At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to teach and assess nursing students, shaping future healthcare professionals.
- Company: UCS College Group, a leader in nurse education with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Generous pension, competitive holidays, wellbeing days, and a fully funded PGCE.
- Other info: Work in a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre in Taunton.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nursing education while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified with current NMC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 37767 - 45168 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated nurse to join our Higher Education curriculum team in Taunton to participate in the success of our degree level nursing programmes and support our students to thrive. These roles are based within our clinical teaching and assessing team as we roll out Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programmes in partnership with the University of the West of England.
We have been working together with employers across the integrated care system in Somerset to provide local solutions for those wanting to pursue a Nursing career and to develop education pathways aimed at widening participation for local people of all ages. The post-holder will play a vital role in delivery and assessment of direct entry nursing programmes as well as apprenticeship nursing programmes. Successful candidates will be supported to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment and work alongside the higher education teaching community at the University Centre Somerset.
UCS have invested significantly in facilities to support nurse education and the post holder will benefit from teaching in our new Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre, supporting learners to maximise their potential, as well as contributing to leading effective running of modules and courses.
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.
You will work as part of a growing Nurse Educator team and be based at our campus in Taunton, delivering teaching and assessment, as well as engaging as an Academic Assessor supporting student nurses in Somerset. In return you will:
- Be enrolled on a fully funded Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if not already obtained, delivered at UCS in Taunton, including release for study
- Work an 08:30 to 17:00 shift pattern, Monday to Friday, part-time options considered
- Enjoy a full two-week college closure at Christmas, on top of your paid holiday allowance
- Receive a laptop, iPad and phone to support you in your role
Prospective candidates are required to be degree qualified and hold an ADULT current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on Part 1 of the register.
Nurse Educator / Academic Assessor in Taunton employer: UCS College Group
UCS College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Taunton, where you can thrive as a Nurse Educator. With generous benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, dedicated CPD days, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to the success of nursing education. The state-of-the-art Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre enhances your teaching experience, making it a rewarding place to develop future nursing professionals.
