Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences

School: School of Nursing and Midwifery

Full Time

Permanent

Location: City South Campus

Salary: £37,505 to £40,766 per annum
Ref No: 072021-332

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has  an exciting opportunity for an experienced Adult Nurse from a Nurse Lecturer or Professional Development background looking to join our large team of Nurse Academics as a Permanent Full time Lecturer/ Assistant Lecturer. 

Birmingham City University School of Nursing & Midwifery is the second largest in the country. Our vision as a School of Nursing and Midwifery is to aspire to lead Nursing and Midwifery education. To be the first choice for students and apprentices, colleagues and employers within Birmingham, across the West Midlands, nationally and globally.

Our staff and student community is defined by our core values, which outline who we are as a University and how we will work with each other. 

The position will support the learning, teaching and assessment of our student nurses across our newly approved Future Nurse curriculum. 

The successful applicant will work within a team of academics and also be required to offer academic and pastoral guidance to our students and participate in the recruitment and selection processes relating to the recruitment of student nurses and thus the future nursing workforce. 

As a member of our Adult Nursing team you will:

• Design & Develop Module Content & Lectures across the BSc Nursing Programme 
• Develop and apply inspiring teaching techniques and content which foster enthusiasm, understanding and critical enquiry amongst students.
• Develop assessments to test learner’s attainment of relevant knowledge and skills across a range of informal and formal methods.
• Develop internal and external networks.
• Provide pastoral and academic support, enabling students to thrive and become independent professionals who are proud to be part of Birmingham City University.
• Be supported to develop research, enterprise and scholarly activities which are integral to the role.

Applicants must hold a first degree in a clinically relevant subject to Adult Nursing ( a higher degree is desirable) and current registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse. Ideally they should have experience of working in an HEI; they also must be able to demonstrate recent experience of supporting student nurses in practice.

Successful applicants will if necessary be fully funded and supported through our own teacher training apprenticeship, including full support for study attendance, and the allocation of a dedicated mentor to support them through the learning requirements. There is a strong ethos of professional development within the School up to and including Doctorate level

We are a well-established, supportive, friendly team who work in close partnership with practice partners and students to create an inspiring learning environment. As a team we are fully committed to striving for excellence and aim to provide outstanding student experiences. We have a strong record of supporting colleagues through the transition into higher education and pride ourselves on the support we aim to offer our colleagues.

With around 26,900 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate academics, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance all support our graduates’ future employability.

For more information about the role, please contact Kevin.Crimmons@bcu.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 15/08/2021

Interview Date: 25/08/2021