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Post ID: 039331
The Purpose of the Role
The Clinical Tutor in Midwifery supports the teaching and learning of midwifery students in clinical practice settings for the Higher Diploma in Midwifery programme and the BSc. in Midwifery programme. The role also involves teaching, assessment, and examination of undergraduate (BSc in Midwifery) and postgraduate (Higher Diploma in Midwifery) theoretical modules in classroom and clinical skills laboratory settings. In addition, the Clinical Tutor will undertake student supervision and mentoring duties as assigned by the Head of School.
The Clinical Tutor in Midwifery will be employed for 39.5 hours per week, with 25 days’ leave, plus College leave days. The average teaching hours will be 5-6 hours of clinical teaching, classroom or skills laboratory per day approximately.
The Clinical Tutor in Midwifery will be based between the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College Dublin and the linked Maternity Health Service Providers: the Coombe Hospital and the Rotunda Hospital. They will be provided with shared offices/workspaces in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin premises at 24 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. The appointee will work closely with the Head of School, the Head of Discipline and other discipline members.
Post status: Permanent Contract
Hours of Post: 39.5 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Nurse Tutor Scale (€73,793 - €82,809) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
Application Information
Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the Clinical Tutor in Midwifery:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- The names and contact details (i.e., addresses, e-mail) of three referees
Please note: Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Vivienne Brady at
[email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at
[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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