Objective:

The principal objective of the post is to act as a Lecturer in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Lecturers may be required to act as Module Coordinators/Level Directors, as directed by the Head of School. The post holder is expected to contribute to education and research initiatives within the School of Nursing & Midwifery.

Specifically, the duties of this post will include:

Take responsibility for directing, coordinating, teaching and assessing across assigned modules/programmes (theoretical and practice modules)
Mentor students and monitor student assessment and progress
Engage with academic staff of the School of Nursing & Midwifery to enhance education and research capacity within the School
Employ a collaborative ethos in all aspects of academic practice
Undertake collaborative research internally and with external stakeholders/partner hospitals that complements and develops the School's academic status and reputation, and contributes to nursing practice and education
Competently discharge administrative responsibilities and participate in university governance structures as directed by the Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery
Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of education in other academic areas as assigned by the Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery
Participate in Community Engagement In accordance with the RCSI Bahrain Strategy
Comply with statutory legislation and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own, staff and student's welfare and safety
Represent the best interest of RCSI at all times by enhancing the School's reputation in both nursing practice, teaching and research
Undertake assignments external to RCSI/Bahrain as may be required from time to time.
Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

Person Specification: Essential

Is a registered Adult Nurse and educated to Master's Level.
Has previous experience in teaching, assessing and managing students in an academic environment.
Is developing a track record in nursing/health services research as evidenced by publications in the area
Expertise and experience in adult nursing, research, evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare teaching.
Has excellent computer, library searching, presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
Has personal drive, energy and enthusiasm to deliver and inspire the achievement of excellent results.
Has a strong commitment to quality improvement.
Has a high degree of self-motivation.
Requires minimum direction, high personal energy, and a positive approach to dealing with challenges and ambiguity.
Has flexibility in work arrangements, including undertaking overseas assignments as required.

Person Specification: Desirable

Experience in being a year, module or subject lead or director.
Has a recognised specialist nursing qualification, which compliments the portfolio of programmes delivered in the School.
Educated to Doctoral level.
Has experience in supervision of MSc and Doctoral level students.
Has contributed to the development of specialist nursing practice in terms of education, practice development and research.
Mentoring and supervising colleagues in Lecturer and Clinical Educator positions.

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