Job summary
We are looking for a Associate Professor of Nursing Practice.
Our Strategic Partnership between University Hospitals Dorset and Bournemouth University's involves the innovation and exciting commitment to the development of joint and integrated Clinical-Academic positions, with staff membership to both the NHS Trust and the University, working in unison to create this key leadership role. Such posts underpin our commitment to the development of clinical-academic careers across the two organizations and explore and develop synergies that advance the strategic objectives of both the NHS and University.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Base Location: Poole Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital and Bournemouth University
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
This clinical-academic post integrates with a clinical nursing post within University Hospitals Dorset, as leading the Clinical Practice team (0.5 fte job share) and an Associate Professorial role (0.5 wte) within the University, based in the Department of Nursing Science.
The focus of the clinical element is operational leadership of the clinical practice team and the associated portfolio, leading on a programme of work to support the provision of clinical nursing practice within University Hospitals Dorset which is safe, evidence based, and upholds the trust values.
The focus of the academic element is leading research development within the area of clinical nursing relevant to our Research Centre, Nursing for Long-Term Health, and research-capacity building bridging development across the nursing teams from both organisations.
About us
We are now looking for an Associate Professor of Nursing Practice in the Department of Nursing Science based at the Lansdowne Campus.
The postholder will be attached to the Research Centre, Nursing for Long-Term Health. The Department hosts this Centre and provides a good research foundation with a track record for income generation through several research centres, including this Centre that examines nursing practice, workforce, and education, but is focused on supporting long-term health.
The Department conducts innovative and impactful research addressing societal needs, through the inter-disciplinary opportunities available at Bournemouth University and University Hospitals Dorset; we are keen that this is targeted around clinical development and innovation through nursing practice.
The Department is comprised of about 95 staff, of whom about 20% are Lecturer-Practitioners. Its community also includes approximately 2000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the three fields of nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Children's and Young peoples) and a substantial CPD portfolio and has strong links with Health care providers in the region.The educational element of this role will focus on Postgraduate Research (mainly doctoral) supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Associate Professor of Nursing Practice, the successful applicant will have a strong track record in research and scholarship in the discipline of Nursing, and some experience of postgraduate research supervision. You will be expected to support and develop the research capacity and capability amongst the nursing teams within the Department and the University Hospitals Trust. You will also make a significant contribution to professional practice engagement with the NHS and relevant internal and external health care and academic organisations, at a regional, national, and international level.
Within UHD you will lead the clinical practice team fusing you academic, clinical knowledge and expertise to move forward the team focussing on reducing variation in practice across UHD. Using your leadership and management skills by providing line management, professional and clinical leadership to the Clinical Practice Team (Falls Prevention, Moving & Handling, Tissue Viability, Leading the development and implementation of a new model nursing within UHD. Leading and establishing a governance framework for the provision of high-quality policies and procedures.
You will also be qualified to Doctorate level and hold a professional qualification in a relevant field of Nursing. You will have demonstrated national and global research leadership and you will be committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement and research-capacity building within nursing. Your research activity will have close alignment to nursing and long-term health.
This post is hosted by UHD as the main employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Associate Professor of Nursing Practice, the successful applicant will have a strong track record in research and scholarship in the discipline of Nursing, and some experience of postgraduate research supervision. You will be expected to support and develop the research capacity and capability amongst the nursing teams within the Department and the University Hospitals Trust. You will also make a significant contribution to professional practice engagement with the NHS and relevant internal and external health care and academic organisations, at a regional, national, and international level.
Within UHD you will lead the clinical practice team fusing you academic, clinical knowledge and expertise to move forward the team focussing on reducing variation in practice across UHD. Using your leadership and management skills by providing line management, professional and clinical leadership to the Clinical Practice Team (Falls Prevention, Moving & Handling, Tissue Viability, Leading the development and implementation of a new model nursing within UHD. Leading and establishing a governance framework for the provision of high-quality policies and procedures.
You will also be qualified to Doctorate level and hold a professional qualification in a relevant field of Nursing. You will have demonstrated national and global research leadership and you will be committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement and research-capacity building within nursing. Your research activity will have close alignment to nursing and long-term health.
This post is hosted by UHD as the main employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Expert in a clinical field relevant to post
- Relevant doctorate in specific subject area relevant to post
- External Peer recognition
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience and achievement
Essential
- Research publication record recognised nationally in terms of originality significance and rigour
- Experience of PhD supervision to successful completion
- Experience of securing research grants and leading successful research projects as Principal Investigator
- Portfolio of evidence to support professional practice activities such as collaborative practice development projects leading to improved practice across a whole organisation, high quality outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of authoring clinical practice documents e.g. SOPs, policies & competency documents
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to teach and mentor all staff grades
- Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of health informatics and quality metrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical management skills
- Experience of staff management & development
- In- depth understanding of the application of NICE guidelines and Quality Standards in relation to the clinical practice portfolio
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop academic and clinical staff
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills: ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive information and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to organize, prioritise and coordinate with others on a range of multifaceted issues where competing priorities and agendas are present.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Expert in a clinical field relevant to post
- Relevant doctorate in specific subject area relevant to post
- External Peer recognition
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience and achievement
Essential
- Research publication record recognised nationally in terms of originality significance and rigour
- Experience of PhD supervision to successful completion
- Experience of securing research grants and leading successful research projects as Principal Investigator
- Portfolio of evidence to support professional practice activities such as collaborative practice development projects leading to improved practice across a whole organisation, high quality outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of authoring clinical practice documents e.g. SOPs, policies & competency documents
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Ability to teach and mentor all staff grades
- Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
Desirable
- Understanding of health informatics and quality metrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical management skills
- Experience of staff management & development
- In- depth understanding of the application of NICE guidelines and Quality Standards in relation to the clinical practice portfolio
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and develop academic and clinical staff
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills: ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive information and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to organize, prioritise and coordinate with others on a range of multifaceted issues where competing priorities and agendas are present.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
