Lecturer or Lecturer in Nursing Education

Job description

This role

This is an outstanding development opportunity for a talented individual who wishes to advance excellent and innovative research and education, especially in relation to Child Health.

This post is offered at grade 6 or 7. We particularly seek applicants with experience and expertise of child critical care. This postholder will play a key role in teaching on acute and critical care and skills modules. This postholder will also support pre-registration Child nursing programmes with an emphasis on clinical decision-making, professional development, clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, leadership and interprofessional teamwork. The postholder will be part of the team developing innovative virtual and real time simulation (with accompanying evaluation or research) and engaging education with excellent student experience.

If on E& R contract with 40% teaching, 60% research responsibilities then the postholder will be expected to contribute to and develop a sustainable, high quality applied health care research programme in areas core to one or more of the Faculty’s research Divisions or Institute and relevant to the educational focus of this post. You will have opportunities to work with relevant health care, charity and industry/ commercial research partners. If E & R, the postholder will also contribute to development of the evidence based relevant to Child Health, in particular in the field of the acutely or critically ill child with a focus on the application and investigation of methodological approaches to the care of the Child and family.

The Faculty is made up of four Teaching Departments and three  Research Divisions. We’re also home to the  Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams.

Why choose us

 King’s College London is a leading University with nine Faculties. As part of King’s Health Partners, we have an excellent environment for health care interaction and a strong focus on mentoring and career development.

The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4* (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4*, impact rated 4*, environment rated 4*(joint), Grade Point Average and Power.  REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

For the last three years, King’s has been number 2 in the world and number 1 in Europe for Nursing (QS world rankings). King’s produces more highly cited research outputs (top 1% citations) on palliative care than any other centre internationally (SciVal).

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the  Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams.

You should apply if

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can make a distinctive contribution, bridge theory and practice, and drive forward collaborative sustainable high quality and impactful research. You should have excellent teaching and communication skills, able to inspire and inform students, and, if on an Education & Research contract, a demonstrable ability to deliver high quality impactful sustainable research.

Owing to the agility of our Faculty and King’s we are able to consider applicants who are interested in either an Education & Research pathway (teaching and research) or Academic Education Pathway (predominantly teaching with scholarship).

We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce, and therefore we encourage applications from all groups. This includes from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups, the LGBTQI+ community, those who are neurodiverse and those with a disability.

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract pending successful completion of probation (3 years) The post-holder is required to actively participate in academic performance development review (PDR) annually.

This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent. However, we offer flexibility for part-time working.

Key responsibilities

• Play an active role in NMPC and King’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, focussed on the programmes, especially educational content outlined above and below. This will include module and programme leadership, developing and delivering high quality innovative and inclusive education and education and relevant materials, including incorporating King’s and Faculty research, pastoral support, supervision, and assessment and generating excellent student success and feedback.  
• Have a clear forward plan for sustaining and enhancing NMPC education, PhD supervision, and research consistent with our strategy, including to increase research / evidence informed education, multi- and interdisciplinary endeavours, digital offerings and improved student success and experience  
• If on Education & Research contract, with 40 percent teaching, 60 percent research: Contribute to and develop a sustainable, high quality applied health care research programme in areas core to one or more of the Faculty’s research Divisions or Institute and relevant to the educational focus of this post.

**Main other responsibilities ** 

• Deliver outstanding, inclusive education for relevant programmes based on best evidence, health policy and research  
• Actively participate in, and where appropriate plan and lead relevant modules and teaching programmes at King’s, with a strong focus on excellent student experience, seeking opportunities for efficiencies with other modules and programmes 
• Communicate and work in partnerships with students, patients, families, the public, policy makers and clinical colleagues and in research and teaching, and its relevance to care and policy.     
• Work in collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders, institutions, and organisations 
• Actively participate in marking, course and programme development, assessment, module leadership,  personal tutoring, project supervision as appropriate 
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with research and teaching staff within the Faculty, across the University, and where appropriate lead collaborative developments    
• Actively engage in Patient and Public Involvement and imbed Patient and Public Involvement into all research projects and teaching endeavours   
• Engage with the media, press, publicity, policy makers, practitioners, and others to deliver impact of the research and teaching to the benefit of patients, families, and society.  
• Play a broader role in the Faculty, contributing to the growth and development of our people and the wider organisation as appropriate to role.  
• Actively participate in relevant audit and clinical governance activity, including audit of research and teaching activity, and team building activities   
• Champion, model and uphold King’s values and principles, and maintain highest standards of adherence to data protection, ethical and research governance principles and practices    
• Have and maintain a research passport, honorary contract if required,  Good Clinical Practice in research, and complete all mandatory training   
• Undertake relevant professional development in negotiation with line manager and PDR discussions.  

Skills, knowledge, and experience

1. Experience of the planning and delivering high-quality evaluated education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels with a strong focus on a high-quality inclusive student experience and success
2. Evidence of commitment to continued development in evidence-based practice, research methods and evidence relevant to care, with up-to-date knowledge, skills and accomplishments, able to supervise MSc and undergraduate student projects and critically appraise a wide range of relevant research, including data presentation and basic analysis
3. Ability to work well as an effective and inclusive member of teams and networks and to share and encourage good practice in teaching and research and to inspire and motivate others, including in challenging environments
4. Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills, in all formats, face to face, presentation, email, reports, written and for teaching
5. Excellent administrative and organisational skills, underpinned by strong interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness, able to deliver high quality work and projects to deadlines, work efficiently and prioritise appropriately, and take individual responsibility for planning and undertaking work
6. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity for staff and students

Essential criteria (Education & Research)

1. PhD or equivalent relevant to themes of the Faculty and this role
2. Track record of peer-review publication and presentations that demonstrate international excellence or are world-leading in terms of originality, rigour, and significance in areas relevant to Faculty research themes and this role
3. Evidence of ability to secure research grant funding, demonstrated by previous experience or track record, involvement in research active teams, responsibilities, plans, awareness of funding schemes relevant to Faculty research themes
4. Evidence of continued development in research methods in health services or clinical research, with increasing expertise in specific areas relevant to the Faculty (e.g. statistics, implementation science, co-design, trial designs, mixed methods study designs and patient and public involvement)

Essential criteria (Academic Education Pathway)

1. If grade 6 -holds a first degree/working towards a masters,  if grade 7 -MSc or equivalent relevant to themes of the Faculty and this role
2. In depth understanding of education methods and approaches, including emerging digital learning
3. Proven commitment to innovation and student learning in education, to support student welfare, and enabling students’ personal and professional development, and providing academic advice and pastoral support.
4. Publications, conference presentations and/or applicant on funding to support educational enhancement, service improvement, research and/or scholarship

Desirable criteria (Education & Research or Academic Education Pathway)

1. Experience of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, including distance learning, blended learning, digital learning and or simulation (virtual and/or face to face), with appropriate training completed.
2. Experience of co-leading/leading research projects, education activities or clinical service.

Desirable criteria (Education & Research)

1. Experience of and training in PhD supervision, as first or second supervisory and/or as part of supervisory progression panels.
2. Track record of winning and delivering successful externally funded grants, world leading or internationally excellent publications, and impact relevant to the field

Desirable criteria (Academic Education Pathway)

1. Experience of teaching relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with evidence of innovative and effective teaching, and ability to engage and inspire students of diverse backgrounds.
2. Experience of course development, with creative approaches to assessment, providing robust, developmental and constructive feedback at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
3. Holds a Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Qualification