Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Children and Young People Nursing

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Children and Young People Nursing

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Children and Young People’s (CYP) Nursing at UWE Bristol is part of the interdisciplinary School of Health and Social Wellbeing, a thriving academic community with strong links to practice and a clear focus on impact. We deliver a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes approved by The Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Our CYP team is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching, excellent student support and experience and outstanding applied research. We place a strong emphasis on connecting academic knowledge with the realities of contemporary nursing practice, ensuring our students are well prepared for their professional careers.
Due to our continuing growth and success, we have a fantastic opportunity for 2 enthusiastic and experienced academics to join the CYP team (1 on a permanent basis, 1 on a fixed term basis). You will contribute primarily to pre-registration education, with all teaching based at our Glenside Campus in Bristol.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the School and wider University, you will be expected to contribute to a stimulating and supportive learning environment where students can develop the knowledge, skills and professional confidence they need to succeed.
This is predominantly a teaching post, with responsibilities including module leadership, academic personal tutoring and practice tutoring. There may be opportunities to contribute to research and knowledge exchange, but the primary focus of the role is on the delivery and development of excellent teaching and student learning.

About You

You’re a creative, enthusiastic and innovative individual, qualified with a minimum of a BSc in Nursing and hold current registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Council.
You’re someone who brings a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support, with the ability to inspire and engage students in your professional development. You will also draw on your experience of nursing practice and demonstrate a clear understanding of the contemporary challenges and opportunities within the profession. Excellent communication and teamwork skills will be essential, as you will be working collaboratively within an inclusive and supportive academic community.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Lucy2.watkins@uwe.ac.uk .
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Glenside Campus, on a date that is still to be confirmed. Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes.
We have one full-time, permanent post available and one full time, fixed term role covering a period of maternity leave for 12 months or the earlier return of the post holder.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity to work from home, according to programme needs.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University\’s salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
We may be able to sponsor qualified candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.