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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and collegial education team as a Lecturer in Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York.
The role will primarily involve delivery of our new Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA), whilst also supporting simulated practice learning across the Department . The RNDA, which commences in March 2024, will be our third apprenticeship programme within the Department of Health Sciences, joining the Trainee Nursing Associate and Advanced Clinical Practitioner programmes. In addition, the Department offers a range of other undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes which the postholder will be able to contribute to.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated registered nurse with a passion for nursing education and extensive knowledge of contemporary practice. Experience of teaching on apprenticeship programmes would be desirable, as would experience of involvement in the development and delivery of simulated practice learning.
The post is offered initially as a 12-month secondment or fixed-term contract.
The Department of Health Sciences is one of the most highly regarded centres for nursing and midwifery education in the UK, ranking high in University league tables. The Department houses over 330 academics, researchers and support staff engaged in delivering research, education and professional development.
Our core aim is to improve health and healthcare through the delivery of high quality teaching and the application of challenge-led research to policy and practice. We are committed to underpinning our teaching with our internationally renowned research. The University has an institutional research strategy to which the Department contributes by developing strong and well resourced research groups.
The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities
Role
- To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, particularly focused on the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
- To support the ongoing development and delivery of simulation and simulated practice learning across the Department
- To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
- To carry out on-going curriculum review, including teaching content and materials and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies
- To undertake effectively a range of administrative and managerial responsibilities
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- Postgraduate degree in Nursing OR equivalent professional experience
- Current registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Extensive knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to design & develop teaching programmes and offer provision of learning support across different levels of academic activity
- Experience of teaching on apprenticeship programmes and/or supporting apprentices in practice settings
- Ability to teach at any level within area of expertise, and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in the process of teaching
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Melissa Owens (Director of Nurse Education) at melissa.owens@york.ac.uk or Professor David Barrett (Deputy Head of Department) at david.i.barrett@york.ac.uk
Condition of employment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
