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An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for their Nursing Programme. This role involves contributing to the curriculum, supporting students through innovative blended learning approaches, and ensuring high-quality educational delivery. The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success. Join a vibrant faculty that values inclusivity and professional development, where your expertise will help shape the future of nursing education and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals.
About the job
Interview date: 16 June 2025
The Faculty of Health, Education and Society are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer to contribute to the Pre-registration BSc Nursing Programme and FdSc Nursing Associate. Applicants from all fields of nursing will be welcomed, but an adult nursing registration would be beneficial. The successful applicant will provide input of all modules situated in the undergraduate curriculum.
The undergraduate nursing area includes BSc Nursing in Adult, Children and Young People, Mental Health and Learning Disability and FdSc Nursing Associate. Both routes are also offered via an apprenticeship. We are committed to supporting students and strive for high quality experiences which is reflected in our high Guardian League table ranking and NSS scores.
The successful applicant will support the teaching, learning and assessment of pre-registration nursing and nursing associate students both on campus, online via a blended learning approach or in clinical. The learner voice and experience will be central to all aspects of course delivery. The post will include that of personal teacher and academic assessor.
The post holder, alongside the programme team, will be responsible for ensuring adherence to quality assurance processes and professional regulatory requirements to support the high-quality delivery of this programme of education.
For further information or to discuss the vacancy, please contact Ruth Smith (Subject Lead): ruth.smith@northampton.ac.uk
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This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
You must be an experienced Registered Nurse – experience in a variety of settings would be considered. Experience of teaching and assessing in a university or clinical setting will be an advantage so that you can evidence and demonstrate your ability to work across the pre-registration curriculum at levels 4, 5 and 6.
The post ideally requires an individual with experience in the community, private and voluntary sector although experience in all areas of practice is welcomed. An interest in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and associated long term conditions would also be an advantage.
You will also possess effective communication, digital and organisational skills.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate up-to-date understanding of the NMC student proficiencies and contemporary nursing practice. Previous experience of teaching and assessment of students would be an advantage, although support and development are available.
Qualifications
Essential;
Desirable;
Faculty
The Faculty of Health Education and Society is a vibrant faculty specialising in preparing students for professional careers in education, health, and social care. Interprofessional learning is an integral part of the curriculum offer to our student groups and the faculty offers learning from levels 4 to 8. The faculty supports staff to develop their teaching and research expertise and works in partnership with students and service users to ensure the student experience is contemporary and provides the best opportunities for career development. The personal and professional development of staff is critical to attract, retain and help students to achieve their chosen career outcomes and staff are supported to develop goals which both align to this mission and to their own career aspirations.
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All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.
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We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
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