By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
About the role:
The School of Nursing and Midwifery makes a significant contribution to developing the future and existing health care workforce. Working in partnership with a wide range of health service providers the School delivers a wide range of pre and post-registration programmes including higher / degree apprenticeships.
About you:
An opportunity has arisen in the School for an enthusiastic, NMC registered, Nurse or Midwife with post registration experience to join our team. You will need recent experience of supporting learners in the workplace and have current knowledge of pre-registration healthcare professional education within the context of UK policy and practice. In this role you will make a significant contribution to the work-based learning support for apprentices. You will work in collaboration with staff in academic and work-based settings to support and facilitate apprentices’ learning, working to co-ordinate and integrate the apprentices’ ‘off the job’ and ‘on the job’ learning.
You will be an effective communicator able to collaborate effectively and with the skills to motivate and gain commitment from others. As a proven team leader/member you will need demonstrable ability to use your initiative. IT and social media skills are essential to this role.
The successful candidate will hold a First degree (Honours preferred in specific profession related subject) and ideally have knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment.
Whilst the role is largely based in Preston, you may occasionally also be required to travel to our other campuses at Westlakes and Burnley.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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