Jobs: £30-40k

This maternity cover post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop existing policy skills as well as build external affairs and communications experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions. We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing policy, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team. Main responsibilities:

• Support the development of Council policy with a particular focus on research policy.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate policy developments, producing briefings, position papers and consultation responses.
• Liaise with members on both a formal and informal basis to develop and test policy priorities and positions.
• Represent the Council of Deans of Health to external stakeholders, building effective working relationships with a range of organisations.
• Contribute to the effective external communication of the Council’s policy work, including working with the Council’s communications lead to draft press releases and political positions.
• Help facilitate the meetings of nation, regional and strategic policy groups online and offline including travel across the UK.
• Contribute to other areas of the Council’s work as appropriate including project coordination and cross-team working.
• Undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required.

The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development. The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. Applications in the form of a CV and cover letter should be sent to admin@cod-health.ac.uk by Monday 12 August 2024. Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London. A job description and person specification can be found here.

This permanent post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop communications skills as well as build external affairs and policy experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions. We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing and delivering communications plans, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team. Main responsibilities:

• Leading the Council's communications; planning and delivering communications, writing and creating content for internal and external audiences.
• Developing and implementing communications plans for our Student Leadership Programme and other externally funded projects.
• Supporting the Council's policy campaigns, themed months (such as Innovation Month), and the promotion of events.
• Supporting specific projects linked to our parliamentary and public affairs work.
• Undertake any such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required.

The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development. The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. Applications in the form of a CV and cover letter should be sent to admin@cod-health.ac.uk by Monday 12 August 2024. Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London. A job description and person specification can be found here.    

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice has been committed to advancing developments in health and social care for over 25 years, tracing our origins back to 1991 when the Liverpool School of Nursing and Midwifery joined with Liverpool Polytechnic. Today, we continue to strive to tackle health inequalities, social exclusion, and deprivation in local communities and beyond through our undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and a growing programme of international partnerships. Due to the unprecedented success of the School, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Nursing on a full-time, permanent basis. You will deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities, as well as contribute to the development of modules, programmes, and curriculum changes. You will also engage in one of the Faculty’s research themes and be part of our continued development. You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, educated to Master’s Level (or currently studying) and have some experience within a relevant field of nursing including experience of teaching or supervising pre-registration nursing students. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals that are dedicated to providing an outstanding student experience who can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are driven to improve the lives of patients, their carers, and their families. This is your opportunity to be a key contributor to providing a valuable and transformative educational experience for students. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance will be required for this post at the appropriate level and Occupational Health clearance is required for the posts regulated by the NMC (to be undertaken upon appointment). LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding academic or practitioner to join a highly professional and motivated team to teach across our nursing programmes. The Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery has a reputation for contemporary and innovative Nursing and Midwifery provision. Our NMC approved programmes are nationally recognised for their high quality, student satisfaction, and sustained high employability of our alumni. The focus of this post is on the delivery of our pre-registration portfolio including BSc and apprenticeship provision. The post holder will be expected to teach a range of core subjects and should have a flexible approach to the subject material they teach. The post holder will, therefore, be committed to promoting academic enquiry, helping develop critical thinking in students by supporting safe, effective and evidence-based practice. By providing expert knowledge, you will lead agreed modules, assess students and supervise projects. The post holder should be able to draw upon his or her own subject knowledge to design teaching sessions that maximise the integration of theory to practice. The Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery upholds the University mission to inspire those who teach and those who learn, in an inclusive way, which reflects a collective commitment to equip students and staff with the skills, knowledge and aptitude to make a positive impact on the health of the individuals, populations and communities we serve. The post holder will therefore be provided with the opportunity to advance their professional development to meet the needs of the post and objectives of the school. What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £41,732 for Lecturers
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support, including research-focussed CPD and formal teaching qualification support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Dudley (Head of Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery) r.dudley@worc.ac.uk

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding academic or practitioner to join a highly professional and motivated team to teach across our nursing programmes. The Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery has a reputation for contemporary and innovative Nursing and Midwifery provision, including FdSc Nursing Associate, BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeships. Our NMC approved programmes are nationally recognised for their high quality, student satisfaction, and sustained high employability of our alumni. The focus of this post is on the delivery of our pre-registration portfolio, predominantly on the FdSc Nursing Associate and BSc Nursing apprenticeship provision. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated academic team with responsibility for delivering pre-registration apprenticeship courses to satisfy the requirements of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Standards (IFATE) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The post holder will be expected to teach a range of core subjects and should have a flexible approach to the subject material they teach. The post holder will, therefore, be committed to promoting academic enquiry, helping develop critical thinking in students by supporting safe, effective and evidence-based practice. By providing expert knowledge, they will lead agreed modules, assess students and supervise projects. The post holder should be able to draw upon his or her own subject knowledge to design teaching sessions that maximise the integration of theory to practice. They will also be able to inspire and motivate apprentices, colleagues and employers and be committed to compliance with the regulatory and quality assurance processes for occupational apprenticeships through collaborative working practices from recruitment through to apprenticeship award. The Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery upholds the University mission to inspire those who teach and those who learn, in an inclusive way, which reflects a collective commitment to equip students and staff with the skills, knowledge and aptitude to make a positive impact on the health of the individuals, populations and communities we serve. The post holder will therefore be provided with the opportunity to advance their professional development to meet the needs of the post and objectives of the school. What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £54,395 for Senior Lecturers and £41,732 for Lecturers
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support, including research-focussed CPD and formal teaching qualification support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Helen Holder ( Head of Department Apprenticeships and CPD, Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery) h.holder@worc.ac.uk

Are you an experienced paramedic who is passionate about education and looking for a new challenge? A career in Higher Education could be for you! Wrexham University has an exciting opportunity to join the continually growing and evolving Paramedic Science Programme. Do you already enjoy supporting students on their journey to become paramedics? This post is suitable for a practised paramedic that enjoys supporting the learning and development of the next generation of paramedics. Your clinical knowledge and experience as a paramedic would be valued in this role of a lecturer. This position offers a fantastic chance for a paramedic at the start of their teaching journey to develop and enhance their teaching abilities. Wrexham University prides itself on being an accessible employer and can assist with staff developing new skills and qualifications. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. For further information on the role or opportunities within the post please e-mail Dan Finnerty at daniel.finerty@wrexham.ac.uk Previous applicants need not apply. Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research. Applications will only be considered via the application form below: https://jobs.wrexham.ac.uk/2324808-R

Full Time Indefinite (Part-time, Secondments and Job Share posts considered). The Opportunity The School of Allied Health Professions seeks to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer to join a dedicated team of over 60 AHP academics. The successful applicant will mainly teach across the School’s pre-registration curricula, with particular focus on the BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programmes, including apprentice routes. The BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) programme has been recognised by both employers and graduating students, as high quality; consistently in the top 5 in the United Kingdom in the National Student Survey. Enjoying excellent facilities, you will teach students in a bespoke Radiography Diagnostic Imaging Suite with state-of-the-art simulation facilities and bespoke digital health hub space for image interpretation. The School also offers two apprenticeship radiography routes (level 5 and level 6) and are developing an evolving radiography postgraduate offer, working with the Imaging Academy Hub at the University Hospitals of North Midlands. The post offers exciting prospects for an individual wishing to develop their teaching skills and further their scholarship activities. It is also an excellent opportunity for colleagues working clinically who wish to gain academic experience. Shared posts with clinical working will be considered. As an academic in the School, you will play a part in the development of educational and scholarship initiatives aligned with the School strategic direction. You will be an HCPC registered Radiographer (or equivalent), with an appreciation of the principles of teaching and learning in higher education.   The Benefits The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available. Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk. Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply For full post details please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. Information Enquiries Please contact Dr Anne O’Brien, Head of School (a.v.o’brien@keele.ac.uk) or Emma Edwards (e.edwards2@keele.ac.uk) (BSc Hons Radiography Programme Director) or Donna Holdcroft (d.holdcroft@keele.ac.uk) (Radiography Apprenticeships Director) for further information or to arrange an informal visit.