Lecturer in Nursing

EHS; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Health and Social Care at Colchester invites applications for a permanent part-time Lecturer in Nursing (21.6 hours per week). You will contribute to pre-registration nursing education, integrating theory with practice and supporting students across academic and clinical settings.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Nursing (or near completion), be NMC registered, and ideally hold HEA Fellowship or be willing to achieve it, with a commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or close to completion with current NMC registration.
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or willingness to achieve.
• Strong commitment to professional standards and learning support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing education in pre-registration programmes.
• Support students across academic and clinical settings.
• Engage in scholarship and educational innovation within the School.
• Contribute to administration, quality enhancement, and partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

NMC Code knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Fellowship of HEA / Advance HE or equivalent

Job description

The School of Health and Social Care has an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our multidisciplinary academic community includes occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychological therapists, nurses, social workers, oral health practitioners, and sociologists, all working together to address contemporary health and social care challenges. The School is based at our Colchester campus, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for both staff and students.

We work closely with healthcare providers, professional bodies, and community partners to deliver high-quality education and collaborative research that improves health and care outcomes regionally, nationally, and internationally. Through these strong partnerships, we ensure our programmes remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to the changing needs of the workforce and the communities we serve.

Duties of the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Nursing to contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing education, within our existing nursing team. Working closely with our staff, students and stakeholders, you will play a key role in enhancing students' learning experiences across both academic and clinical settings.

As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative, evidence-informed teaching for pre-registration nursing students at our Colchester campus. You will support students throughout their educational journey, helping them integrate theory and practice while developing the knowledge, skills, and professional values required for contemporary nursing practice.

This Grade 8 ASE (education only) position offers opportunities to engage in individual and collaborative scholarship, professional practice activity, and educational innovation that enhances teaching and learning within the School. You will also be encouraged to explore and develop research opportunities aligned with your interests and expertise.

In addition, you will contribute to the wider academic life of the School through administrative, quality enhancement, and partnership activities.

Qualifications and skills required

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a related discipline (or be close to completion) or possess equivalent professional experience or practice. You will be a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and either hold Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) or demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve professional recognition at the appropriate level.

You will have substantial experience in nursing practice and a strong commitment to maintaining professional standards in line with the NMC Code. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, current healthcare policy, and relevant legislation, together with the ability to apply this knowledge to teaching and student support.

We are particularly interested in applicants who are passionate about nursing education, committed to student success, and able to build effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and practice learning partners. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This is a permanent, part-time appointment for 21.6 hours per week.

£38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata