Senior Lecturer in Nursing Apprenticeships

Job summary

Part time fixed term contract fte ( hours) until 31 July 2025

Salary range: £46,485 to 55,295 per annum pro rata

This is a unique project role which will be centred around becoming a Senior Lecturer within our new and innovative School alongside working closely with NHS/Primary care/Council and private health care partners. The focus is to promote engagement with the quality assurance compliance from the regulators and across work-related learning experiences as relevant, any associated research and ensuring our developing apprenticeships become embedded in the School.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be working with our colleagues in workforce development at the NHS Sussex Integrated Care board to continue our expansion activity in apprenticeships from the School of Nursing and Allied Health. Your focus will be to contribute to the development of a collaborative partnership/network which will enhance apprenticeship clinical learning for our developing Speech and Language apprenticeship. You will have a focus on enabling SLT providers to join the collaboration, ensuring engagement which aligns with the necessary regulatory and apprenticeship requirements.

Ideally candidates will have knowledge, experience and skills within the field of Apprenticeships alongside extensive partnership liaison experience. You will be an AHP or nurse with experience of apprenticeships and/or workforce development.

About us

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the Universitys student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. Youll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. A top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense 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

Department: School of Nursing and Allied Health

Post: Senior Lecturer in Nursing Apprenticeships (Clinical Learning) p/t

Job number: 0001MYO

Reports to: Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health

Hours: Part time hours FTE fixed term contract until 31 July 2025.

Campus base: Based at Bishop Otter Campus, 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:

As a Senior Lecturer in Nursing, you be working with our colleagues in the Clinical Education department in the NHS Sussex Integrated Care board to continue our expansion activity in apprenticeships from the School of Nursing and Allied Health. Your focus will be to contribute to the development of a collaborative partnership/network which will enhance apprenticeship clinical learning for both Nursing and Allied Health, in particular, Speech and Language. You will have a focus on enabling primary care/SLT providers to join the collaboration, ensuring engagement which aligns with the necessary NMC/HCPC and apprenticeship requirements.

The working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment, research and income generation activities in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of School of Nursing and Allied Health after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines in the academic contract.

Principal Accountabilities:

The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you including to understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University. All staff have a role in supporting the Universitys People Strategy 2018-2025 Working together - Supporting each other.

Learning and Teaching

Take responsibility for the development of partnerships for apprenticeship expansion in Identified Nursing and Allied Health courses Take responsibility curriculum development around educational resources associated in this development Liaise and work collaboratively with NHS workforce development staff to ensure success in these development areas. Promote access to and from GP practices for Nursing Associates/PG DIP and RN learners. Implementation of the programme within the School. Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material associated with the role Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes. Lead on and collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures. Oversee the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems. Undertake the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media. Assess the work and progress of students by reference to established criteria and provide constructive feedback to students. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Tackle issues affecting the quality of delivery, referring more serious matters to senior colleagues, as appropriate. 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 researchers.

Research, scholarly and income generating activities

Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities. Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects. Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities. Develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. Engage in and develop income generating activity applicable to the context of the school and with full discussion with the Head of School. Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, for funding and accreditation purposes. Strive to achieve national and/or international recognition for these activities.

Communication, liaison and networking

Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively. Participate in and develop internal and external networks ( internal and external committees), for example to contribute to student recruitment, student placements, outreach work, sharing information and ideas and building relationships for future collaboration. 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.

Teamwork

You will work alongside learners in a coaching and mentoring capacity to promote best practice, to motivate and inspire staff to achieve their best and promote a positive learning culture within General Practice Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University. Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff. Co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify and respond to students needs. Lead on the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department. Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally. Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures. Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community.

Managing people

Depending on the area of work, the post holder could be expected to manage, co-ordinate and/or supervise the work of others. Support and mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on their personal development relating to teaching and/or research and/or income generation and taking account of relevant professional frameworks ( UK Professional Standards Framework and the Researcher Development Framework). Co-ordinate the work of others to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required. Act as a mentor for students in capacity of Academic advisor.

Pastoral care

Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help and advice. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. Support students in developing their resilience to be able to take responsibility and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Provide support for students as an Academic Advisor and Academic Assessor (NMC 2018) Planning and managing resources As module co-ordinator, liaise with others (such as professional services staff or academic colleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Manage projects relating to own area of work and/or outside the department. Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas such as admissions, time-tabling, examinations, assessment of progress and student attendance.

Work environment

Be 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.

Expertise

Possess breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop the curriculum, establish teaching programmes and the provision of learning support. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines. Develop innovative and creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges.

Other duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. All staff have a role in supporting the Universitys People Strategy: Working Together Supporting each other, 2018-25 and the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy 2018-25.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A minimum of 2:1 Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related degree. NMC Nurse registrant in good standing on the Register. Masters level qualification in related subject to Nursing/Education/Health or working towards this. HE teaching qualification or equivalent or willing to undertake one.

Desirable

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Doctorate/Phd or working towards

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable skills in working across organisations. Skill which contribute to the development of a culture of inclusivity, innovation and enterprise. Demonstrable current teaching methods and presentation skills, supporting blended learning for students. Sound administrative, Digital, IT, organisational and prioritisation skills. Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions. Highly developed academic support and guidance skills. Demonstrable skills in developing areas of interest in the subject area.

Desirable

Skills in work-related learning projects Partnership working

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of the apprenticeship standards and implementation of apprenticeships Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development. Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC (2018) Nursing Future Nurse standards/HCPC regulations An experienced workforce lead or educator from either HE or local clinical environments. Experience of engaging with apprenticeships in Health or associated subjects. Demonstrable current practice learning appreciation to support students learning in practice. Experience of delivering and leading on high quality, effective and imaginative teaching, supporting blended learning for students.

Desirable

Research or scholarly activity profile in Nursing/ Nurse Education. Some research experience. Apprenticeship management

Personal Attributes

Essential

Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as inclusivity when working with others. Demonstrate attributes of Emotional Intelligence and excellent team working. Able to manage competing demands and pressures. Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students and/or staff. Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels of the organisation. Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People Strategy and the Application Interview References. Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.

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