Job Description

Job details

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Responsible to


Head of Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice


Location


Kedleston Road, Derby Campus


Closing date


Thursday 17 July 2025


Salary


31,814 to 35,750 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to 41,113 per annum).


Job grade


ATOS 6


Reference


0082-25


Contract type


Permanent


Post type


Full-time


Adaptive working type


Hybrid

This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.



About the University
We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.



The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.



We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.



Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.


About the College/Department
The College of Health, Psychology and Social Care has a clear vision - to make a REAL difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities within our region. To be the University of choice for our Health and Social Care partners' education needs across the region; and to provide an excellent student experience, delivered by highly credible and well qualified lecturers.



The School of Nursing and Midwifery is part of the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. The School consists of four discipline areas: Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing and Professional Practice, and Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice.



Our vision is clear - to create a vibrant, inclusive, and future-facing School that cultivates the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a long-standing reputation for excellence and is home to some of the University of Derby's most popular degrees. Across undergraduate and postgraduate level, we have a variety of courses to offer.



Many on our academic team are active researchers working hard to advance knowledge in different areas of healthcare and the human sciences. Research topics related to Midwifery include 'how air pollution could affect the growth of the placenta' and the experience of mothers who breastfeed beyond infancy. Our researchers integrate their findings into their teaching and examine how this might affect service users.



We have ambitious strategies in place to deliver an outstanding student experience, a culture of internationally important research and scholarship, and transformational partnerships with our collaborators across the health and care systems of Derbyshire and beyond.


About the role
This role is a central part of this strategy. Our Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor in Nursing and Midwifery will support the development of professional skills, practical technical, vocational, and associated learning for students and apprentices and, where necessary, support their individual learning needs and progress monitoring both in the workplace, on placement, at alternative venues, on College/University premises or online. This will include the provision of work and learning mentoring and coaching and the recording of formal and informal records of progress in on and off-the-job training.



Your role will be to work with our academic teams to support our students develop to their full potential.

The anticipated interview dates will be Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th July 2025.

About You
We're looking for enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Midwives, or Nursing Associates with a passion for education and supporting students to reach their full potential. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to transition from clinical practice into education, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.



We welcome applications from all fields of practice and value the diverse expertise and experiences you bring. What matters most is your ability to engage learners, inspire confidence, and create supportive learning environments that lead to high-quality outcomes.



To thrive in this role, you'll demonstrate:


A genuine commitment to student success and the ability to foster inclusive, positive learning experiences. Strong communication skills to clearly convey ideas, encourage curiosity, and support academic development. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative. A strong belief in widening participation, breaking down barriers, and ensuring that education is accessible to all.
If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey and help shape the healthcare workforce of the future, we'd love to hear from you.


Principal accountabilities
To plan and deliver professional, practical, technical, vocational and associated theoretical learning activities for students and apprentices including training, support for learning and assessment using a variety of methods both on and off the job.

Prepare suitable learning materials for a range of activities to develop the student's knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to relevant apprenticeship standards or regulatory body frameworks.

Demonstrate tasks and processes to individuals and groups.

Provide instruction to the specified standards and provide feedback to students on progress through written and online methods, coaching for high expectations of progress and attainment.

Provide support and mentoring for students and apprentices in the setting of goals and objectives pertaining to their professional skill development needs.

To deliver advice and support, based on an in-depth knowledge and understanding of your discipline area; for example; develop an understanding of course structures, learning outcomes, and PSRB requirements; undertake reviews with students, mentors, external partners and Personal Academic Tutors; review training needs and conduct action planning that support the development of knowledge skills and behaviours in relation to all practice learning opportunities e.g. Virtual, Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education, Research; provide guidance and support to students around setting objectives ahead of practice learning and identifying gaps/areas for further focus.

Provide individual and group mentoring for students and apprentices to ensure that apprenticeship candidates are selected appropriately and are matched to the needs of the employer.

Supervise groups of apprentices undertaking knowledge and skill acquisition through scheduled off-the-job learning activities, project work or while on work placement.

Assess knowledge and skills acquisition using a variety of assessment methods including individual coaching techniques to accelerate the learning of knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Provide specific learning support and coaching to students and apprentices as required and ensure that learning support records are kept up to date.

Work with groups of students, apprentices, or individuals to prepare them for external qualification and end-point assessment according to the requirements of the relevant apprenticeship.

Complete all associated internal, employer and external documentation and track the student's progress, including recording student and apprentice data on attendance and achievement using prescribed records systems, both manual and online.

Ensure that any assessment carried out is completed to the standards laid down by the awarding body and the College Quality Assurance systems.

Integrate the development of English and Mathematics skills, including their integration into broader learning activities linked to both on and off-the-job activities.

Monitor attendance of students and apprentices at prescribed off-the-job learning activities, ensuring that records systems are updated as required and employers are kept informed.

Ensure that students and apprentices are coached to always behave in a professional manner to a high standard of safety in the workplace and during off-the-job activities.

Work with liaison and business development teams and independently to develop new business opportunities and placements to increase employer engagement and apprentice uptake and progression.

To undertake any other duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility.


For full list of accountabilities, please see the attached job description.


Person specification###

Essential Criteria

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Qualifications

Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or discipline. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (for example Registered Nurse, Midwife, Nursing Associate) Hold or be willing to undertake a teaching qualification. Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C/4-9) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale.
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Experience

Experience within and/or knowledge of the health and/or care sectors. Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes.
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Skills, knowledge and abilities

Highly developed communication skills Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team. Well-developed administrative and organisational skills Ability to work flexibly within a team. Good time management skills. A commitment to the principle of widening participation A commitment to College and University values and behaviours.
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Business requirements

A commitment to continued professional development, particularly in mentoring, coaching or demonstrating Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner.
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Desirable Criteria

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Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification(s) in a relevant subject area Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Fellowship or Associate Fellowship of Advanced HE (HEA)
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Experience

Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of techniques to inspire and engage students. Experience of Internal and External verification and moderation processes Practical experience of promoting equality and diversity. Practical experience of promoting Behaviours and attitudes Practical experience of promoting Personal development
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Skills, knowledge and abilities

An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning. Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups. Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally. Understanding of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experience.
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Business requirements

Ability to work evenings, weekends and during holiday periods. Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata) Local Government Pension Scheme Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers Discounted onsite gym Cycle to Work scheme A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development

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Key contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Vicky Cockerill, Head of Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice via v.cockerill@derby.ac.uk


For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.


Important information####

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.



Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.




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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.



We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.



Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.



When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.



The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant's name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.



However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.



For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.





A university that celebrates you

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Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.





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