health subject, a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registerable qualification in Nursing, and current registration with the NMC.

Is experience in teaching nursing students necessary?

Yes, candidates must have experience of teaching nursing students or apprentices on NMC approved programmes, demonstrating evidence of successful student learning outcomes and good pedagogic practice.

What type of professional development opportunities are available?

The role provides opportunities for professional development to meet the needs of the position and objectives of the school, including participating in training activities and annual staff development processes.

Will the position require working outside of normal office hours?

Yes, there may be a need to work outside normal office hours to support external quality inspections, which can occur at short notice.

What administrative responsibilities will the post holder have?

The post holder will carry out academic administrative work, participate in relevant committees within the School and College, and act as a Personal Academic Tutor for students.

Is participation in student recruitment part of this role?

Yes, the role involves participating in student recruitment activities, including selection events and open days.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary for this position ranges from £37,100 to £54,395 per year.

Where is the position based?

This position is based at the University of Worcester's St Johns campus in Worcestershire.

Is a postgraduate qualification preferred for senior lecturer candidates?

Yes, a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCTHE) is desirable, and a relevant Master's qualification or progress towards one is essential for Senior Lecturer (Teaching) candidates.

Are applicants required to have UK professional registration?

Yes, applicants must have current UK professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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