Senior Lecturer (Nursing Apprenticeship)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Lecturer (Nursing Apprenticeship) to join their Department of Healthcare Apprenticeships. The ideal candidate will have substantial nursing experience, demonstrate a strong track record in education, and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This role offers competitive benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes. Closing date for applications is November 2, 2025.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration nursing experience necessary.
• Strong track record of teaching or supporting learners in higher education or practice settings.
• Up-to-date understanding of NMC standards and wider policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum design and programme leadership.
• Embed digital and champion high standards of teaching.
• Work closely with NHS Trusts and employers to ensure programme relevance.

Skills

Post-registration nursing experience

Track record of teaching

Understanding of NMC standards

Curriculum design

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Nursing Apprenticeship)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £44,746 - £56,535 per annum - AC3

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and student-focused Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Healthcare Apprenticeships. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Nursing Education and to play a leading role in our apprenticeship provision.

We welcome applications from colleagues registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and from all fields of Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Children\'s or Learning Disability).

As a Senior Academic, you will contribute to curriculum design and programme leadership, embed digital and champion high standards of teaching, assessment, and student support across the department of Healthcare Apprenticeships. You will also work closely with NHS Trusts, employers, and professional bodies to ensure our programmes remain current, relevant, and aligned with NMC standards.

You will bring substantial post-registration nursing experience and a strong track record of teaching or supporting learners in higher education or practice settings. You will also have an up-to-date understanding of NMC standards, apprenticeship provision, and the wider policy landscape shaping nursing education.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days\' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers\' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers\' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Interview Date - Friday 21st November 2025.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Associate Lecturer, Health Lecturer, Nurse Lecturer, Nursing Teacher, Nursing Lecturer, Nurse, Nursing, Health and Nursing Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.