Lecturer - Health Care Apprenticeships

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

University College Birmingham invites applications for two Lecturer positions in Health Care Apprenticeships in Birmingham. We seek enthusiastic, knowledgeable healthcare professionals to join our Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships Department and support apprentices in developing safe, evidence-informed and person-centred practice.

You will contribute to designing, delivering and assessing programmes such as the NMC-approved RN Degree Apprenticeship, Nursing Associate, and related

Qualifications

• Registered Adult or Mental Health Nurses or allied health professionals with current registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Experience in education or training is desirable.
• Ability to support apprentices across nursing and allied health curricula.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and assess inclusive, evidence-informed learning.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to apprentices.
• Collaborate with employers and external partners to ensure apprenticeship compliance.

Skills

Healthcare expertise

Student support

Curriculum design

Education

Registration with NMC/HCPC

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer - Health Care Apprenticeships

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £39,560 - £44,352 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student-focused healthcare professionals to join our Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships Department.

Applications are welcomed from Registered Adult or Mental Health Nurses and Registered Allied health Professionals who hold current registration with an appropriate UK professional regulator, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

We are particularly interested in appointing colleagues whose combined knowledge, skills and professional experience will strengthen the breadth of nursing and allied health expertise within the department.

You will bring current professional knowledge and experience to support apprentices in developing safe, evidence-informed and person-centred practice. You will help to ensure that nursing, allied health and multidisciplinary perspectives are embedded meaningfully across the curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, learner-focused institution committed to high-quality education that prepares apprentices for contemporary professional practice. You will play a key role in helping learners develop confidence, critical thinking and professional capabilities within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Teaching responsibilities will reflect the successful candidates' professional expertise and may include the NMC-approved Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and Nursing Associate programmes, the Assistant Practitioner programme and wider healthcare apprenticeship provision. You will also contribute flexibly across other programmes within the department according to curriculum and staffing needs. The role will include the design, delivery and assessment of inclusive, evidence-informed learning; academic and pastoral support; assessment and feedback; practice-related learning; digital learning; and curriculum development. You will support apprentices to evidence their off-the-job training, monitor their progress towards Apprenticeship Assessment, and work collaboratively with employers and external partners to maintain apprenticeship compliance and a high-quality learner experience.

We welcome applications from candidates with academic or practice-based experience who are passionate about supporting learners from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are an experienced lecturer or a practitioner transitioning into higher education, we are committed to supporting your professional development within an ambitious and collaborative department.

Interview Date 8th December 2026.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Wednesday 11th November 2026.

Interview Date - Tuesday 8th December 2026.