Lecturer in Nursing - District Nurse

University of Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme eligibility

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Adult Nursing (District Nurse) to join our School of Nursing and Midwifery. You will deliver teaching across nursing programmes and play a key role in shaping future district nurses.

We welcome applicants from experienced educators or clinicians transitioning to academia. Flexible full-time, part-time, or job-share arrangements with hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Be an NMC-registered Adult Nurse with a District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ).
• Minimum of three years' relevant clinical experience.
• Hold, or be working towards, a higher degree in a relevant discipline.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality nursing education and supporting student success.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-leadership, and a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience of teaching in higher education and/or Fellowship of Advance HE is desirable.
• Applications are welcomed from clinicians wishing to develop an academic career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching across nursing programmes.
• Support learners through lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, and online learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and learning resources.
• Take on academic responsibilities such as module leadership where appropriate.

Skills

NMC registered

District Nursing SPQ

Strong communication

Teaching in HE

CPD mindset

Education

Higher degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Are you an NMC-registered Adult Nurse with a District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) and a passion for developing the future workforce? The University of Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Adult Nursing (District Nurse) to join our established School of Nursing and Midwifery.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your district nursing expertise with teaching, scholarship, and professional development within a supportive, innovative, and research-active environment. Whether you are an experienced educator or a clinician looking to move into academia, we welcome your application.

As a Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching across a range of nursing programmes, supporting learners through lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, and online learning activities. You will play a key role in shaping the next generation of district nurses and community practitioners through teaching, assessment, supervision, and pastoral support.

You will contribute to curriculum development, create engaging and inclusive learning resources, and take on academic responsibilities such as module leadership where appropriate. The role also provides opportunities to undertake scholarship, research, knowledge exchange, and professional engagement activities that enhance nursing education and healthcare practice.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or job-share arrangements.

About You

• Be an NMC-registered Adult Nurse with a District Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ).
• Have a minimum of three years' relevant clinical experience.
• Hold, or be working towards, a higher degree in a relevant discipline.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality nursing education and supporting student success.
• Have excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-leadership, and a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience of teaching in higher education, a recognised teaching qualification, and/or Fellowship of Advance HE are desirable but not essential. Applications are welcomed from clinicians wishing to develop an academic career.

About Us

The University of Plymouth has a strong reputation for educational excellence and research-informed practice. Our School of Nursing and Midwifery delivers foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programmes and has achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team and have opportunities to contribute to applied nursing research and the University's Clinical Schools initiative, helping address real-world healthcare challenges while maintaining strong clinical links.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and pension options, including potential NHS Pension Scheme eligibility.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes.
• Retail discounts and on-site nursery facilities.

An Enhanced DBS check, including an Adults' Barred List check, is required.

The post is primarily based in Plymouth, with occasional travel to Exeter, Truro, and other locations as required. There is an expectation to work on campus approximately one day per week.

Join us and help shape the future of district nursing education and practice.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 29 November 2026

£40,704 to £57,666. Grade 7/8, per annum (pro rata for part-time)