Lecturer Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nurse)
Brunel University London is looking for an experienced SCPHN School Nurse on Part 3 of the register who has a passion for educating the next generation of School Nurses to make a difference to 0-19 care and address the NHS workforce plan. We would like you to bring your skills and experience to join our SCPHN team in the Department of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, where you will be teaching and supporting students undertaking their SCPHN qualification.
In your new role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a creative team, embedding the new SCPHN standards in the curriculum using innovative teaching and learning strategies. You will be working as part of a team who focus on enhancing the student experience and will share in the co-creation and delivery of this innovative programme. You will be expected to understand and be able to support a range of assessments in our on-campus facilities. We are particularly looking to recruit someone with strong professional experience and leadership as a School Nurse and Practice Supervisor / Assessor, ideally with experience of teaching in Practice and / or Higher Education context.
Main duties of the job
In order to be successful in this post, you should have:
* A first degree, with the potential to undertake post graduate studies
* Current and active Part 3 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a SCPHN School Nurse
* Recent professional experience as a School Nurse
* A Higher Education teaching qualification and/or an HEA Fellowship, or willingness to undertake this within the first 12-24 months
* Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in health, social care and the range of skills required to teach the subject
* Experience of leading and implementing creative approaches to developing teaching and learning of SCPHN related skills and knowledge in university and/or practice setting
* Competent in learning technologies for effective use in teaching, learning and assessment
Job responsibilities
To contribute to a positive student experience through the design and delivery of high-quality research-informed teaching, student support and administration by:
* Engaging the interest and enthusiasm of students, inspiring them to learn
* Developing innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods that are informed by sector best practice and pedagogic scholarship, bringing new insights to the College
* Providing effective student support and guidance
* Taking responsibility for specific administrative duties such as admissions, examinations, assessments
Key duties and responsibilities: This job description indicates the expectations and responsibilities of staff at this level. This does not mean that staff will be expected to do all the listed activities all of the time, nor does it guarantee that they will be given the opportunity to do all of these activities, although it does mean that the University can expect and require a member of staff at this level to undertake these activities when requested, with reasonable notification and support. Similarly, the job description is not exhaustive and a post holder may be required to undertake duties of a similar level and responsibility.
Teaching Practice
* Take appropriate responsibility for the design and effective delivery of teaching across a range of modules at UG and PG level, working with the team to ensure coherence of the programme
* Develop appropriate methods and resources for teaching and learning support in relation to lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars, including on-line and distance learning and placement preparation
* Design and develop teaching resources, including practical work, that support defined learning objectives, foster debate, critical discourse, and develop the ability of students to engage in reasoned arguments and rational thinking
* Lead on developing a blended learning approach appropriate to the discipline, and the use of Brunel's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
* Set and mark course work and examinations; select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria and provide constructive and comprehensive feedback to students
* Supervise student projects and placements
* Identify areas where current provision requires revision or improvement
* Ensure that module design and delivery comply with the quality standards and Department/College/University regulations
Student and Staff Support
* Provide pastoral care to students, adopting an approachable and accessible attitude and offering regular contact, in line with BUL tutoring policy
* Monitor student progress, providing support, including advice on study skills, as required
* Visit students during their placement
* Deal with student discipline, suitability matters, complaints and appeals as required
* Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff
* Cooperate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the programme, including use of the VLE
* Manage the work of others when requested to do so
* Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development
Administration and Management
* Manage all administrative and student related matters in relation to own modules, including coordinating the work of others
* Take responsibility for specific administrative duties such as admissions, examinations, assessments, personal tutoring
* Attend and contribute to departmental, College and University meetings as required
* Take an active role in student recruitment activities
Communication
* Communicate complex and conceptual ideas in an accessible format
* Disseminate good practice within subject area, department and College
* Participate in and develop external networks, for example to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects or build relationships for future activities
* Engage in scholarship as required to support teaching activities
* Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities
* Contribute to competitive proposals for funding of education enhancement projects
External Engagement
* Participate in appropriate learning and teaching events internally and externally
* Attend local/regional discipline meetings where attendance is beneficial to your role at the University
Professional Development
* Expected to achieve Fellow of the HEA within 2 years of appointment
* Undertake and evidence continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to discipline and subject area, complying with professional standards board requirements for CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
* PhD or appropriate professional qualification in relevant discipline
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on Part 3 of the Register (Specialist Practice Qualification Community Nursing) School Nursing
* V150 or V300 prescribing qualification
* A Higher Education teaching qualification and/or an HEA Fellowship, or willingness to undertake this within the first 12-24 months
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£45,140 to £64,606 a year pro-rata inclusive of London Weighting
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