Job summary
Shape
the future of Children's Nursing Education at the University of Plymouth
Are you
passionate about inspiring the next generation of children's nurses. Join our
innovative and supportive Children's Nursing team within the Faculty of Health
at the University of Plymouth, and make a real impact on future healthcare
practice.
About
the Role
The
School of Nursing and Midwifery delivers exciting, forward-thinking programmes
across adult, child and mental health nursing, as well as midwifery. Designed
with students careers and future workforce needs in mind, our programmes
combine academic excellence with strong clinical partnerships.
Working
alongside local NHS trusts, we deliver high-quality clinical education and
drive impactful research. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an
outstanding learning environment, empowering students to develop the knowledge
and skills to thrive in rewarding healthcare careers.
Main duties of the job
As a Lecturer
in Childrens Nursing, you will
Contribute
to and, where appropriate, lead undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Play
a key role in advancing childrens nursing education across all healthcare
settings.
Bring
expertise in caring for children and families, ensuring teaching reflects
contemporary practice.
Join
a proactive, enthusiastic team committed to excellence in education and student
experience.
Support
the development of Advanced Clinical Practice pathways and contribute to
growing the academic standing of the discipline.
You will
be based on campus three days per week, with flexibility for some home
working in line with business needs.
A Standard
DBS Check is required. In some cases, an ATAS Certificate may also
be needed.
About us
For an
informal discussion, please contact
lucy.jenner@plymouth.ac.uk
07466 474736
What
Were Looking For
Essential
Experience
Registered
Childrens Nurse (NMC).
Strong,
up-to-date knowledge of contemporary children's nursing practice.
Relevant
and recent experience in clinical practice.
Understanding
of current priorities in child health, education and service delivery.
Commitment
to developing your teaching practice.
Desirable
Experience
in clinical skills teaching.
Masters
degree (or willingness to work towards one).
Recognised
teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
About
Us
The
Faculty of Health proudly holds four Silver Athena Swan awards,
demonstrating our commitment to equality and inclusion.
The
University of Plymouth has a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture,
supported by the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute.
As part of our academic community, you will have opportunities to contribute to
research that addresses global challenges and drives innovation in healthcare.
Our
Offer
When you
join us, you'll benefit from:
35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure days
Generous
pension scheme (NHS scheme may be available subject to eligibility)
Application
Process
Please
apply online and use your supporting statement to show how you meet the
essential criteria in the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education/Teaching:
Deliver teaching of the
highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures,
tutorials, practicals and seminars and participate in field trips.
Contribute to delivery
nationally and internationally as appropriate and in line with University
policies and guidelines.
Provide pastoral care
(through the role of personal tutor where appropriate).
Supervise students on
projects, field trips, placements, including where appropriate in clinical or
professional practice Ensuring that a high-quality learning and research
environment is provided.
Set and mark coursework
and exams within required timescales and provide constructive feedback to
students in line with University guidelines/policy.
Engage with relevant
professional bodies, organisations, and industries to support their work and
inform teaching to enhance the student experience and student employability.
Contribute to the
development of new programmes of study.
Monitor, evaluate and
review course and programme design ensuring suitable for on-campus and distance
learning delivery, and revise as necessary to ensure excellence and coherence.
Identify areas of existing provision in need of revision or improvement and
take forward as appropriate.
Develop and promote innovative
teaching and learning approaches, media, and material, which create interest,
understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
Leadership, Management and
Engagement:
Work as a team member, developing
productive relationships with colleagues and leading modules, programmes and activities
where appropriate.
Manage administrative tasks
as appropriate relating to research, enterprise, education and teaching, including
risk assessment of activities and contribute to project meetings and report
writing.
Actively participate in national/international
recruitment and marketing activities in the School and other student events as appropriate.
Participate in and develop
external networks and build the reputation of the organisation through disseminating learning
through appropriate fora.
Research and Enterprise:
Where possible be willing
to support the development of research objectives, projects, and proposals,
that contribute towards teaching. To work towards conducting research individually
or within a team. Through these opportunities ensure that the outputs of
research are used to enhance teaching where relevant.
Identify suitable sources
of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
Develop a growing national
and international reputation for supporting research, building towards dissemination
and explanation of high-quality findings through relevant peer reviewed
publications.
Explore opportunities to
Represent the School/Faculty/University externally within relevant research communities
that contribute to the field and the Universitys profile within it.
Develop and sustain links with
relevant industries and organisations to grow collaborations, employability, and
funding support.
Where relevant, contribute
to enterprise in the University, drawing on internal and external partnerships.
Develop ideas for generating income and promoting a subject area and contribute
to the process of securing.
Participate in research supervision
and pastoral support for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education/Teaching:
Deliver teaching of the
highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures,
tutorials, practicals and seminars and participate in field trips.
Contribute to delivery
nationally and internationally as appropriate and in line with University
policies and guidelines.
Provide pastoral care
(through the role of personal tutor where appropriate).
Supervise students on
projects, field trips, placements, including where appropriate in clinical or
professional practice Ensuring that a high-quality learning and research
environment is provided.
Set and mark coursework
and exams within required timescales and provide constructive feedback to
students in line with University guidelines/policy.
Engage with relevant
professional bodies, organisations, and industries to support their work and
inform teaching to enhance the student experience and student employability.
Contribute to the
development of new programmes of study.
Monitor, evaluate and
review course and programme design ensuring suitable for on-campus and distance
learning delivery, and revise as necessary to ensure excellence and coherence.
Identify areas of existing provision in need of revision or improvement and
take forward as appropriate.
Develop and promote innovative
teaching and learning approaches, media, and material, which create interest,
understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
Leadership, Management and
Engagement:
Work as a team member, developing
productive relationships with colleagues and leading modules, programmes and activities
where appropriate.
Manage administrative tasks
as appropriate relating to research, enterprise, education and teaching, including
risk assessment of activities and contribute to project meetings and report
writing.
Actively participate in national/international
recruitment and marketing activities in the School and other student events as appropriate.
Participate in and develop
external networks and build the reputation of the organisation through disseminating learning
through appropriate fora.
Research and Enterprise:
Where possible be willing
to support the development of research objectives, projects, and proposals,
that contribute towards teaching. To work towards conducting research individually
or within a team. Through these opportunities ensure that the outputs of
research are used to enhance teaching where relevant.
Identify suitable sources
of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
Develop a growing national
and international reputation for supporting research, building towards dissemination
and explanation of high-quality findings through relevant peer reviewed
publications.
Explore opportunities to
Represent the School/Faculty/University externally within relevant research communities
that contribute to the field and the Universitys profile within it.
Develop and sustain links with
relevant industries and organisations to grow collaborations, employability, and
funding support.
Where relevant, contribute
to enterprise in the University, drawing on internal and external partnerships.
Develop ideas for generating income and promoting a subject area and contribute
to the process of securing.
Participate in research supervision
and pastoral support for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a specific discipline sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field (Essential)
- Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate HEA fellowship (Essential)
- Clinical experience in relevant discipline (Essential)
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline (Desirable)
- PhD or equivalent international qualification or commensurate level of recognition/international profile in a relevant discipline (Desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in relevant discipline (Essential)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering high quality research led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level (Desirable)
- Able to demonstrate the delivery of high-quality research outputs at the appropriate quality level for the discipline and has developed, or has clear plans to develop, impact within area of research (Desirable)
- Contributed to quality assurance activities (such as approval, periodic review, student complaints) (Desirable)
- Ability to demonstrate enhancement to the learning experience through flexible delivery, and pedagogic innovation including the use of digital media, as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of students (Desirable)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deliver high-quality innovative teaching and learning (Essential)
- Intellectual agility for the solving of problems (Essential)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a specific discipline sufficient to enable innovation and new understanding in the field (Essential)
- Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate HEA fellowship (Essential)
- Clinical experience in relevant discipline (Essential)
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline (Desirable)
- PhD or equivalent international qualification or commensurate level of recognition/international profile in a relevant discipline (Desirable)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in relevant discipline (Essential)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering high quality research led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level (Desirable)
- Able to demonstrate the delivery of high-quality research outputs at the appropriate quality level for the discipline and has developed, or has clear plans to develop, impact within area of research (Desirable)
- Contributed to quality assurance activities (such as approval, periodic review, student complaints) (Desirable)
- Ability to demonstrate enhancement to the learning experience through flexible delivery, and pedagogic innovation including the use of digital media, as appropriate to meet the diverse needs of students (Desirable)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to deliver high-quality innovative teaching and learning (Essential)
- Intellectual agility for the solving of problems (Essential)
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).
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).
