Lecturer In Adult Nursing (P/T)

Job summary We are seeking a Registered Adult Nurse to join our innovative and enthusiastic team on a permanent basis at our Chichester campus.
This role will contribute to the development of nursing skills, supporting simulated learning practice and work-related learning.
Lecturers will teach as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study and/or across developing areas, with the assistance of a mentor and/or senior colleague if required.
The role will involve teaching, quality assurance compliance, partnership working, research and income generation in the School as well as engaging in the curriculum planning, design and leadership of teaching and research activity across all courses.
Main duties of the job You will have the knowledge, experience and skills to enablecontemporary contribution to the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing programme.
You willneed to be an NMC registrant in good standing asRegistered Nurse Adult, havedemonstrablecontemporaryclinical knowledge required for Nursing Adults in a range of care settings, a HE teaching qualification (Associate Fellow orFellow) OR willingness to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Learningand Teaching in Higher Education/Academic Professional within an agreedtimeframe together and demonstrableevidence of delivering teaching,learning and assessment.The successful candidate will need to be motivated, proactive and engagewith collaborative working both as a team and with wider partners.
We aim toensure that we equip our graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in theworkplace upon graduation and throughout their professional careers.
As such, wenot only focus on the acquisition of caring science knowledge, but also onvital transferable skills, such as compassionate leadership and robust digitalskills.
About us You will work within the team to strengthen thedistinctiveness of the Universitys student experience as high-quality,personalised, accessible and aspirational.
Youll need to demonstrate anability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team,excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approachesto learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.
A top 40 UK University who prides itself on oursense of community, including an excellent staff experience.In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers Pension Scheme.
Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.Theres also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Lecturer in Adult NursingJob Number: 0001KXJDepartment/Institute: School of Nursing and Allied Health Reports to: Head of the School of Nursing and Allied HealthHours: FTECampus base: Based at Bishop Otter campus Chichester but required to work at any centre where University business is conducted that is within reasonable distance of the campus base.Function of the Post:This role will broadly contribute to the development of nursing skills, supporting simulated learning practice and work-related learning.
Lecturers will teach as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study and/or across developing areas, with the assistance of a mentor and/or senior colleague if required.
As a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health the post holder will contribute to the teaching within the School related to Nursing, teaching, quality assurance compliance, partnership working, research and income generation in the School associated with our Pre-Registration Nursing courses.
They will engage in the curriculum planning, design and leadership of teaching and research activity associated with this.Principal Accountabilities:As a Lecturer in the department of School of Nursing and Allied Health, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Department/Director of Institute, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff.Learning and TeachingBe responsible for the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area as well as other developing areas within the department.Contribute to curriculum development in the context of pre-registration NursingDesign teaching materials and delivery across modules associated with Nursing the Adult patient.Deliver lectures and/or seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement.Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques.Support and liaise with clinical practice partners in supporting student work-related learningBecoming an Academic Assessor in line with the NMC standards.Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques and engage with the Simulated Based Education developments.Engage in supporting student learning in the work environmentAssist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process.Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students.Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements.Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes.Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media.Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience.Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchersDeliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary.Research, scholarly and income generating activitiesEngage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities.Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague.Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.TeamworkUnderstand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University.Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes.Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department.Attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally.Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community.Communication, liaison and networkingCommunicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding.Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively.Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities.Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering.Managing peopleManage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required.Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor.Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes.Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes.Pastoral careDevelop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help.Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc.Planning and managing resourcesSupport the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate.Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues.Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met.Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work.Work environmentBe aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others.Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.ExpertisePossess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes.Engage in continuous professional development.Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning.Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of a Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related degree, ideally 2:1.
NMC registrant in good standing on the RN (Adult)/RGN part of the Register.
HE teaching qualification or equivalent or willing to undertake one Desirable Masters level qualification in related subject to Nursing/Education/Health (or working towards) Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Personal Attributes Essential Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as work well with others effectively.
Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students.
Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels across the University.
Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People and Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.
Skills Essential Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise.
Able to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn.
Excellent teaching methods and presentation skills, supporting blended learning for students.
Able to deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching and will be willing to use a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary.
Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
Ability to develop areas of interest in the subject area.
Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions.
Desirable Research and/or enterprise skills in subject area.
Experience Essential Experience of contemporary nursing practice in the adult patient setting (minimum of 2 years).
Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC (2018) Nursing Future Nurse standards, associated programme implementation and wider current initiatives.
Demonstrable evidence of delivering effective and imaginative teaching.
Demonstrable experience in delivering practice related teaching, skills and simulation based learning.
An experienced nurse with educational experience/practice based learning experience.
Evidence of delivery/involvement in Higher Education projects and the development of Nursing.
Previous teaching/training experience, able to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning.
Able to identify the need for developing the content or structure of the subject area/module and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
Desirable Research portfolio aligned with subject area.
Simulated Based Learning experience