Lecturer in Adult Nursing

As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will play a key role in teaching and assessing the BSc and MSc Adult Nursing programmes. In collaboration with the programme leader and head of discipline, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative and flexible curriculum. This will include creating a range of engaging learning materials across relevant subjects or modules, ensuring that the curriculum is both accessible and of high quality.

The role prioritises delivering an exceptional student experience in line with the University's strategic objectives, embedding employability and real-world learning at the core of the curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for their professional careers.

We are a bold, bright, and driven School of Nursing and Midwifery. We are seeking an individual who shares our enthusiasm for shaping the future of healthcare by empowering students to reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, values, and expertise:

Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
A Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification.
Experience or knowledge of higher education, with the ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students.
Ability to develop teaching, learning and assessing strategies based on research and best practice across academic levels.
An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning.

About the University
We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department
The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision - to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners' education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturers.

As part of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is home to some of the University of Derby's most popular degrees. Across undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have a variety of courses to offer.

Many on our academic team are active researchers working hard to advance knowledge in different areas of healthcare and the human sciences. Our researchers integrate their findings into their teaching and examine how this might affect service users.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher's Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development, This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You're under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that's relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.