Job summary
We really want to hear from you if you are passionate about nursing and developing the workforce by using your transferable skills and experience to teach the next generation of professionals. As you would expect, we are absolutely committed to teaching excellence and therefore we will provide comprehensive support to help you make to transition to academia. We will work with you to agree a personal development plan (including a formal teaching qualification) to enable your success in this exciting new role.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the Nursing programme, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, including the academic and personal support of students. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissioins of the Nursing programme.
NMC registration is an essential requirement for this role along with a first degree. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Nursing.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Nursing Education as well as being able to facilitate the maintenance of a range of links between courses and the many Health Care Partners.
About us
Are you interested in teaching the next generation of nurses, working at the number one University in Greater Manchester for student experience? The University has an opportunity for a part-time (0.6 FTE) Lecturer in Nursing CPD, based at the Main University of Bolton Campus.
Here at the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of Teaching Intensive, Research Informed we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and they pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To teach on CPD courses and other programmes / modules / workshops across the school
To contribute to the development of all facets of Nursing and Health within the Subject group and to
the wider portfolio of the School/University as appropriate.
To contribute to as appropriate pre-entry, recruitment, selection and admissions activities (including
Open Days and Partner/Employee Visits) in line with NMC requriments
Job description
Job responsibilities
To teach on CPD courses and other programmes / modules / workshops across the school
To contribute to the development of all facets of Nursing and Health within the Subject group and to
the wider portfolio of the School/University as appropriate.
To contribute to as appropriate pre-entry, recruitment, selection and admissions activities (including
Open Days and Partner/Employee Visits) in line with NMC requriments
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take part in the recruitment and admissions of Nursing Students in line with NMC requirements.
- Credible teaching and assessment skills within a Nursing context
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and with others as a team member
- Able to operate systems and processes to enhance quality and teaching and learning excellence
- Ability and commitment to undertake appropriate subject specific research and/or enterprise activity and/or high-levelprofessional practice within the field
- Knowledge and experience in supervising student work and providing appropriate support/feedback
- Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge to work within established programmes and to contribute to research in the area of Nursing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade people at all levels and to exchange complex concepts in a manner appropriate to the audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in relevant subject area
- Registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g. NMC
- PhD/Professional Doctorate or willing to complete within specified timescales, or equivalent level qualification or outstanding achievements in the professional field
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area
- A relevant teaching qualification and/or fellowship status of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), or a willingness to obtain fellowship membership of the HEA within a specified time frame
Experience
Essential
- Experience in using and developing new technologies and professional practice initiatives relevant to the subject area
- Experienced and able to publish results of research
- Experience in developing and delivering successful learning
- and teaching improvement
Desirable
- Some experience with NMC Nursing recruitment and admissions
- Experience of contributing to and implementing quality assurance procedures
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take part in the recruitment and admissions of Nursing Students in line with NMC requirements.
- Credible teaching and assessment skills within a Nursing context
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and with others as a team member
- Able to operate systems and processes to enhance quality and teaching and learning excellence
- Ability and commitment to undertake appropriate subject specific research and/or enterprise activity and/or high-levelprofessional practice within the field
- Knowledge and experience in supervising student work and providing appropriate support/feedback
- Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge to work within established programmes and to contribute to research in the area of Nursing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade people at all levels and to exchange complex concepts in a manner appropriate to the audience
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in relevant subject area
- Registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g. NMC
- PhD/Professional Doctorate or willing to complete within specified timescales, or equivalent level qualification or outstanding achievements in the professional field
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in relevant subject area
- A relevant teaching qualification and/or fellowship status of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), or a willingness to obtain fellowship membership of the HEA within a specified time frame
Experience
Essential
- Experience in using and developing new technologies and professional practice initiatives relevant to the subject area
- Experienced and able to publish results of research
- Experience in developing and delivering successful learning
- and teaching improvement
Desirable
- Some experience with NMC Nursing recruitment and admissions
- Experience of contributing to and implementing quality assurance procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
