Jobs: North West

Senior Lecturer in Midwifery (XX118224)

Opening Date:
12 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
26 Mar 2024
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We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart. Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. We are seeking an experienced Registered Midwife for the position of Senior Lecturer in Midwifery Education. This is a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to the education and training of future midwives. We offer both traditional degree and apprenticeship degree routes leading to a midwifery qualification, and our postgraduate provision includes the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) and Professional Midwifery Advocate programmes. An exciting new opportunity for September 2024 is the addition of our Lancaster campus for the delivery of midwifery programmes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of aspiring midwives. We are seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of working in the Higher Education sector, with knowledge of a broad range of contemporary midwifery practice and research. You must be a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have relevant post-registration experience as a midwife. This role is based in Lancaster and will require flexibility to travel to our Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray (Sophie.Ray@cumbria.ac.uk) Principal Lecturer, Lead Midwife for Education. We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement. In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development. To apply for this position please following this link to take you to the University of Cumbria website: https://jobs.cumbria.ac.uk/XX118224

External Advisor for PG Diploma Specialist Practice (District Nursing/Children’s Community Nursing)

Opening Date:
26 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
31 Mar 2024
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Fee: £200 Region Liverpool. Merseyside. England (event may be held remotely so no requirement for travel) Email: Conleth Kelly; C.J.Kelly@ljmu.ac.uk/ Caroline Boyle; C.M.Boyle@ljmu.ac.uk Urgently Required Liverpool John Moores University are seeking an academic with experience of delivering the SPQ District Nursing and Community Children’s Nursing to act as an external reviewer for the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Community Nursing (District Nursing/Community Children’s Nursing) NMC approval event in May 2024. As part of this process the external reviewer will be required to review the validation documents and provide a written response prior to event. The validation event will be held online. We are still awaiting a confirmed date from the NMC but we have requested the following:
  • 8th May
  • 14th May
  • 21st May
To preserve the integrity of the process, External Reviewer nominees should not:
  • Be a current External Examiners for the University;
  • Have been employed within the previous five years at the University (including as an External Examiner);
  • Have any other current or recent connection with QMU that might be considered a conflict of interest
If you satisfy the above criteria and would like to support the validation as an External Reviewer, please submit your CV to C.J.Kelly@ljmu.ac.uk/ C.M.Boyle@ljmu.ac.uk Please note that the successful candidate must be willing to provide their Passport/Proof of Identity documentation to enable the necessary Right to Work checks to be undertaken in advance of the validation event.

Lecturer in Nursing

Opening Date:
22 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
22 Mar 2024
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Are you an experienced NHS professional looking for a change of direction, or maybe an academic looking to join a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high-quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world? We are looking to recruit two Lecturers in Nursing (1x full-time, 1 x part-time) based at one of our Satellite colleges and Practice Partners. The role will be based at Bradford College, and there will be an expectation that the successful candidates will travel to the University of Bolton to attend meetings and other events in order to meet the core business needs. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas. The key duties of the post holders will be to deliver a range of established teaching requirements and undertake student assessment activities with the support and guidance (as required) from senior academic colleagues. The role will provide an opportunity for an early career academic to gain a wide range of experience in learning, teaching and assessment practice. Relevant professional registration i.e. NMC registration is an essential requirement for this role along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Nursing. For an informal chat about the various opportunities please contact Simon Booth, Employee Experience & Resourcing Officer on 01204 903503 or s.booth@bolton.ac.uk.

Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences

Opening Date:
22 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
22 Mar 2024
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Are you interested in teaching the next generation of medical professionals, working at the number one University in Greater Manchester for student experience? Here at the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and they pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas. The School of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences has a strong reputation and expertise in the North-West. We are currently seeking to recruit an additional Biomedical Science Lecturer, with experience of working in the NHS (or equivalent) as a biomedical scientist to join our growing team. The key duties will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the Biomedical Science and Medical Biology undergraduate programmes, and to support across the wider School as needed. A Masters degree or equivalent, and preferably a teaching qualification, are requirements for the role. You will also need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a professional biomedical scientist. We are absolutely committed to teaching excellence, and will therefore provide comprehensive support to help you make the transition from your current position to academia, if required. We will work with you to agree a personal development plan (including a formal teaching qualification) to enable your success. For an informal chat about the various opportunities please contact Simon Booth, Employee Experience & Resourcing Officer on 01204 903503 or s.booth@bolton.ac.uk.

Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing

Opening Date:
14 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
24 Mar 2024
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Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing Join us in a brand new opportunity as a Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing. The University of Salford, one of the UK’s fastest growing universities is delighted to be working in partnership with the RCN Foundation to appoint the inaugural RCN Foundation Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing. With the adult social care sector facing funding challenges, staffing shortages and an aging population, the need for a renewed focus on nurse-led social care provision has never been more important. The Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing will take a strategic lead in shaping professional practice, teaching and research in adult social care at a local, national, and international level, and will work closely with the Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care in England, Professor Deborah Sturdy CBE. We have an ambitious five-year programme aimed at developing research collaborations with academic institutions and key stakeholders to expand and promote nurse-led research with a focus on adult social care nursing. Our aim is to integrate research into practice to improve care and develop the next generation of nurses in adult social care. This is a permanent position. Following the five-year programme, the role will transition to a research/leadership role in the Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Salford. A job description and candidate pack is attached if you’d like to know more about our vision and why we’re proud to work at Salford. Or contact Alli Whitehouse, Senior Recruitment Consultant - a.whitehouse1@salford.ac.uk if you have any questions. Interviews will take place on 15th April. The School of Health & Society With over 8,000 students from across the world, we are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery bachelor’s degrees and second largest provider of allied and public health programmes in the north-west. We offer programmes across a range of subject areas and through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success. We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. The University of Salford There are so many great reasons to work at The University of Salford. Annual leave – we have generous annual leave and the option to buy additional holiday days. Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working, generally working Monday to Friday. You’ll be invited to join in student-facing activity, including volunteering in graduations where you’ll see how the work you do on a daily basis can impact outcomes for our students. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces and our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs. However you identify, whatever your journey has been, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong! There’s never been a better time to join us. #TeamSalford #ACareerThatWorksForYou

External Examiner – MSci Nurse Paramedic Programme (Paramedic)

Opening Date:
13 Feb 2024
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31 Mar 2024
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Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner or examiners for the following Programme with immediate effect.
  • Vacancy ref: NMA00124
  • Programme(s): MSci Nurse Paramedic
  • Closing Date: 31/3/24
You must have an understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing (Adult) and the Education standards (HCPC) and HCPC proficiencies for Paramedics, have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master's degree. External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:
  • Visit the University when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
  • Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
  • External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice
  • They will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the Standards for Nurse Education (Adult) NMC requirements and/or the Standards of proficiency for Paramedics (HCPC).
  • Some experience of paramedicine/ critical care would be advantageous but not essential
  • The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.
If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Associate Head of Adult Nursing and Primary Care: Catherine Croughan - catherine.croughan@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £604.40 based on time allocations plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year, please liaise with the Academic Quality Officer to ensure you are set up on the system. Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to AskNursingMidwifery@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/.