Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing and Social Work inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED MON 2 DEC 2024

As a Lecturer in one of the largest providers of nurse education in the UK, you will be working with a vibrant community of academics, practitioners and researchers with a commitment to providing high quality, research-informed teaching, to ensure active learning.You will join a team of academic practitioners, innovating, teaching and supporting student nurses across the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. You will also support a range of post-registration teaching to registrants accessing our CPD portfolio, alongside opportunities to be involved in research and project work. You will be involved with supporting students, linking with our practice partners, and engaging with the research agenda.You will need:The ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.Knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to Learning disability nursing and the health and social care agenda.Experience of teaching, training or supervising undergraduate and postgraduate nursing or other healthcare professionals in a practice or academic environment.Current NMC registration as a Learning Disability Nurse and current SWE registration (Social Work). We will consider applicants with only Learning Disability nursing registration, or registered Social Workers with Learning disability experience. Evidence of ongoing professional development

To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy.

To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About us

The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders.

Student experience

Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences.

Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum.

Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students.

Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.

Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key information for students.

Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.

Learning, teaching and assessment

Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.

Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance.

Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners.

Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.

Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate.

Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Supervises individual and group based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial placements, work based projects.

Research and scholarly activity

Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.

Integrates research into teaching and learning.

Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy or professional practice.

Teamwork and communication

Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments.

Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities.

Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University.

Personal effectiveness

Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others.

Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.

Business effectiveness

Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and business needs.

Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.

Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus.

Quality management and enhancement

Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria.

Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.