Lecturer/ Teaching Fellow in Foundation Degree Science x2 - Nursing Associate (012020-44)

Due to the expansion of the Nursing Associate Programme, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Nursing Associate teaching team as a committed and passionate Lecturer/Teaching Fellow. The department is seeking candidates who uphold the overall mission of the University by providing high quality, accessible learning opportunities, promoting academic enquiry and advancement of knowledge.

At Birmingham City University, we put our learners 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. We feel that our excellent courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance is key to ensuring that our apprentices and students have the best opportunity to be successful within the Nursing Associate programme. 

The two year Foundation Degree Nursing Associate programme was developed to support the introduction of a new nursing role and is a work based learning course aimed at experienced Health Care Assistants who want to develop themselves to become a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). As a member of the Nursing Associate team, you will  support members of the team with the organisation and delivery of the range of modules on the Nursing Associate programme. You will work flexibly, contributing to innovative teaching, learning and assessment to support a high quality trainee experience. You will visit apprentices and students work areas to provide guidance to learners and the practice supervisors/ assessors. 

You will be required to demonstrate relevant and current experience of supporting undergraduate learners within clinical and educational settings. You must hold at least a first degree in a health related subject and demonstrate on-going personal and professional development and appropriate study around relevant subject matter. Applicants must also hold current registration with the NMC. Previous teaching experience in a higher education setting is desirable. If required, successful applicants will 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 you through the learning requirements. We have a strong record of supporting colleagues throughout their careers within higher education. 

If you wish to know more about this role or to arrange an informal discussion then please contact Dezita Taylor-Robinson, Head of Department for Pre-Qualifying Practice dezita.taylor@bcu.ac.uk or  0121 331 7773. 

Please be aware that this position will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure, please contact HR on 0121 331 6693 for a confidential self-disclosure form should you wish to declare anything in advance.

Closing Date: 05 Mar 2020
Category: Academic