Lecturer (Education), Learning Disability Nursing

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Belfast is seeking an experienced part-time Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing. The successful candidate will undertake teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to the academic development of the School. Essential qualifications include a primary degree in Nursing and registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative educational environment.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in Nursing or a related subject.
• Higher degree or about to obtain (Masters or equivalent in Nursing or a related subject area).
• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
• Evidence of ability to publish.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of lecturing or teaching, commensurate with stage of career.
• Substantial relevant clinical experience in Learning Disability Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching in Learning Disability Nursing at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Develop or maintain a portfolio of appropriate scholarly activity.
• Contribute to academic development and quality assurance processes.

Job description

Lecturer (Education), Learning Disability Nursing

• Queen's University Belfast
• Belfast

The School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a fixed term part-time Lecturer Education in Learning Disability Nursing AC2/AC3. Please note AC2 grade is a Lecturer at start of Career. AC3 grade is an established Lecturer. The job description and employee specification sets out the duties and criteria for each grade.

The successful candidate at AC2/AC3 will undertake teaching in the area of Learning Disability Nursing at undergraduate and postgraduate level, will develop or maintain a portfolio of appropriate scholarly activity and contribute to the School’s academic development and quality assurance processes. The AC3 Lecturer will also develop innovations in teaching, learning and quality assurance processes and contribute to School administration and outreach activity.

Established in 1991, Queens School of Nursing & Midwifery provides a range of innovative programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which prepare nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals for leadership roles in clinical care, teaching, management and research.

With approximately 3,500 students, the School has one of the most extensive portfolios of programmes of any nursing and midwifery school in the UK or Ireland.

The overall vision of the School is to provide a learning community committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and practice that contributes to local and global efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key contributor, providing a high quality, exceptional and transformative educational experience to students in an innovative and high-tech learning environment.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

Primary degree in Nursing or a related subject. (AC2 and AC3)

Higher degree or about to obtain (Masters or equivalent in Nursing or a related subject area). (AC2 and AC3)

Current registration status with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse or possession of the qualifications required for such registration. (AC2 and AC3)

Evidence of ability to publish. (AC2 and AC3 )

Evidence of continuing professional development. (AC2 and AC3)

Evidence of scholarly activity e.g. conference paper presentations, external funding secured, book reviews published, writing practice manuals, publication of professional materials. (AC3 only)

Experience of lecturing or teaching, commensurate with stage of career. (AC2 and AC3)

Experience of student mentorship / or pastoral tutor. (AC2 and AC3) )

Substantial relevant clinical experience in Learning Disability Nursing. (AC2 and AC3)

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.