The University of Derby is pleased to be able to offer a permanent opportunity to support the Pre-registration Child Nursing Programmes. This role will be based at our Kedleston Road site but you will be required at times to travel to other Campuses.
The successful candidate will join a team of committed and friendly staff who deliver pre-registration and post-registration nursing and healthcare courses at the University of Derby.
The post is based in the School of Nursing and Professional Practice, one of two subject areas within the College of Health and Social Care. However, the post holders will also be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines within the College. The subject area offers programmes ranging from those for unqualified support staff, to Honours, Masters and Doctoral Degrees, which include Community Specialist and Advanced Nursing Practice.
The College of Health and Social Care upholds the overall mission of the University by providing high quality, accessible learning opportunities; promoting academic enquiry and the advancement of knowledge using a variety of methods of delivery. We are committed to the Widening Participation agenda and have a good record of meeting the needs of local stakeholders. User and carer involvement in course development and delivery is an essential aspect of our work.
The post holder will be innovative and creative in their role and will contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare education, as well as taking forward the research and scholarship agenda. It is extremely important that our successful candidates not only understand the student experience, but that they genuinely enjoy making a positive impact for them both in and out of classes.
The role will contribute to programme delivery across the suite of programmes offered by the Department, ranging from Foundation Degree to Masters’ as appropriate.
The post holder will have a strong clinical and educational background in Children’s nursing and will focus on delivering an excellent student experience.
Further information regarding the College can be found on the following link https://www.derby.ac.uk/health-and-social-care/
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Navjot Virk – Head of Discipline – Midwifery and Children’s Nursing via: n.virk@derby.ac.uk
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.