Associate Lecturer

NHS; Retford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Retford is seeking an Associate Lecturer to lead educational sessions for adults with mental health needs. The successful candidate will have a background in teaching and experience in educational settings. Responsibilities include planning sessions and collaborating with patients and staff. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Salary is between £31,049 and £37,796 per year with an additional £7,000 High Secure Allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties.
• Demonstrates empathy and a passion for education.
• Experience in developing and planning schemes of work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate educational sessions tailored to patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Contribute to session planning and evaluation.

Skills

Teaching in educational setting

Communication

Person-centered approach

Empathy and patience

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification (DET) or equivalent

Maths & English GCSE 4-9 or equivalent

PGCE, QTS, QTLS

Subject specific qualification (Maths, English, ICT)

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel)

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Lecturer

The closing date is 26 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Education Team at Rampton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with a strong background in education, who can lead and support the delivery of learning sessions to adults with a range of mental health needs.

As a key member of the team, you will plan and deliver educational sessions under the guidance and supervision of a Band 6 Lecturer. This role involves working closely with patients, staff, and other stakeholders within the hospital setting, therefore, alongside outstanding teaching and learning abilities excellent communication and interpersonal skill are essential.

We are seeking someone who:

Has experience of teaching in an educational setting (essential).

Holds a relevant teaching qualification (essential).

Has experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties (desirable).

Is an excellent communicator with a person-centred approach.

Demonstrates empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others learn.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

Planning schemes of work and facilitating educational sessions tailored to individual patient needs.

Working collaboratively with the wider MDT to support patient progress.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to session planning and evaluation.

Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other professionals.

Escort patients to and from sessions.

Adhere to all Security policies and procedures.

Uphold the highest standards of dignity, respect, and care at all times.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

This role is essential for the Patients Education Team as you will plan and deliver group and bespoke lessons to patients. The successful candidate is also be expected to follow all local and hospital procedures around security and safety. This also includes escorting patients to and from areas. You will be responsible for creating individual learning plans with patients that suit their learning needs and abilities. Good communication skills are essential, you will need to contribute to electronic records that are accessed by various departments and disciplines. The successful candidate will need to be physically fit enough to complete the Prevention of Violence and Management of Aggression course.

Person Specification

Physical requirements

• Ability to successfully complete Management of Violence and Aggression training. This involves learning to control violent incidents through approved physical restraints.
• Ability to participate in the escorting of patients in accordance with policies and procedures

Training

• Evidence of ongoing professional development related to teaching and learning

Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE 4-9 or equivalent
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification (DET) or equivalent, must be recognised in UK
• PGCE, QTS, QTLS
• Subject specific qualification (Maths, English, ICT) Diploma level or higher

Experience

• Experience of teaching in a formal educational setting
• Experience of developing and planning schemes of work/lessons related to relevant subject/s.
• Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in a Secure environment.
• Experience of collaborative working across disciplines in partnership with colleagues to enhance the Learner experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of Functional Skills in relation to the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Knowledge of teaching strategies to motivate learners with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties and relevant flexible approaches to teaching and learning
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
• Familiarity with the Core Curriculum in Adult Education

Skills

• Ability to assess Literacy/Language /Numeracy and ICT skills
• Ability to develop inclusive learning resources in relation to Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
• Ability to motivate, support, monitor and record progress of learners
• Competent in the use of IT, record keeping and administrative tasks related to patient education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Excellent IT Skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

• To undertake Essential Training and update as required by Trust Policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year £7,000 p/a High Secure Allowance (Pro rata for part-time)