Lecturer in Adult Nursing

Job title:

Lecturer in Adult Nursing

Company

Buckinghamshire New University

Job description

Full Time – Permanent – UxbridgeSalary – £37,999 – £42,632 + London Allowance – £2,946.46Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.The Lecturer in Adult Nursing role at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is key to delivering an excellent student experience while advancing impactful research and fostering inclusivity. Based at Uxbridge, with teaching also required at High Wycombe and Aylesbury campuses, this role encompasses teaching, embedding research within the curriculum, and supporting the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and knowledge exchange activities. Responsibilities include leading inclusive teaching, developing innovative pedagogies, personal tutoring, placement support, academic assessment, and engaging with external organisations to enhance professional practice. The successful applicant must be an active registrant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and meaningful contributions to the wider community through education and research.What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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Please click to view our employee handbook.If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.For further information about this role please contact Dr Barry Hill, Professor of Nursing and Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery.All applications are to be made in full and online.BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025Interview Date: Friday 10th January 2025 at Uxbridge CampusPlease note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.BNU is a employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.LocationUxbridgeContract TypePermanentSalary Range£37,999 – £42,632Hours per week37Closing Date03/01/2025Ref No1656Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONTo be used in alignment with ourJob Title:Lecturer in Adult NursingSchool/Directorate:School of Nursing and MidwiferyGrade:GLocation:Uxbridge – with travel to other campuses, High Wycombe and Aylesbury. Dependant on business needs.Responsible to:Head of School and a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)Job Purpose:

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities:Research and Knowledge Exchange:

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required

Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

Other

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

For roles with line management responsibilities:

• Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONA = Application T = Test/Presentation I = InterviewEducation, Qualifications & TrainingMeans of TestingFirst degree in a relevant field of NursingAActive Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) RegistrationARelevant professional experience in field of NursingA/IRecognised HE teaching qualification and/OR Fellow of the HEA OR a commitment to achieving this within your first two years of appointmentAKnowledge & ExperienceExpert knowledge in NursingA/IDelivering quality learning and teaching to students/learnersA/IEvidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarshipA/IContribution to research active communitiesA/IDelivering excellent student/customer experienceA/IContribution to subject association; learning society or professional bodyA/IKnowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projectsA/IExperience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal developmentA/ISkillsExcellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*IDigitally able and proficient in Microsoft toolsA/IHighly effective customer service skillsA/ISpecial RequirementsA willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as requiredA/IA willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)A/I*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interviewBehavioural INDICATORSThe BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

• Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.
• Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
• Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Expected salary

£37999 – 42632 per year

Location

Uxbridge, Greater London – High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:43:44 GMT

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