Instructor/Mentor

University of Derby; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Long Eaton seeks a Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor in Adult Nursing. This role focuses on supporting students' development through mentoring and coaching, as well as assisting academic teams in fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant healthcare qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 38 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holistic wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts at retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Commitment to personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and current NMC registration are required.
• Willingness to work towards or hold a teaching qualification.
• Demonstrated continued professional development in mentoring or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Mentoring and coaching to enhance student learning.
• Monitoring progress and addressing individual learning needs.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Relevant degree

Current NMC registration

Job description

Position

Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor in Adult Nursing (0279-25) – Derby, DE22 1GB, University of Derby.

Our Professional Skills Instructor/Mentor 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 includes supporting teaching, learning, and assessment, and the provision of work and learning mentoring and coaching. Your role will be to work with our academic teams to support our students develop to their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching, learning, and assessment
• Mentoring and coaching to enhance learning and growth
• Monitoring progress and addressing individual learning needs
• Maintaining accurate records of both formal and informal training activities

Qualifications

We're looking for healthcare professionals who have an interest in education and supporting students to achieve highly. This role is suitable for anyone at any stage of their professional career, for example early‑career professionals or those considering a change from clinical work. We value all of your knowledge and skills, from whichever field of practice you are in.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree and current NMC registration.
• Willing to work towards or holds a teaching qualification.
• Demonstrated continued professional development in mentoring or coaching.
• Experience from the health or care sectors, with strong communication, organisation and time‑management skills.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team, commitment to widening participation and supporting professional development.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and with external partners.

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

Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Michelle Brown, Subject Lead for Adult Nursing.