Lecturer in Nursing

Objective:

The principal objective of the post is to act as Lecturer in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Lecturers may be required to act as Module Coordinators/Programme 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 the Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery

• Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of education in other academic areas as assigned by the Head of 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 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

Person Specification: Essential

• Is a registered Adult Nurse and is educated to a Doctoral Level

• Has supervised MSc Nursing students

• Experience in being a year, module or subject lead or director.

• Has previous experience of teaching, assessing and managing students in an academic environment

• Is developing a track record in nursing/health services research as evidenced by publication in the area

• Expertise and Experience in community nursing, research, evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare teaching.

• Has excellent computer, library searching, presentation and verbal & written communication skills

• Has personal drive, energy and enthusiasm to deliver and inspire the achievement of excellent results

• Has strong commitment to quality improvement

• Has a high degree of self-motivation

• Requires minimum direction, high personal energy, positive approach to dealing with challenges and ambiguity

• Has flexibility in work arrangements including undertaking overseas assignments as required

Person Specification: Desirable

• Has a recognised specialist nursing qualification which compliments the portfolio of programmes delivered in the School

• Has made a contribution to the development of specialist nursing practice in terms of education, practice development and research

• Has supervised PhD students

• Mentoring and supervising colleagues in Lecturer and Clinical Educator positions.

• Playing a lead role in one of the pillars of the school