Lecturer in Nursing (Adult)

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER; Worcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Worcester is seeking an outstanding academic or practitioner for a teaching role in nursing. The successful candidate will deliver pre-registration nursing programs including BSc and apprenticeship provision. They will inspire students by promoting critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Opportunities for professional development are provided, along with an inclusive work environment. The role offers a competitive salary package and numerous benefits, such as generous leave and training support.

Benefits

Annual salary increment

47 days of leave per year

Staff Retail Benefits Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

In-house training support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of nursing practice and education.
• Ability to assess students and supervise projects.
• Experience in teaching core subjects in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-registration nursing programmes.
• Promote critical thinking and evidence-based practice among students.
• Advance professional development aligned with school objectives.

Skills

Expert knowledge in nursing

Commitment to academic enquiry

Ability to design teaching sessions

Flexible approach to subject material

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in nursing

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity

for an outstanding academic or practitioner to join a highly professional and motivated team to teach across our nursing programmes. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a reputation for contemporary and innovative Nursing and Midwifery provision. Our NMC approved programmes are nationally recognised for their high quality, student satisfaction, and sustained high employability of our alumni.

The focus of this post is on the delivery of our pre‑registration portfolio including BSc and apprenticeship provision. The post holder will be expected to teach a range of core subjects and should have a flexible approach to the subject material they teach. The post holder will, therefore, be committed to promoting academic enquiry, helping develop critical thinking in students by supporting safe, effective and evidence‑based practice. By providing expert knowledge, you will lead agreed modules, assess students and supervise projects. The post holder should be able to draw upon his or her own subject knowledge to design teaching sessions that maximise the integration of theory to practice.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery upholds the University mission to inspire those who teach and those who learn, in an inclusive way, which reflects a collective commitment to equip students and staff with the skills, knowledge and aptitude to make a positive impact on the health of the individuals, populations and communities we serve. The post holder will therefore be provided with the opportunity to advance their professional development to meet the needs of the post and objectives of the school.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Well‑being advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In‑house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Susan Thomas, Head of Department of Nursing: [e-mail]

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

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