Associate Lecturer in Nursing (Skills and Simulation) Full Time

City, Birmingham
University College Birmingham

Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Nursing (Skills and Simulation)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £29,605 – £36,024 per annum – AC1

Job type: Full-time, Fixed term until 31 December 2026

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick – Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high quality, inspiring and inclusive learning opportunities for students to help them achieve their learning goals.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Learning and Teaching;

• Support practice focused and simulation-based education learning activities on a range of courses and levels in Health, including apprenticeship provision, as required
• Work with the teaching delivery team to ensure the Clinical Skills and Simulation areas are utilised as appropriate environments for learning
• Support the development, planning and preparation of high quality, inspiring and inclusive Learning and Teaching (to include digital learning) materials, assignments, activities and assessments which support student learning, elevate the student experience and embed employability skills
• Supervision, guidance and marking of students’ independent, practical and specialist skills-based work; supervision of external practice staff/service-user interactions, where applicable. Working with technical support staff for scenario based highfidelity simulation training, including troubleshooting
• Provide formative feedback on students’ work.
• Support student events/professional development/placement activities as required.
• Contribute to the development, promotion and marketing of new courses and new approaches to Learning and Teaching
• Working with support services within UCB and the wider course team to provide high quality academic, pastoral and personal support for students, including acting as a Personal Tutor

Administration;

• Assist with the administration, enrolment and induction of students
• Contribute to the review of learning programmes, including apprenticeship provision, e.g. retention, attendance, success, progression and student satisfaction. Retain accurate and upto-date records
• Contribute to student recruitment through participation in marketing and promotional events, such as open days/evenings
• Work with social media Champions, as directed to showcase and promote courses, facilities and events
• Overseeing teaching and learning equipment and materials within learning/practical areas; identifying and reporting faults as needed
• Oversee the closing of sessions; that students have replenished individual stock required for practical sessions (where applicable); practical/technical areas are cleared and safe

Liaison and Networking;

• Contribute to collaborative links with other programmes/subjects and develop internal networks
• Develop links with external partners such as other educational bodies, employers and professional bodies to foster collaboration
• Reflect and act upon feedback from students/peer observations to enhance contribution and practice
• Share good practice in all aspects of the role

General;

• Engage in role-appropriate professional development relevant to and in line with the University and School objectives
• Participate fully in team/Department/School meetings and planning activities
• Participate fully in annual review and other University processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Duty of care in respect of Health and Safety of self and others
• To commit to upholding the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda
• To ensure practice is in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations
• Any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post

Benefits:

– Generous allocation of annual leave

– 38 days’ paid leave per year

– 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

– Teachers’ Pension Scheme

– Employer Contributions -28.6%

– Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.

– Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support

– Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse

– Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship

– A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.

– Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham

– Hybrid working opportunities

– Free on-site gym membership

– Closing Date: Sunday 18th August 2024.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, College Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, will also be considered for this role.