Clinical Skills Tutor (Nursing)

About Trinity:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.  

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Post Summary

The purpose of this post is to teach practical clinical skills and theory to students and registered nurses in the Trinity Simulation Suite on the St James’s Campus, online, in classroom settings and in designated practice areas.

While they will primarily contribute to the undergraduate programme, they will also undertake postgraduate teaching, supervision and mentoring as designated by the Head of School.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery aims to provide leadership in multi-professional healthcare research, education and practice at local, national and international levels. We strongly support the principle of equal access and encourage all students and staff to achieve their full potential within an open, liberal and facilitative environment.

A state-of-the-art simulation suite for student nurses and midwives has been established at the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences on the St James’s Hospital campus. Nurse and midwife education has evolved over the years, and one of the most recent innovations is the introduction of simulated learning environments. Nursing and midwifery students at Trinity are now able to carry out a broad range of clinical procedures and scenarios for acute and community adult nursing, child nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, paramedic and operating department practice at the new Trinity Simulation Suite. Combining the latest innovation in simulation mannequins, live-streaming video debriefing and evidence-based practice, simulated learning allows students to practice clinical skills in a safe, structured environment under the guidance of qualified discipline-specific, clinical nurse tutors. Students will be monitored through an observation room and sessions will be recorded for student self-assessment.

The school requires a candidate to contribute to, and grow, online teaching both in relation to simulation, clinical skills development and theoretical learning.

Police vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for this post.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

This is a specific purpose contract. The specific purpose nature of this role is to fill a Clinical Skills Tutor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from a period of secondment. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return.  If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition. 

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Nurse Tutor (General) Salary Scale (€67,321 - €75,544 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.

How to apply:

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit;

• A cover Letter (1x A4 page), outlining a clear account of your teaching experience to date
• A full curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible)

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries

 about this post should be made to Freda Neill, Clinical Skills Manager, at E:  

[email protected]
Application queries

about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Becky Brock, at E:

[email protected]

and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.