Jobs: East Midlands

University of Lincoln is looking for an External Examiner to cover the following programme starting September 2025.

• BSc (hons) Midwifery

A suitable candidate will have experience in teaching and examining at a UK HE institution, have a good understanding of quality assurance issues at HE level, including the QAA Quality Code and have specific subject knowledge in the programme(s) being considered. Previous experience as an External Examiner is preferred but not essential. The appointment will be for 3 academic years. Information on the External Examining role at University of Lincoln is available at https://oqsp.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/external-examiners/ Information about the programme can be found at https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/midmidub/ If you wish to discuss this role or to request further information, please contact Pippa Webb, Programme Lead, at pwebb@lincoln.ac.uk If you wish to apply for this role please submit your CV to pwebb@lincoln.ac.uk The deadline for receipt of CV’s for this post will be 2nd May 2025. Please note that a statutory check for the right to work in the UK will be carried out prior to appointment. Further information regarding this is available at: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

About the Job Part time - 0.6 FTE/22.2 hours per week Interview Date: 12 May 2025 We are currently recruiting nurses and midwives from all fields and welcome NMC registered applicants to conduct our Nursing and Midwifery Council OSCEs for international candidates and those wishing to return to the NMC register. Together, we can foster an inclusive environment that embraces innovation and multicultural insights, ensuring a more holistic approach to patient care. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of local healthcare, share your knowledge with aspiring nurses and midwives, and further your professional journey in a supportive and collaborative setting.  This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to secure a contract at the CTC. The post includes assessing the safe application of clinical skills by candidates seeking NMC registration. You will be expected to: Prepare your test area for OSCE skills, undertake objective marking and moderation of assessments, using IT media and supportive technology. Communicate and discuss results with lead assessors and colleagues. Offer support for candidates undertaking the OSCEs. Be willing to support the test centre in activities relevant to your post as an assessor. This is a part time post based on our contracted working week with preferred working days of (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.00 – 4.30pm). About you This post is suitable for nurses, and midwives with the knowledge, skills and experience in clinical practice, who wish to contribute to the development of safe patient care, by ensuring that the nurses entering the NMC register are fit for purpose and fit for practice. We would especially welcome applicants from fields such as, Mental Health, Learning Disability and Child nursing. We welcome applications from new graduates who may wish to consolidate their clinical skills, as part of their professional development. Supervision and support will be provided by our lead assessors. We value experience and competent practitioners with skills in clinical teaching, learning and assessment of clinical practice. Good verbal and written communication skills will be required to deliver effective OSCE assessment of candidates within the test centre, Evidence of Continuous professional development of your nursing skills in keeping with your NMC revalidation requirements. If you have these skills and would like to be involved in developing the future nursing and midwifery workforce do contact us. Qualifications Essential: Registrant with a Nursing, Midwifery or have dual registration qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Provide evidence of up-to-date NMC revalidation. Hold a further education qualification such assessing NVQ level 4 and above, or a previous NMC qualification such as mentorship, teaching or assessing or have significant experience at supporting student or clinical staff development. Desirable: It would be an asset if you hold a higher education diploma or degree in a relevant subject – but this is not essential for the post. Right to Work All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, see main advert.

Post Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing SBU/Department: Health Medicine and Life Sciences, Nursing, Health and Wellbeing FTE: 0.9 fte (working 33.3 hours per week) pro rata (Part- time will be considered) Duration of Contract: Permanent Salary: UH7 Lecturer: £38,249pa to £45,413pa (or pro rata) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience UH8 Senior Lecturer: £45,413pa to £57,422pa (or pro rata) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield Main duties and responsibilities You will join a large and friendly academic team which has a long-standing, successful track record in delivering nurse and nursing associate education at all levels of study. We have exciting programmes newly validated for student nurses (BSc & MSc), student nursing associates and aspiring Advanced Clinical Practitioners as well as BSc & MSc programmes in Contemporary Nursing. You will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of learning and teaching activity in Adult Nursing, mainly Pre-registration Nursing (BSc & MSc-including apprenticeship) and the Nursing Associate Degree Apprenticeship programme with the possibility of contributing to short courses and CPPD programmes. At Senior Lecturer level you would be expected to take on Module Leadership. Skill and experience required You will have experience in supporting student learning in either a practice or classroom setting. For the Senior Lecturer you’ll also demonstrate experience of facilitating student learning in a University setting (e.g. student nurses, student nursing associates). It’s key to have knowledge of current NMC requirements and standards of proficiency, and for the Senior Lecturer also evidence of evidence-informed teaching practice. A record or evidence of publications would be desirable. You will demonstrate evidence of teamworking and working autonomously as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications required You will be a Registered Nurse with the NMC as an Adult Nurse and hold a minimum of a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. The successful candidate would also need for the Senior Lecturer post, a Master’s Degree or a Level 7 qualification such as a PgDip and teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a qualification which are both essential. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. The (UH7 Lecturer) post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Carolyn Hill, Acting Professional Lead - Adult Nursing c.hill7@herts.ac.uk Mob: 0798 344 6093 Closing Date: 14 April 2025 Interview Date: 28 April 2025 Reference Number: Date advert placed: 31 March 2025 Apply online at: https://ce0997li.webitrent.com/ce0997li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=26210100HV&VACANCY_ID=92770007xm