Programme Coordinator and HE Lead for Nursing Professions

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave (pro rata)

Staff training and degree-level study

Pension scheme employer contributions

On-site facilities and discounts

Job summary

South Devon College seeks a Programme Coordinator and HE Lead for Nursing Professions to lead the Nursing Associate programme within the Faculty of Health. You will teach, mentor learners, and collaborate with NHS partners to ensure high-quality provision.

The role requires clinical expertise, teaching experience in higher education, and strong IT skills to support innovative learning methods, including simulations and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Nursing or Healthcare and NMC registration.
• Experience teaching and supporting learners in higher education; curriculum development.
• Proficient IT skills including Moodle, MS Teams and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of the Nursing Associate programme.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and student support.
• Act as a personal tutor and guide students throughout their studies.
• Collaborate with NHS and clinical placement partners.
• Monitor programme performance and support quality improvement.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research and professional practice.
• Support student recruitment, interviews and admissions activities.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HE teaching

Curriculum development

IT skills (MS Office, Moodle, Teams)

Education

Degree in Nursing or Healthcare

Tools

Moodle

MS Teams

Office 365

Job description

Programme Coordinator and HE Lead for Nursing Professions

Join South Devon College and help shape the future healthcare workforce. We are seeking an experienced and motivated healthcare professional to lead and deliver our Nursing Associate programme within the Faculty of Health. Working closely with students, clinical partners and colleagues, you will provide outstanding teaching, support learner success, and drive the continuous development and quality of our healthcare provision. This is an excellent opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with a rewarding career in education, making a real difference to the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and development of the Nursing Associate programme.
• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and student support.
• Act as a personal tutor, guiding students throughout their studies.
• Work closely with NHS and clinical placement partners.
• Monitor programme performance and support quality improvement.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research and professional practice.
• Support student recruitment, interviews and admissions activities.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 15 November 2026.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Nursing, Healthcare or a related subject and be registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse. You will have experience of teaching and supporting learners within higher education, including curriculum development, programme leadership and the use of innovative teaching methods such as simulated learning. Strong IT skills are essential, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, email, Moodle and MS Teams. You will possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and assess learners in both academic and practice settings. The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, solve problems effectively and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is also essential.