Senior Lecturer in Nursing -Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing 

School of Nursing 

Senior Lecturer- Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting and School Nursing) 

Full-time permanent post at City Campus 

Part-time and/or Job Share would be considered.

We are seeking candidates for the role of Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Specialist Community Public Health Nursing) to support our post-graduate and continuing professional development provision. Experience essential in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Health Visiting/School Nursing. Experience of teaching is desirable and candidates with a research profile are welcomed. 

The University of Wolverhampton holds a distinctive place within the higher education sector, and is one of the most successful modern universities, delivering excellence in teaching and research, widening access, and business engagement. Today as the ‘University of Opportunity’, the University is an integral part of economic growth and social change within the West Midlands and beyond. The School of Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton is one of most established providers of health professional  education within the West Midlands region, delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The department works in partnership with key stakeholders in the region to develop and deliver education and research which produces future nurse leaders. We have state-of the-art, newly developed skills centres at all campuses, offering the opportunity to educate students through the use of skills and simulation in a safe environment.

Successful candidates for this post:

You will have a higher degree in specialist community public health nursing (HV /SN) and be registered with a relevant Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (NMC). In addition to a specialist qualification, you will have experience as a SCPHN practitioner and hold a relevant teaching qualification, or a willingness to qualify as a registered teacher. Typically the University offers successful candidates the opportunity to complete the PG Certificate in Education.

Senior Lecturer key roles and responsibilities 

• Support and lead the delivery of the community specialist practice programmes and post-graduate and Continuing Professional Development curricula and contribute to the delivery of other modules as appropriate and depending upon experience and expertise.
• Take responsibility for the design, content and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning
• Contribute to the wider student experience through personal tutoring, classroom teaching and providing support in and outside the classroom
• Assist in student recruitment activities, including interviews, open days and external recruitment events
• The role may require cross-campus working and supporting clinical partners and students in practice based locations.

To be successful in the Senior Lecturer role you will

• Be educated to Master’s level or have evidence of level 7 study and will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered nurse
• Have experience of working in Health visiting/ School nursing or associated public health role, non-medical prescribing experience would be beneficial.
• Have an excellent knowledge of contemporary community nursing/healthcare practice
• Be willing to undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Education if not already achieved. Have an awareness of teaching and learning methodologies, and demonstrate enthusiasm for innovative teaching and supporting the development of learners.

The University operates an employee assistance and benefit scheme and you will be supported to realise your potential with support for ongoing training and education. 

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Martin Bollard (Head of Nursing) [email protected]

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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