NURS333 – Lecturer – Acute and Critical Care (0.6 FTE)

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College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Salary:  

£44,559 to £51,013
per annum

Release Date:  

Tuesday 21 November 2023

Closing Date:  

Sunday 14 January 2024

Interview Date:  

Tuesday 30 January 2024

Reference:  

NURS333

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The College

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) is the largest School in UWL and a major provider of pre-registration and post-qualifying nursing, midwifery, paramedic, ODP, public health and apprenticeship education in London and Berkshire (undergraduate to doctoral). 

The Role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established team, as a lecturer Adult – Acute and Critical Care. The role will involve delivery of modules in this specialism alongside and with support from the Senior Lecturer in Adult – Acute and Critical Care. The modules are delivered across our campuses in West London (Brentford) and Reading (Berkshire). The postholder will also contribute to the development, management and delivery of modules relating to the adult that is acutely or critically ill. 

This post is available as a permanent post part time 0.6 WTE or as a secondment opportunity. Application will be via the UWL jobs portal. Where a candidate is applying as a secondment, they should clearly state this in the application and upload evidence they have discussed this with their line manager, and they are supportive of this and are able to release the candidate. Please note if you are employed with a visa you will not be able to apply for the secondment option.  

The postholder will:

• Develop high quality teaching and learning materials to support the delivery of above the modules and courses.
• Deliver innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies that enhance the student learning experience. 
• Provide support to students undertaking modules and courses within the College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare and to students/mentors in clinical environments.
• As a member of the academic team, the post holder will assist in the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile of healthcare disciplines in CNMH.
• Support engagement with partner Trusts and other stakeholders, in relation to Adult, acute and critical care modules.
• Take responsibility for ensuring one’s own academic and professional development within the field of nursing and health care is maintained.
• Carry out all necessary administrative responsibilities and participate fully in quality assurance processes within the University.
• As a member of the academic team, assist in the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile within CNMH. 
• In addition to the above areas of responsibility the post-holder maybe required to undertake any other reasonable duties relating to the broad scope of the position, commensurate with the post, and in support of the University.

The Person

The successful candidate will have advanced practice knowledge and clinical experience in the specialist area of adult clinical practice, within a UK context. They will have a minimum of a degree qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice and a range of experience of teaching and assessing students. 

Those applicants who currently do not hold a formal teaching qualification will be expected to undertake this upon appointment. 

Candidates should demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with students, other academics, clinical practitioners, and with our support and technical staff. 

Candidates must hold current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held 30th January 2024. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Dr Claire Anderson Associate Dean Berkshire at [email protected] 

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This post is not available for UWL students.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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