All Derby sites and St Helena's Campus in Chesterfield
Thursday 6 February 2025
£31,814 to £35,750 per annum pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum).
Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is part of the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. The School consists of four discipline areas: Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing and Professional Practice, and Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice.
This role is a central part of our strategy. Our Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor will support the development of professional skills, practical technical, vocational, and associated learning for students and apprentices. This will include the provision of work and learning mentoring and coaching and the recording of formal and informal records of progress in on and off-the-job training.
Your role will be to work with our academic teams to support our students develop to their full potential.
We're looking for Registered Nurses, Midwives, or Nursing Associates who have an interest in education and supporting students to achieve highly. This role is suitable for anyone at any stage of their professional career.
Responsibilities
* To plan and deliver professional, practical, technical, vocational and associated theoretical learning activities for students and apprentices.
* Prepare suitable learning materials for a range of activities to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to relevant apprenticeship standards.
* Provide instruction to specified standards and feedback to students on progress.
* Provide support and mentoring for students and apprentices in the setting of goals and objectives.
* Supervise groups of apprentices undertaking knowledge and skill acquisition.
* Assess knowledge and skills acquisition using a variety of assessment methods.
* Monitor attendance of students and apprentices at prescribed off-the-job learning activities.
* Work with liaison and business development teams to develop new business opportunities and placements.
* To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required.
Minimum Requirements
* Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or discipline.
* Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* Hold or be willing to undertake a teaching qualification.
* Level 2 Qualifications in English and Maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale.
Experience
* Experience within and/or knowledge of the health and/or care sectors.
* Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high-quality learning outcomes.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
* Highly developed communication skills.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to work effectively on your own and with a team.
* Well-developed administrative and organisational skills.
* A commitment to the principle of widening participation.
How to Apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. If you require any assistance, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
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