Job Title: Lecturer in Nursing (Mental Health)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £34,304 – £38,587 per annum – AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time considered.
UCB has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick – Ranked sixth in the 2022 Guardian League Tables and named the runner-up in the Times University of the Year 2022 and the Times University of the Year 2022 for Teaching Quality.
The Role:
Due to the growth of the nursing provision at UCB, this is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with current clinical experience, to join our innovative and forwarding thinking nursing team as a Lecturer in Nursing (Mental Health).
In this role, the successful applicant will gain experience of teaching and assessing students across the range of Health and Nursing programmes, (including apprenticeships), in our new, purpose-built facilities in Moss House and the Health, Skills and Simulation Suite which includes a range of interactive and immersive teaching equipment including simulation mannequins, part-task trainers, Virtual Reality equipment and Immersive Technology 360-degree Video Wall.
The applicant will provide specialist input to ensure that mental health nursing principles are embedded in theory and practical sessions, across the nursing degree (direct entry and apprenticeship) and nursing associate curricula. Acting also as a Personal Tutor and Link Tutor, the role is multifaceted with the successful applicant supporting students throughout their university journey and their programme of study leading to registration with the NMC.
Educated to a minimum of degree level with current registration on the NMC register, is essential for this role, with experience of teaching and assessing students in clinical practice as a Practice Assessor with a knowledge of the Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency (NMC, 2018).
Please indicate on your personal statement on your application form which clinical skills you have current clinical competency. The successful candidate will be supported to undertake professional development to enhance teaching and learning, including the achievement of a recognised teaching qualification if not already held.
Benefits:
- 50 days’ paid leave per year (38 days’ annual leave plus 12 bank holiday and concessionary days)
- Local government/Teachers’ pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Excellent staff development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice car leasing, tech and cycle schemes
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking
- Hybrid Working Opportunities
- Free On-site Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date – Friday 10th June 2022 at midday.
Interview Dates – TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Lecturer in Healthcare, Healthcare Specialist, Training Nurse, Nursing Teacher, Nurse Practitioner, Qualified Nurse, Nursing Instructor, Registered Nurse, Staff Training Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Senior Nurse and Senior Staff Nurse may also be considered for this role.
