Job details College College of Health, Psychology and Social Care Responsible to Head of Discipline of Midwifery and Children's Nursing Location Kedleston Road, Derby Campus Salary £37,999 to £45,163 per annum Job grade HE Lecturer Closing date Tuesday 15 October 2024 Contract type Fixed term contract for 12 months Post type Full-time Adaptive working type Hybrid This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework. Reference 0441-24 About the University We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. About the College/Department The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision – to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners’ education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturers. As part of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is home to some of the University of Derby's most popular degrees. Across undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have a variety of courses to offer. Many on our academic team are active researchers working hard to advance knowledge in different areas of healthcare and the human sciences. Research topics related to Midwifery include ‘how air pollution could affect the growth of the placenta’ and the experience of mothers who breastfeed beyond infancy. Our researchers integrate their findings into their teaching and examine how this might affect service users. About the role As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will play a key role in teaching and assessing the Midwifery Pre-Registration Programmes, aligned with Future Midwife standards and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). In collaboration with the programme leader and head of discipline, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative and flexible curriculum. This will include creating a range of engaging learning materials across relevant subjects or modules, ensuring that the curriculum is both accessible and of high quality. The role prioritises delivering an exceptional student experience in line with the University's strategic objectives, embedding employability and real-world learning at the core of the curriculum. You will be committed to ensuring students are well-prepared for their professional careers. Additionally, you will actively engage in research that informs and enhances cutting-edge practice, contributing to a research-led curriculum. You will also work to maintain subject expertise and support the University’s contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of midwifery education while influencing industry-leading research. About You We are a bold, bright, and driven School of Nursing and Midwifery, supported by a small but passionate Midwifery team. We are seeking an individual who shares our enthusiasm for shaping the future of healthcare by empowering students to reach their full potential and achieve competence in line with the NMC Future Midwife standards. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, values, and expertise: Registered as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification. Experience or knowledge of higher education, with the ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students. Experience of teaching learners in various settings, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in different educational environments. Significant experience in midwifery, enabling the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field. If you are driven to help shape the next generation of midwives, join us in delivering a transformative educational experience! Principal accountabilities Learning / Teaching Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional programmes. Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities. Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University. Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures. Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’. Take on relevant module leader and/or programme leader responsibilities, including associated marketing, recruitment, delivery and ongoing programme development activities. Research / Scholarship Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF. Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events. Develop and maintain contacts and relationship with relevant professional, research and industrial organisations. Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects. Other Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate. Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support. Support marketing and student recruitment activities as required. Develop external links in order, for example, to support student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income or build relationships for future activities. Be responsible for administrative duties in areas such as admissions, timetabling, examinations and assessment of progress and student attendance. Contribute to effective cross College / University working. Observe and implement University policies and procedures. Person specification Essential Criteria Qualifications Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline or equivalent qualification Registration with the NMC as a Midwife Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievement or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe Subject specific qualifications / knowledge Experience Learning / Teaching Experience or knowledge of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmes Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students Experience of teaching learners in a variety of settings Research / Scholarship Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field Experience of research / enterprise activity Evidence of active publishing in high quality journals or other outputs in research or practice that will contribute to the REF or other areas identified in the College / University Research Strategy Skills, knowledge & abilities An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups Proficient in using IT to support own work and for application to technology-enhanced learning / teaching and research activities Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE A sound understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum A sound understanding of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculum Flexible to the needs of others Innovative and creative Committed to continual enhancement and a high-quality student experience Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality Business requirements Able to take a flexible approach to work Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching Some evening and occasional weekend teaching Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc. A commitment to own professional development Desirable Criteria Qualifications Master’s degree in relevant subject area Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Experience Learning / Teaching Recent proven experience of delivering excellent and effective learning and teaching identified by peer review at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a Higher Education provider Demonstrable experience of module and / or programme leadership Experience of developing innovative module/programme content and delivery methods Online and blended learning / teaching experience Demonstrable experience of successful curriculum development Demonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes Research / Scholarship Developing national and international profile of research and scholarly activity Experience of bidding for and obtaining external research funding Experience of successfully applying discipline to income generation activities, including consultancy, industry-based applied research and KTPs Skills, knowledge and abilities Able to identify potential sources of funding A sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFECE’s Operating Model for Quality Assurance Benefits 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 Find out more about rewards and benefitsFind out more about rewards and benefits Key contact For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Navjot Kaur Virk, Head of Discipline of Midwifery and Children's Nursing via n.virk@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk. 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