Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Nursing/clinical specialism)

Are you an experienced professional looking for a new challenge and career change? Have you considered teaching, and passing on your skills to the next generation?

Lancaster & Morecambe College are seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care who can deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment, and who will provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.  

The main focus of this role will be to teach and assess in nursing / clinically-based subject areas such as physiological disorders and their care; anatomy and physiology; infection prevention and control; mental wellbeing; and human body systems.  

You will deliver courses from Level 2 to Level 4 in the Health and Social Care team, and act as a course manager to specific groups. The role will also focus on developing Higher Education provision and support engagement with our NHS partnership. You will have relevant recent vocational experience in a nursing or clinical setting and will be teacher qualified or willing to undertake this training. Support and mentoring are provided for those new to teaching.

Lancaster & Morecambe College is working in partnership with the Education and Training Foundation to deliver ‘Taking Teaching Further’. This additional funding provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to transition to a dual professional teaching role at the College. The funding will support your comprehensive on-the-job training programme, including initial teacher training qualification; individual support and mentoring; and a reduced teaching workload in the first year.

The role, and associated funding, is open to external candidates who have worked for a minimum of 3 years, and within the last 18 months, in a clinical role within the health & social care sector, and who do not yet hold a substantive teaching qualification. We would expect you to have a keen interest in the development of young people entering the profession and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and teaching potential.

If you would like an informal chat to learn more about the role, please contact Caroline Openshaw (Programme Area Manager): c.openshaw@lmc.ac.uk.  A phone call can then be arranged.

Benefits include defined benefits pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Job Purpose:  

• To provide high quality teaching and learning, specifically contributing to the programme area’s expertise in Health & Social Care.
• To support students in reaching their academic and personal goals leading to their positive progression.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. A teaching commitment in line with College policy as agreed annually with the Programme Area Manager and Director of Curriculum and Innovation.  You will plan and deliver teaching/learning programmes (Levels 2 – 4) using a flexible range of strategies and learning styles and taking responsibility for the quality of own teaching and related curriculum development, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching.

2. Support the development of Higher Education provision in the department and support engagement with the College’s NHS partnership.

3. Develop learning resources/materials to meet individual learner needs, devise appropriate assignments and learning programmes and maintain records that support the learning experience. To maintain high quality records and provide timely information. 

4. Work within an agreed curriculum framework and to agreed targets/objectives, and contribute to Faculty curriculum development activities.

5. Accurately assess and monitor student work to ensure high achievement and progression. Undertake internal verification, and prepare samples for the external moderation process.

6. Undertake administrative tasks and complete returns as required by the Programme Area Manager.

7. Act as a course manager and/or course tutor as appropriate, providing effective tutorial and pastoral support.

8. Assist with the recruitment, selection and enrolment of students. Take an active part in marketing activities to support recruitment. 

9. Visit students whilst they undertake their vocational placement to assess competence.

10. Maintain high levels of student retention and achievement.

11. Provide accurate and timely data and information including registers, withdrawals and transfers, and progress reports. 

12. Manage the behaviour of students.

13. Accompany and supervise students on educational and training visits if required.

14. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required, e.g. Team meetings, parents’ evenings, etc.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers (see The Education & Training Foundation: www.et-foundation.co.uk )
• Adhere to the College Values:
  High Expectations;
  Driving Success;
  Positive Impact;
  Welcoming Community;
  Productive Collaboration

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Either: relevant teaching, learning and assessment experience delivering Health and Social Care courses at Levels 2, 3, and 4; 
  Or: aptitude to develop good teaching practice with support from the Taking Teaching Further programme
• Awareness of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• Substantial vocational experience of working in the Health and Social Care Sector in a nursing or clinical capacity
• Knowledge of current sector issues 
    

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Knowledge of FE Health & Social Care specifications for programmes of study
• Advice and guidance
• Knowledge of the Quality Assurance systems relating to this curriculum
• Delivery of tutorials / pastoral care to student groups
• Experience of nursing / clinical based units in health and social care programmes of study

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form, interview and assessment.* 

• Nursing Degree or equivalent vocational qualifications 
• Appropriate teaching qualification (or within specified timescale)
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent L2)*

*You will be required to undertake a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment at, or immediately after interview, if you do not have these qualifications or cannot provide the relevant certificates

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Awareness of modern approaches to the delivery of all programmes
• The ability for sustained hard work and cope with demanding workloads
• Computer literate and experience of using IT in the classroom.
• The ability to work in a team and as a course manager
• Ability to network and make links in the community, including employers

Personal

Essential - Measured by presentation and interview 

• An understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties or disabilities
• A flexible approach and commitment to the achievement of excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults 
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development in line with College guidelines 

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form