Associate Professor Skills and Simulation (Health & Social Care) at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.

The University has recently invested in a large estate redevelopment plan which includes over £3m in state-of-the-art skills and simulation suites; located across 3 campuses, High Wycombe, Uxbridge and Aylesbury. These facilities include clinical and community simulated environments, Simbulances, digital and VR applications and dedicated immersive rooms to provide excellent learning opportunities for nursing, midwifery and allied health courses.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in the development and delivery of our Skills and Simulation Strategy. The strategy will support the university’s’ journey to being recognised as a centre of excellence for simulation. The post holder will work collaboratively to design and delivery of clinical skills and simulation education across the university’s health and social care provision.

The post holder will actively engage in current and new projects examining the use of simulation for placement learning. The post holder will be expected to lead on simulation product market analysis and liaise with key stakeholders in the acquisition of additional resources. The role will include working with the discipline leads and the Skills and Simulation Technician teams to deliver innovative and evidence-based curriculum to enhance graduate outcomes and play a key role in simulation evaluation and research.

We welcome all applicants that want to work with us to strengthen our skills and simulation offer and will consider secondment and flexible working

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Karen.Buckwell-Nutt@bnu.ac.uk or Matt.Cross@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 29 August 2023

Interview Date: 11 September 2023