Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing

1000scholars; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston University in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing within the School of Nursing, Allied & Public Health. You will contribute to teaching and student support across integrated care modules.

The role requires professional registration, a first degree, and clinical experience in Learning Disability Nursing; an MSc is desirable. The appointment is 14.80 hours per week, with salary bands starting at £18,010 pro rata, and is

Qualifications

• First degree is essential; MSc or above desirable.
• A recognised teaching or learning qualification is not essential but desirable.
• Applicants must demonstrate Kingston University standards in learning and teaching, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching related to learning disability within integrated care approaches.
• Deliver modules aligned with the Ten-Year NHS Plan.
• Offer student support and tutorials and support learning in practice settings.
• Work within a team to deliver contemporary, real-world education for students.
• Some clinical experience within Learning Disability Nursing is required.

Education

First degree essential

MSc or above desirable

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

The Role

This is a career-defining opportunity at the heart of School of Nursing, Allied & Public Health within the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education. You will be an influential member of a close-knit group of academics behind a varied programme of research-led teaching, student support, workshops, seminars and forward-thinking studies that build the integrated multi-professional school portfolio offering education and development to the pre-registration and post qualifying workforce within health and social care.

• You will provide teaching related to anticipating and meeting the needs of people with learning disability within integrated care approaches, including, acute, public health, primary health care and community and social care environments.
• This is offered within a portfolio of modules developing a contemporary and evidence-based approach to care corresponding to the Ten-Year Plan for the NHS.
• Working within a team you will deliver the vibrant, real-world education your students deserve.
• You will have some clinical experience within Learning Disability Nursing within the domains of practice indicated.
• You will offer student support and tutorials and will also support learning in practice settings.

Please note, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check clearance is required for the role.

The Person

• You will hold professional registration with a professional body and will have appropriate clinical experience within Learning Disability Nursing. You are adept at working autonomously.
• A first degree is essential and an MSc or above is desirable.
• A recognised teaching or learning qualification is not essential although it is desirable. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the Kingston University standards in learning and teaching, and research.

Further Information

This is a part‑time (14.80 hours per week), permanent position with a starting salary of £18,010 per annum (40% pro rata to £45,025 per annum) for a Lecturer and £20,064 per annum (40% pro rata to £50,160 per annum) for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Interviews are expected to be held on w/c 9 November 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Carmel Blackie, Associate Professor.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today.

We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

£45,025 to £59,306 per annum. See advert text for details.