Lecturer in Midwifery - RGU08178

At Robert Gordon University (RGU), we are proud of our excellence in education and research and we are offering an opportunity to join our great team as a Lecturer in Midwifery. RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

The School of Health is a vibrant academic community and the main provider of both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, midwifery and AHP's in the North of Scotland. Our vision is to transform health and social care in urban, remote and rural areas and our new School Strategy sets out how we will achieve that.

As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will join a motivated team of academics, providing support for teaching and learning across the School. With knowledge, experience, and skills as well as a degree in midwifery, you will be expected to contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery portfolio. Opportunities to contribute to teaching and assessment on related courses both within the School of Health and the wider University reflect the inter-professional approach which is required of the successful candidate.

You will be a committed and motivated professional, you should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to motivate and inspire students. We welcome applicants from the broad range of contemporary midwifery experience and settings. This breadth of experience will enable you to contribute effectively to teaching, assessment, curriculum development and the preparation of future midwives for practice within diverse healthcare environments.

All our education is evidence based and we encourage curiosity and innovation in our staff to enhance our academic portfolio. You will be supported to identify and actively engage in scholarship and research activities. Development of a personal research profile and contribution to applied health research or educational research is an expectation of all academic staff. Additionally, you may also be involved in the School's commercialisation activities.

This is a full time role however part time or job-share may be considered.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049

Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 - 56,535

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience. Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or expertise which are required for the position.

In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week, but you must be in a position to deliver teaching on campus to meet the requirements of the course.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Lecturer

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No line management responsibility

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Participate in the development and preparation of teaching.
• Provide tutorial and personal guidance for students.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop and maintain expertise in subject.
• Participate in subject, course and module development.
• Undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in curriculum development and in particular contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Establish and maintain relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School's course.
• Promote and market the School and its courses to local, national and international audiences.
• Maintain working relationships with other Schools/Departments/Units within the University, as necessary, for the smooth operation and continued development of the School and its courses.
• Represent the School on relevant University committees and the School and University on external committees.
• Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean or the Dean of School.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships: Degree in a relevant subject area. Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Knowledge: Knowledge and awareness of current policy and priorities relevant to professional practice. Knowledge of relevant NMC Standards for education and training.

Experience: Recent relevant clinical and/or educational experience.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships: PhD or Higher Degree e.g. Masters in relevant discipline. PGCert in Teaching and Learning or equivalent / willing to work towards achieving this.

Experience: Evidence of contribution to Professional Body Activity e.g. locally or nationally. Evidence of teaching and learning/practice education in midwifery.

Behaviours:

• Communication: Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner.
• Teaching and Learning Support: Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum.
• Service Delivery: Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers' expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards.
• Liaison and Networking: Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest and leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation.
• Decision Making: Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others.
• Analysis and Research: Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings.