Job summary
1 yearfixed term contract full time or part time for up to 18 months
Salary range: £46,485 to 55,295 perannum (pro rata if applicable)
This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward our vision forapprenticeships within our expanding School of Nursing and Allied Health.Our contemporary courses are recognised by regulators and stakeholders foracademic quality, innovation and close partnerships to healthcare and the widersectors in which our graduates work.
As a Senior Lecturer, this project post will drive the curriculum designfor our new Registered Degree Nursing Apprenticeship (Adult Nursing) course andengage in the shaping the implementation of the curriculum, co-ordinating theteam and leadership associated with this. This is an opportunity to shapeour Apprenticeship offers at the University of Chichester that includes widercontributions with apprenticeship and offer fantastic newsimulation-based learning facilities that include an immersive learning suite,virtual reality and robotics within our new dedicated building. Our mission isto provide outstanding education for the future Nursing and Allied HealthWorkforce in a face to face supportive and interprofessional community.
Main duties of the job
Ideally candidates will have knowledge, experience and skills within thefield of Apprenticeships and Nursing education alongside extensive partnershipliaison will need to be acurrent Registered Adult Nurse withthe Nursing Midwifery Council, and havedemonstrableexpertise in innovative,effective and inspirational teaching and learning for students.
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,we not 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.
Inaddition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits anddiscounts which include:
Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the TeachersPension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employercontributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover schemeenhancement. A paid closure period overthe Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 dayspro 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 ourBognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee AssistanceProgramme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional trainingopportunities throughout the year. Job description
Job responsibilities
Department: School of Nursing and Allied Health
Post: Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing (RNDA development)
Job number: 0001MYH
Reports to: Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health
Hours: Full-time, One year (or two year part-time considered)
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 the School of Nursing and Allied Health the post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of a Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship. This will be continuing curriculum development with partnership engagement, students and service/user care groups and building on our success of providing Apprenticeships for local employers for Nursing and Allied Health. Becoming a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing within our new School will also require teaching/learning activity in your field of practice, engagement with quality assurance compliance both with the regulators and across work-related learning experiences as relevant, research and ensuring this apprenticeship become embedded in the School.
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.
At Senior Lecturer level the post holder will be expected to engage in the planning, design and leadership of teaching and research activity, and to be making wider contributions with partners and activity associated with the School and the University.
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 the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship which complement our current provision within the School of Nursing and Allied Health Take responsibility for curriculum development engagement activity, course design and associated marketing. Implementation of the programme within the School. At times take sole responsibility for the design of teaching material and delivery across a range of modules or within a subject area. This may be at the level of the programme lead in the future. Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes. 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. 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 complex and conceptual ideas to students and peers, using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding. 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
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 Adult 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 course design and implementation of educational programmes. 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 evidence of continuing professional development. Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC (2018) Nursing Future Nurse standards. Demonstrable knowledge of the apprenticeship standards and implementation of apprenticeships An experienced nurse educator in the HEI or practice setting with experience of course design and implementation of curricula. 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.
