Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston University’s School of Nursing, Allied & Public Health invites applications for a part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer role in Learning Disability Nursing. You will teach across integrated care modules, support students in practice, and contribute to research-led teaching, workshops and seminars.

You will hold a first degree (MSc or higher desirable) and be registered with a professional body. A DBS check is required, and you will work autonomously within a supportive team, promoting

Qualifications

• First degree in nursing or related field is essential.
• An MSc or higher is desirable.
• Professional registration with a relevant professional body.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Meet Kingston University learning and teaching standards (UKPSF by end of probation).

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching on learning disability within integrated care settings.
• Provide student support and tutorials.
• Contribute to research-led teaching, workshops, and seminars.
• Support clinical placements and consultancy activities.

Skills

Clinical experience in Learning

Autonomous working

Student support & tutorials

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSc or higher desirable

Job description

This is a career-defining opportunity at the heart ofSchool of Nursing, Allied & Public Healthwithin 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.

Working side-by-side with talented colleagues you will share knowledge and expertise through professional consultancy, pursuing opportunities that will generate profitable income and supporting students with valuable placements wherever possible.

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

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. By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

On a personal level, you are motivated to deliver exceptional teaching and support to our students. You will use your experience of working in clinical delivery to promote integrated high-quality evidence based professional practice across everything you do. Constantly seeking to improve, you will scrutinise your own work, build private and public sector networks, and work collaboratively to enhance the faculty’s reputation in higher education and occupational circles.

School of Nursing, Allied and Public Health

Our people are passionate about developing nurses for the future, in each of the four fields of nursing – adult, children, learning disability and mental health.

We support our students to ensure they get the skills and knowledge they need to make a lasting impact on society.

We also have access to industry-leading research for nursing and health professions.

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 onw/c 9 November 2026.

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