Lecturer Simulated Learning (NURS150)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked in The Guardian University Guide 2019 as the UK’s No 50 University and the No1 Modern* University in London and the 4th in London overall.

Over 97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation** and they achieve the second highest starting salaries of all the London modern universities. 

UWL has undergone a £150 million transformation and offers state-of-the-art facilities.

* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above when compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides / surveys cited.

** These are the latest figures according to Employment Performance Indicators (EPI) released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency HESA in 2017.

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare(CNMH) is a major provider of education in London and Berkshire, delivering high quality, dynamic courses, using a variety of innovative teaching and learning methods, at all academic levels (undergraduate to doctoral). 

We partner with a large number of healthcare organisations; both NHS Trusts and the private, voluntary and independent sector in London and Berkshire.

CNMH offers state-of-the-art simulation facilities in both its Brentford and Reading campuses (including high fidelity patient simulators) – learn more here https://www.uwl.ac.uk/academic-schools/nursing-midwifery/undergraduate-nursing/simulation-centre

As a Lecturer in Simulated Learning you will be lead on and/participate in/contribute to the delivery and continuing development and integration of simulated learning, within modules and/or courses (apprenticeships, pre-registration and CPD), offered by the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare. This will encompass Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, Health Promotion and Public Health, Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioner courses.

As a member of the academic team, you will assist in the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile of CNMH. You will also support learners and mentors in clinical practice.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field and also hold a recognised teaching qualification for Higher Education. For successful applicants without relevant teaching qualifications then they will join the UWL Academic Professional degree apprenticeship scheme supporting the UK government’s commitment to up skill the UK workforce.

You will have extensive clinical experience and experience of using simulation and debrief in either a University or clinical environment in the UK. You will have some prior experience of teaching, learning and assessment.

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic team, with the opportunity to actively contribute to the re-approval of our nursing portfolio against the new NMC (2018) Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses.

The post requires a candidate with enthusiasm, self-motivation, ability to manage their own workload and a willingness to work as part of team and commit to the University’s vision and values.

The candidate must be able to work across the College’s two main sites of delivery:

For further information please contact Janet Deacon, Lead for Simulation, at janet.deacon@uwl.ac.uk or tel: 020 8209 4062

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field and also hold a recognised teaching qualification for Higher Education. For successful applicants without relevant teaching qualifications then they will join the UWL Academic Professional degree apprenticeship scheme supporting the UK government’s commitment to up skill the UK workforce.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).  Please find attached the University’s Criminal Convictions, Disclosure and Barring Policy and Procedure for further information.

CVs without an online application are not accepted. 

Closing Date: 17 Jul 2018
Category: Academic