The School of Health and Social Care The School of Health and Social Care has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality education and undertaking impactful research. Our multidisciplinary academic community includes occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychological therapists, nurses, social workers, oral health practitioners, and sociologists. Based at our Colchester campus, we are committed to preparing the next generation of health and care professionals to meet…
the challenges of contemporary practice.
We work closely with health and care partners to deliver innovative educational programmes and collaborative scholarship that enhance professional practice and contribute to improvements in health and care services at regional, national, and international levels.
Duties of the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Registered Nurse to join our School and contribute to the continued development and delivery of our education portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for education to play a key role in shaping the learning experiences of current and future health and care professionals.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively to contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality curricula, ensuring that programmes remain current, evidence-informed, and responsive to workforce and service priorities.
The postholder will undertake teaching, assessment, and academic support activities across the School, with a particular focus on programmes within the Nursing Subject Group. They will be committed to providing an outstanding student experience through engaging, inclusive, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. In addition, they will support students and practice assessors within practice placement settings, helping to bridge the integration of academic learning and professional practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s educational leadership, scholarship, and quality enhancement activities, working with colleagues to foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning and to support the continued growth and success of our nursing provision.
Skills and qualifications required
The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in nursing or a related discipline, or possess equivalent professional experience. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nurse is essential.
Candidates should hold Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) or be willing to achieve professional recognition at an appropriate level within an agreed timeframe.
You will have substantial experience within nursing practice and a strong commitment to delivering excellence in higher education. Experience of teaching, supporting learning, assessment, curriculum development, or educational leadership within higher or professional education settings will be advantageous.
You will also demonstrate a commitment to upholding the NMC Code and embody the professional values and behaviours expected of healthcare professionals and educators. You will be committed to maintaining contemporary knowledge of nursing practice, healthcare policy, professional regulation, and pedagogic developments to ensure the delivery of a high-quality educational experience.
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£47,389 to £56,535 per annum.