Lecturer in Health Sciences (Midwifery)

Job Number

BU04120

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.

Purpose of the Job

• To teach at undergraduate level, including supervision of projects and students.
• To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and being module coordinator.
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students. To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching duties will include:

• Undertake module lead responsibilities in areas of health sciences and research methodology.
• Review ethical aspects of research proposals and protocols for internal review.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing advice, guidance and support.
• Contribute to the development of new programmes and undertaking role of module coordinator or contributing to module co-ordination.
• Assist programme leads and directors in the preparation of data for quality assurance purposes.
• Assist programme leads and directors in the preparation of reports as required to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• 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 of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• Working towards or willing to undertake a Higher Degree (MSc) in midwifery or a related subject.
• Professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (i.e. the Nursing and Midwifery Council).

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).

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).
• PhD, or near to completion

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of midwifery education.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Evidence of dissemination of own research at a national level, including journal outputs and presentations at scientific meetings.

Skills/Abilities

Essential:

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Demonstrate high-level presentation and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desirable:

• Evidence of external networking and profile-raising.
• Ability to develop and use online teaching materials.

Other

Essential:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual landscape of the University and of North Wales and the ensuing responsibilities.
• 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.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Desirable:

• The ability to communicate through the medium of 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.