The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic Clinical Skills Teaching Fellow to support the education and development of nursing students for their Exeter Campus and working closely with module leads and clinical skills teams across all campuses. You will be passionate about clinical education, committed to student success, and able to use innovative teaching approaches to enhance learning and professional development
About the role
The role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical skills teaching, helping students develop practical competencies, and contributing to an engaging learning environment as well as contributing the the review development of modules, supporting Personal Students and undertaking an Academic Assessor role for named students.
You will:
- Adapt and deliver research-informed teaching of the highest quality across a range of programmes and modules to all levels, through tutorials, practical and seminars.
- Teach and supervise students in clinical simulation, including where appropriate in clinical or professional practice.
- Work as a team leader and team member, developing productive relationships with colleagues and supporting on delivery of modules, programmes and activities where appropriate.
For more information on School of Nursing and Midwifery please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Adele Kane : by email at [email protected]
What we’re looking for
- Masters degree in appropriate subject or Honours Degree.
- Recognised HE teaching qualification or appropriate HEA fellowship. (or willingness to undertake during first 12 months of employment)
- Significant experience in caring for Adults in a clinical setting.
- Experience of delivering high quality, research informed teaching within the Higher Education Institution or in an NHS setting.
- The ability to engage students and motivate and inspire them to perform at their best
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
You will be joining the local teaching Team as well as become part of relevant modle teams and become part of the Clinical Skills teams across all 3 sites.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
- Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
