Senior Lecturer

Nursing Studies (Post Registration) - UH-000677

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.
 
            Further information for International Students can be found on:
            <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
 
For courses targeting international students– English Language Requirements are as follows:
  
IELTS 6.5 with no lower than 6.5 in any component. 
 
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at        the following link:  <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>.  However as this is a top up degree the University is already accrediting 240 credits to students and students must complete all 4 compulsory modules to meet the requirements of the degree.
  
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in Unilearn.  <a href="http://www-old.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www-old.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
 
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.    General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>
 
This course does not lead to professional recognition with NMC and is only intended as for qualified nurses to develop their academic skills.   
 
The specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below.
<ul>
<li>This course is available to any nurse who is registered to the equivalent of part one of the NMC register in their own country.</li>
<li>Any nurse who has a Diploma level qualification in the country they are registered.</li>
<li>Applicants must meet the IELTS level.</li>
</ul>

UH-000677 - Nursing Studies (Post Registration)

Critically evaluate current global health policy, alongside ethics, healthcare legislation and professional codes of practice and their influence on professional practice. 

Apply decision making and problem solving skills in relation to professional practice.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the research process and resource implications.

Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of published research.

Critically evaluate your role as a change agent in nursing practice.

Critically analyse the process of reviewing published research within healthcare.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of health care research ethics.

Demonstrate the ability to deliver a high quality electronic presentation

Analyse approaches to research including processes, methods and designs.

Critically discuss the concepts and theories of leadership, management and team working, clinical governance and accountability in relation to professional and inter professional practice.

Critically analyse practice and define issues which require investigation to enhance clinical effectiveness.

Debate theoretical concepts and strategies to plan an investigation. 

Critically reflect on the enablers and inhibitors to the advancement of nursing practice. 

Critically explore an area of nursing practice that requires advancement.

Critically appraise a range of evidence and evaluate its contribution to practice development.  

Demonstrate the ability to write an academic report. 

The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa</a>
 
The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at: .
<a href="http://www.huddersfield.su/courserepwebsite">http://www.huddersfield.su/courserepwebsite</a>
 
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations
 
 An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.

UH-000677

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
 
 
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
            <a href="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>

<ul>
<li>Personal Academic Tutor</li>
</ul>
 
The University has implemented a personal tutor system for full time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates.  Specifically, personal academic tutors:
 
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
</ul>
 
The first point of contact for students is the Student Hub.
 
<ul>
<li>Module Leader</li>
</ul>
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
 
<ul>
<li>Course Leader</li>
</ul>
The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
 
<ul>
<li>International support </li>
</ul>
The course team will incorporate existing University support mechanisms for international students and also combine student support systems in the business school into the course. The international office offers students peer support and guidance throughout the student’s studies to ensure they are supported and can contribute to the course. The business school delivers three non-credit based modules/support systems that develop student’s language skills, cultural awareness, and study skills, these have been successful in supporting international students.  The course team will incorporate these into the student timetable and ensure there is peer support and guidance during the course.
 
<ul>
<li>The School of Human and Health Sciences offers all students access to the student HUB which</li>
</ul>
          offers students guidance on academic skills and student support issues. The international
           students will receive regular updates on the services they offer and the need to engage with 
           these.