Lecturer in Health Sciences (Learning Disability)

Job Number

BU04136

School/Department

School of Health Sciences

Grade

7 or 8

Contract Duration

Permanent

Responsible to

Head of School

Bangor’s mission is for a research-led University of and for North Wales, providing transformative learning experiences and nurturing a positive impact on society regionally, nationally, and internationally (Strategy 2030). Across the University, research and teaching are closely inter-linked: almost all research academics teach, ensuring that our students benefit from the knowledge created by our research.

In REF2021, 40% of our research is considered 4* or world-leading and 45% is 3* or internationally excellent. 77% of Bangor’s research was scored as 4* or 3* in the last REF in 2014. In REF2021 it has increased to 85%. In REF2021, Bangor is 41st for the proportion of our research environment judged to be world-leading and 46th (out of 129 - excluding six single-subject institutions) in the sector for research.

The School of Health Sciences is an interprofessional school which sits within the College of Medicine & Health and provides medical, health, and care education and research at Bangor University. The School works in partnership with health, social and educational care providers through well-established links to enable a total clinical and academic experience to be provided for all students.

The School offers a career-spanning portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and short courses for healthcare and allied professionals. The School comprises of staff who deliver to more than 1000 students from across the health professions. The School’s portfolio of professional programmes continues to expand.

Here at the School of Health Sciences, we value the partnership we have with students and prioritise support and encouragement for all our students across their differing programmes. The School offers a supportive culture for our less experienced lecturers to develop their potential and you will be provided with an academic mentor.

Purpose of the Job

• To deliver high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate level, including supervision of projects and students.
• Create engaging, inclusive, and evidence-informed learning experiences that inspire and support students to achieve their academic and professional potential.
• Contribute to curriculum development, module leadership, and the continuous enhancement of learning, teaching, and assessment practices.
• To provide pastoral and academic support and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.
• To support the wider provision of clinical skills and interprofessional learning across nursing and wider healthcare professional programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, practice partners, citizens, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure programmes remain innovative, relevant, and responsive to professional and workforce needs.
• Contribute to the School's commitment to excellence, bilingualism, inclusivity, and the promotion of person-centred care for people with learning disabilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the teaching and supervision of students both in the School and in practice learning environments, developing innovative approaches to the learning experience and the curriculum and integrating theory with practice.
• Provide pastoral and academic advice, guidance and support to individual students as their personal tutor.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the educational programmes on a regular basis.
• Participate in the examinations/assessments programme by setting questions/assignments, marking papers and assessing results and acting as an examiner/invigilator as requested.
• Monitor student performance giving feedback and guidance as required and acting as a catalyst for further development or learning.
• Encourage research awareness in education and clinical practice.
• Participate as requested in the preparation of clinical staff for their supportive/ mentoring role to students.
• Act as facilitator of learning within designated practice learning environments by visiting for a minimum of half a day per week.
• Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external Committee work.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of the School’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.
• Contribute to the development of new programmes and undertaking role of module coordinator or contributing to module co-ordination.
• Promote the work of the School of Health Sciences by supporting marketing and recruitment activities, admissions and providing students with pastoral support.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Head of School.
• Maintain and develop Scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• Working towards or willing to undertake a Higher Degree (MSc) in a related subject.
• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with current NMC registration.

In addition, to be appointed at Grade 8:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant subject area
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or equivalent OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
• Community LD SPQ or appropriate equivalent experience as per NMC guidance

Desirable:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or equivalent OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
• Community LD SPQ or appropriate equivalent experience as per NMC guidance.
• PhD, or near to completion.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:

• Experience of teaching, supporting, or facilitating learning within Learning Disability Nursing education, practice, or related settings.
• Understanding of contemporary issues affecting people with learning disabilities and the role of Learning Disability Nursing in promoting health, wellbeing, inclusion, and person-centred care.
• An appreciation of equality, diversity, inclusion, and compassionate approaches to education and healthcare.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of relevant professional, regulatory, and educational standards and guidelines.
• Experience of working collaboratively with citizens, carers, practice partners, interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills/Abilities

Essential:

• Enthusiasm for delivering engaging, inclusive, and student-centred learning experiences.
• Ability to inspire and support students in achieving their academic and professional potential.

Desirable:

• Experience of supervising undergraduate or postgraduate student projects.
• Experience of undertaking leadership or coordination responsibilities within educational or clinical settings.
• Are passionate about Learning Disability Nursing and committed to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Other

Essential:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual landscape of the University and of North Wales and a commitment to supporting and promoting bilingualism in learning, teaching, and wider university activities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop and progress post-graduate programmes that are compatible with commissioner and partners’ requirements and aims.
• Be willing to travel across North Wales to meet programme requirements.

Desirable:

• The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.

If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.