Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly motivated individual to join our nurse education team at our Taunton campus. You will participate in the delivery and development of our nursing curriculum and ongoing student achievement and you will lead the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme at the University Centre Somerset (UCS). You will join our expanding team supporting apprentice nurses on adult and mental health pathways to meet the proficiencies published by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and become outstanding Future Nurses serving our community.
UCS is working in partnership with employer partners to deliver nurse education that underpins the evolving health and integrated care system in Somerset. Programmes are quality assured by the University of the West of England (UWE), with all teaching, learning and assessment delivered at our UCS campus in Taunton. Your responsibilities will focus on programme planning and quality assurance, teaching, learning and assessment, and supporting apprentices to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their time on programme. Working closely with our learners you will act as an ambassador for excellence in nursing and education.
In return we offer:
- A relocation package up to £5,000
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Industry salary uplift recognising registered nurse status
- Digital Equipment iPad, laptop, phone
- Two-week Christmas break
- Hybrid working / Flexible working options
Main duties of the job
We
are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly motivated individual to
join our nurse education team at our Taunton campus. You will participate in the delivery and
development of our nursing curriculum and ongoing student achievement and you
will lead the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme at the
University Centre Somerset (UCS). You
will join our expanding team supporting apprentice nurses on adult and mental
health pathways to meet the proficiencies published by the Nursing &
Midwifery Council and become outstanding Future Nurses serving our community.
About us
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) is proud to have been awarded a Queens Anniversary Prize for Education, a distinguished award recognising the Colleges unparalleled commitment to addressing the critical workforce challenges faced by the NHS in Somerset.
BTC, in an extraordinary initiative, has become the pioneering force behind addressing the shortage of qualified nurses in Somerset. Over a period of ten years, BTC has been steadfastly forging partnerships, advocating for change, and innovating solutions that have transformed healthcare education and career opportunities in the region.
In a nationwide first, BTC gained consent from both the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and its university partner, University of the West of England, to delivernursing degreeslocally. This has positioned the College as the first FE institution to join the Council of Deans of Health, lending a voice in shaping health policy and education on a national scale.
By delivering nursing degrees right here in Somerset throughUniversity Centre Somerset, weve not only expanded career horizons for our community but also made a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents, said Andy Berry, Principal and CEO. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to meeting local workforce demands and retaining local talent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver effective and efficient programmes that ensure sound
outcomes for student nurses, in partnership with programme leads at UWE.
Deliver high quality
teaching, learning and assessment processes at undergraduate level 4, 5 and 6
with a commitment to maintaining a positive learning culture.
Hold responsibility for collating and confirming student achievement
of proficiencies and programme outcomes for individual students practice
placements and on their e-portfolio
Work in partnership and collaborate with students, and practice
placement colleagues to ensure student nurses are safe and that their
experience on clinical placement is positive and meets the requirements of
the apprenticeship programme.
Make and record objective, evidence-based decisions on conduct,
proficiency and achievement, and recommendations for progression, drawing on
student records and other resources following communication with Practice
Assessors
Communicate and collaborate with practice assessors at scheduled
relevant points within practice modules throughout the programme
Set and mark
assignments/examinations/assessments and manage failing students as
appropriate.
Maintain
records of work and progress, including teaching files and e-portfolio
Participate
in student nurse recruitment and induction activities, e.g., interviews and open
days etc., as appropriate.
Participate in the
development and review of curriculum/cross-UCS initiatives.
Participate in internal staff appraisal
and other staff development programmes, as appropriate.
Maintain effective and professional
relationships with employers and UCS partners as appropriate.
Additional Responsibilities
Support and promote equality and
diversity at the College to ensure equality of opportunity for all students,
visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices.
Maintain and promote a healthy
and safe environment at the College to ensure students, visitors and staff
are safe from harm.
Support and promote the
safeguarding agenda at the College to ensure students, visitors and staff are
safeguarded.
Any other duties connected with
the post as are reasonably required from time to time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver effective and efficient programmes that ensure sound
outcomes for student nurses, in partnership with programme leads at UWE.
Deliver high quality
teaching, learning and assessment processes at undergraduate level 4, 5 and 6
with a commitment to maintaining a positive learning culture.
Hold responsibility for collating and confirming student achievement
of proficiencies and programme outcomes for individual students practice
placements and on their e-portfolio
Work in partnership and collaborate with students, and practice
placement colleagues to ensure student nurses are safe and that their
experience on clinical placement is positive and meets the requirements of
the apprenticeship programme.
Make and record objective, evidence-based decisions on conduct,
proficiency and achievement, and recommendations for progression, drawing on
student records and other resources following communication with Practice
Assessors
Communicate and collaborate with practice assessors at scheduled
relevant points within practice modules throughout the programme
Set and mark
assignments/examinations/assessments and manage failing students as
appropriate.
Maintain
records of work and progress, including teaching files and e-portfolio
Participate
in student nurse recruitment and induction activities, e.g., interviews and open
days etc., as appropriate.
Participate in the
development and review of curriculum/cross-UCS initiatives.
Participate in internal staff appraisal
and other staff development programmes, as appropriate.
Maintain effective and professional
relationships with employers and UCS partners as appropriate.
Additional Responsibilities
Support and promote equality and
diversity at the College to ensure equality of opportunity for all students,
visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices.
Maintain and promote a healthy
and safe environment at the College to ensure students, visitors and staff
are safe from harm.
Support and promote the
safeguarding agenda at the College to ensure students, visitors and staff are
safeguarded.
Any other duties connected with
the post as are reasonably required from time to time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Current Professional Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse, practicing on Part 1 of the register
- Possess a degree (level 6) in a relevant subject
- Proven successful experience of working directly in Nurse Education
- Have a good understanding of nursing education pathways
- Have experience of learning and teaching in a practice context, and the NMC Standards of Student Supervision and Assessment
- Understanding of the national apprenticeship agenda and developments in Higher Education in relation to health and care apprenticeships
- Understanding of the evolving workforce needs in the health, care, private and voluntary sector both locally and nationally
- Experience of partnership working
- Have good team working, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Have a real enthusiasm for Nursing and the ability to share this with students
- Must be able to drive, have access to transport and willing to travel
Desirable
- Essential Criteria
- Current Professional Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse, practicing on Part 1 of the register
- Possess a degree (level 6) in a relevant subject
- Proven successful experience of working directly in Nurse Education
- Have a good understanding of nursing education pathways
- Have experience of learning and teaching in a practice context, and the NMC Standards of Student Supervision and Assessment
- Understanding of the national apprenticeship agenda and developments in Higher Education in relation to health and care apprenticeships
- Understanding of the evolving workforce needs in the health, care, private and voluntary sector both locally and nationally
- Experience of partnership working
- Have good team working, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Have a real enthusiasm for Nursing and the ability to share this with students
- Must be able to drive, have access to transport and willing to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Current Professional Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse, practicing on Part 1 of the register
- Possess a degree (level 6) in a relevant subject
- Proven successful experience of working directly in Nurse Education
- Have a good understanding of nursing education pathways
- Have experience of learning and teaching in a practice context, and the NMC Standards of Student Supervision and Assessment
- Understanding of the national apprenticeship agenda and developments in Higher Education in relation to health and care apprenticeships
- Understanding of the evolving workforce needs in the health, care, private and voluntary sector both locally and nationally
- Experience of partnership working
- Have good team working, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Have a real enthusiasm for Nursing and the ability to share this with students
- Must be able to drive, have access to transport and willing to travel
Desirable
- Essential Criteria
- Current Professional Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse, practicing on Part 1 of the register
- Possess a degree (level 6) in a relevant subject
- Proven successful experience of working directly in Nurse Education
- Have a good understanding of nursing education pathways
- Have experience of learning and teaching in a practice context, and the NMC Standards of Student Supervision and Assessment
- Understanding of the national apprenticeship agenda and developments in Higher Education in relation to health and care apprenticeships
- Understanding of the evolving workforce needs in the health, care, private and voluntary sector both locally and nationally
- Experience of partnership working
- Have good team working, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Have a real enthusiasm for Nursing and the ability to share this with students
- Must be able to drive, have access to transport and willing to travel
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).