Senior Lecturer in Nursing

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

School of Nursing and Allied Health

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward our vision for apprenticeships within our expanding new School of Nursing and Allied Health.  Our innovative courses are recognised by the NMC for academic quality, innovation and close partnerships to healthcare and the wider sectors in which our graduates work.  

As a Senior Lecturer, the post holder will become the Programme Leader for the Apprentices Nursing Associate FdSC course and engage in shaping the implementation of the curriculum, co-ordinating the team and leadership associated with this.  This is an opportunity to shape the Nursing Associate agenda at the University of Chichester that includes wider contributions with apprenticeship and practice. We offer fantastic new simulation-based learning facilities that include an immersive learning suite, virtual reality and robotics within our new dedicated building. Our mission is to provide outstanding education for the future Nursing and Allied Health Workforce in a face to face supportive and interprofessional community.  

About you

The appointed post holder will have knowledge, experience and skills within the field of Apprenticeships and Nursing Associate education alongside extensive partnership liaison experience. You will need to be a current Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council, and have demonstrable expertise in innovative, effective and inspirational teaching and learning for students. We would particularly welcome candidates who have community or public health experience. 

You will be motivated, proactive and engage with collaborative working both as a team and with wider partners. We aim to ensure that we equip our graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace upon graduation and throughout their professional careers. As such, we not only focus on the acquisition of caring science knowledge, but also on vital transferable skills, such as compassionate leadership and robust digital skills.  

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. A top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by: Dr Nita Muir, at [email protected]    

• Closing Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024 (at midnight)
• Interview Date: Monday 25 March 2024

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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