The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
* Part Time OR Secondment considerations *
Edinburgh Napier University is an innovative, inclusive and ambitious University, focussed on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. We are proud to be ranked the top modern university in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2024) and we are the leading Edinburgh university for student satisfaction for the last 6years (NSS 2020-2025). Our research is world leading and we are delighted to be considered as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (REF, 2021).
Our School of Health & Social Care is a vibrant academic community for over 3,400 students and 140 staff. Our strategic aim is to make an enduring impact on health, care and society in Scotland and beyond and we do that through the provision of high-quality programmes of education as well as research / knowledge exchange.
We are the only university in Scotland that provides undergraduate and postgraduate education for nursing (all fields of practice), midwifery and allied health professions. We also have an extensive portfolio of transnational education and global online programmes.
Currently, we are offering an opportunity to join our fantastic team as a Lecturer in Child Health Nursing on a fixed term basis for 12 months, predominantly supporting delivery of our pre-registration nursing programme.
The Role:
As a Lecturer in Child Health Nursing, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and passion to develop graduates of the future through the effective delivery of learning, teaching, research and knowledge exchange.
You will have the chance to use your knowledge and expertise to deliver effective teaching and mentorship, as well as the opportunity to translate relevant professional practice (including research) into comprehensive and engaging curricula that will prepare and inspire the next generation of nurses.
We anticipate that best practice will be of the highest priority to you, so you will also have remit to build and complement our commitment to knowledge exchange e.g. through the development of continuous professional development courses, as well as to support the creation of strategic partnerships.
Your passion for the development of the nursing profession and preparing future nurses will also be welcomed, as we invite you to contribute to our interdisciplinary partnerships in research, teaching and practice.
Furthermore, you will be joining a team of motivated, approachable, and professional people, committed to their discipline. We have a good sense of camaraderie including expectations about supporting each other through partnership working, a commitment to stewardship, and a focus on building our careers together, aligned to and with organisational objectives.
What we will need from you:
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Masters level qualification in Nursing or related topic.
NMC Registration in Child Health Nursing and evidence of recent clinical experience.
Profile that demonstrates at least national standing in your area of expertise
A passion for teaching, learning and personal/professional development
Experience of contributing to the education of nurses
Benefits we offer:
Minimum of 46 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), generous pension scheme (26%), flexible working and professional development opportunities.
Additional information:
Salary: £46,049 - £58,225 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: fixed term for one-year, Full Time or part time – 35 hrs/wk, Secondments will also be considered.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefore, the ad may close early once the right candidate has been identified. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
