Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice

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About the College/Department

The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care upholds the overall mission of the University by providing high quality, accessible learning opportunities. We are committed to the Widening Participation agenda and have a good record of meeting the needs of local stakeholders.

The post is based in the School of Allied Health and Social care, one of three Schools within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. However, you will also be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines within the College.

You will join the discipline of Diagnostics and Clinical interventions which has a strong history of providing high quality teaching and learning experiences for both pre and post-registration students. You will work with a highly motivated team who are enthusiastic about ensuring a high quality student experience whilst studying at the University of Derby.

About the role

You will join our team delivering on the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme (Apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship route). You will support delivery of this programme and across the wider suite of specialist practice programmes in the postgraduate space. In addition to teaching advanced clinical knowledge required for this programme, you will support management and delivery across the wider discipline area in both the post graduate and undergraduate programmes.

You will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching in accordance with the university's strategic objectives in order to provide and exceptional student experience. You will work with the programme teams and Head of Discipline to ensure that curriculum development, quality management and enhancement comply with required standards. You will ensure that research informs and inspires an evidence led curriculum and teaching.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in advanced clinical practice, with experience in either nursing or Allied Health (e.g., Nurse or Allied Health Professional working as an ACP). Applicants must hold valid registration with a relevant regulatory body, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or an equivalent authority, and possess a formal ACP qualification. In addition to clinical expertise, you will ideally be able to demonstrate your teaching experience, contributing to the development and education of peers or students in a clinical setting.

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
Important Information

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.