Part time Lecturer in Midwifery (0.6 FTE)

Job Summary

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. Over the last decade RGU has consistently had one of the best records of any UK university for graduate level employment.

The School of Health is a vibrant academic community and the main provider of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, midwifery, paramedic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and diagnostic radiography education in the North of Scotland. The School of Health aims to provide dynamic and transformational teaching, learning and research that makes a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of local, national and global communities. The School prides itself on producing people-centred, capable and professional graduates who positively impact on the lives of individuals and the health of society.

You'll join a multi-professional team, developing, consolidating and delivering our innovative midwifery courses to ensure our graduates are ready to meet the needs of a changing health care environment. This will involve the preparation, organisation, facilitation of teaching materials/opportunities and the assessment of students.

With knowledge, experience, and skills as well as a relevant degree, you will be expected to contribute to the wider School portfolio which includes undergraduate and postgraduate education. A committed and motivated professional, you should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to motivate and inspire students. All our education is evidence based and we encourage curiosity and innovation in our staff to enhance our academic and research portfolio.

What we can offer you:

• A part-time, permanent position (0.6 FTE).
• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.
• An option for hybrid working in line with our HR policy.
• You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

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. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found in our Relocation Policy

For informal enquiries please contact:

Donna Wynne, Associate Dean – d.wynne@rgu.ac.uk

Sarah Humphrey, Principal Lecturer - s.humphrey3@rgu.ac.uk

This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Lecturer

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No line management responsibility

PURPOSE OF THE POST: The lecturing role is predominantly to contribute to the School portfolio which includes undergraduate and postgraduate education, post registration CPD, scholarly activity and research.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: The responsibilities of the post holder will be to:

• Participate in the development and preparation of teaching materials.
• Provide tutorial and personal guidance for students.
• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Develop and maintain expertise in subject areas.
• Participate in subject and course development.
• Participate in curriculum development and contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Assists in the supervision of students as appropriate during their clinical learning experience.
• Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele.
• Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean or the Dean of School.
• Candidates with limited/no lecturing experience can still be considered but will work to the Developing Academic and 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.

  Grade 7 Salary Scale: £38,205 – £44,263 / Grade 8 Salary Scale: £45,585 – £54,395

  Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here

 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Degree in a relevant subject area.

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have current midwifery registration.

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 Masters Degree 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 professional practice.

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: 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

Behaviour 2: Pastoral Care and Welfare - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress, dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters and providing support for those in considerable distress or requiring long-term complex support

Behaviour 3: 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

Behaviour 4: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

Behaviour 5: 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

Behaviour 6: 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