Professor of Nursing

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Liverpool seeks an experienced academic professional to develop and lead world-class research and teach courses in nursing and allied health. The role includes mentoring, securing funding, and contributing to PhD programs, emphasizing an established international research profile. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent annual leave provision

Massively discounted gym and fitness classes

Qualifications

• An established international research profile in the field of nursing.
• Experience in developing research proposals and managing projects.
• Evidence of activities indicating esteem in the academic community.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities demonstrating social and cultural impacts.
• Plan and teach courses in nursing and allied health.
• Provide academic leadership in research and teaching.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to mentor and support colleagues

Education

Doctorate in a nursing related field

Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCert TLHE)

Job description

Overview

To develop and lead world‑class research in the area of your expertise; evidenced through income generation, high‑quality publications, networking and impact. To mentor and facilitate the activity of other researchers in the School with a view to building a strong research culture. To provide strategic leadership of the PhD programmes.

Core Research Responsibilities

• Demonstrate capability to lead activities that will show the wider social, cultural and/or economic impact of your research through appropriate engagement with external stakeholders.
• Take a leading role in identifying and securing external funding through research grants and contracts and in developing collaborative research income‑generating ideas.
• Provide academic leadership and inspiration to those working in relevant research areas, foster interdisciplinary team‑working and promote high quality research and scholarship within nursing, public and allied health.
• Develop and maintain an independent research reputation by, for example, serving on peer‑review committees, working groups, journal editorial or research grant reviewing committees.
• Act as a leading authority in the field or specialism, developing new knowledge, understanding and innovation in the area.
• Contribute to a vibrant research and applied culture through an ongoing programme of relevant activities (e.g. workshops, seminars, conferences) to promote research activities at School and University level.
• Ensure that the research activities of the School are integral to the learning experience of students.
• Further the application of knowledge benefiting industry, public policy, society, government and culture through activities such as consultancy, innovation through enterprise and public engagement through the media.
• Encourage and enable the transfer and application of knowledge to the benefit of society through industry‑sponsored research or knowledge‑transfer partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of PhD, Professional Doctorate and related programmes of the School through providing/supporting strategic leadership.

Core Academic Teaching Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in line with LJMU’s Learning Teaching and Assessment strategy, Academic Framework and quality requirements on School undergraduate, postgraduate and taught doctoral programmes.
• Lead on/contribute to programme/module development and curriculum review (inc., national and international collaborative partners).
• Work with colleagues to support strong postgraduate and doctoral programme identity.
• Make appropriate use of technology to support learning and teaching, e.g. LJMU’s VLE.
• Design and deliver pedagogically sound and where appropriate innovative approaches to the learning experience of students with the intention of challenging preconceptions and fostering debate.
• Develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse, articulate self‑expression and reasoned argument.
• Mark/assess assignments and examinations and provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic leadership and inspiration to those teaching within subject area.
• Participate in the improvement of teaching through the University’s observation and peer review schemes.

Citizenship

• Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working relationships with other team members.
• Support colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development; train/advise on own area of expertise where appropriate; coach and support colleagues in developing research.
• Attend and make a positive contribution to relevant school meetings. Lead, participate in and assist the work of committees, working parties and panels etc.
• Set up, develop and sustain new relationships with client organisations, professional bodies or other universities/networks, provide consultancy/professional advice to such bodies or act in the capacity of external examiner to other institutions.
• Generate external recognition for self and school and participate in engagement activity such as community liaison. Contribute to the creation and/or development of social enterprise, cultural enrichment or outreach events beyond the University’s own initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and prospective students, staff and visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the University’s values of an inclusive and diverse community.

Values and Regulations

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director, School of Nursing, Public and Allied Health.
• A commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations and Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• A commitment to adhere to and promote the ethos of Respect Always as set out in the Respect Always Charter.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities. The post holder is required to minimise the environmental impact in the performance of the role, contribute to (and supervise if applicable) the implementation of environmental improvement measures and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU’s Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy and the Climate Change Action Plan.
• The post-holder’s mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University’s Executive Leadership Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Safety Management Code of Practice (MCP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy. The post-holder’s mandatory Environmental Management responsibilities are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Environmental Management Code of Practice (ECP1) Organisation for the Implementation of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

Person Specification

The person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude required to perform the duties of this post effectively. The criteria order listed should not be taken to imply their relative importance. Both paid and unpaid experience may be relevant.

• Registered Nurse.
• Doctorate in a nursing related field.
• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCert TLHE and/or membership of HEA).
• An established international research profile in the field of nursing.
• A substantial record of high-quality publications at international level.
• Experience of developing research proposals, success in attracting external funding and managing research projects.
• Evidence of activities indicating esteem (e.g. invited keynotes, journal editorial board, editing/contributing to special issues etc.).
• Successful supervision to completion of postgraduate research students (MPhil/PhD).
• Experience of examination of postgraduate research students (MPhil/PhD).
• Extensive nursing experience.
• Experience of working in a senior role within clinical practice or higher education.
• Ability to teach at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide research leadership and motivate colleagues.
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues to develop further their national and international publishing careers.
• Ability to work co‑operatively and successfully within a team.
• Commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations, including diversity and inclusion policy.
• Other Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.

Desirable Factors

Minimum requirements evidence: evidence of collaborative working with key service providers and health education policy bodies, experience in leading research teams, experience of evidencing the reach and significance of research impact.

Location

City campus, Tithebarn Street, although staff may be asked to work in any location within the University.

Introduction

The appointed person will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Nursing, Public and Allied Health.

Financial Benefits and Working Life Balance

Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35‑hour working week. 17.5% employer contributions to pensions for non‑academic staff enrolled into Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year. Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job‑shares, flexible working hours and part‑time roles where possible. Health and wellbeing: regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing. Career benefits: continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning. Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action – be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days. Discounts and other benefits: a reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day‑to‑day purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest‑free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.