T&S Lecturer in Health Sciences (General Practice Nursing) (50% FTE)

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bangor University is seeking a part-time 50% FTE T&S Lecturer in Health Sciences (General Practice Nursing) to lead on post-registration education and supervise postgraduate students. The role focuses on delivering healthcare education, leading General Practice Nursing modules, and developing blended and in-person teaching materials.

The successful candidate will hold NMC registration, have a relevant postgraduate degree (MSc or equivalent), and possess teaching experience at postgraduate

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree (MSc) in a relevant subject, or nearing completion.
• Professional registration (NMC)
• A sound knowledge of contemporary policy and practice in health and care.
• Evidence of teaching in clinical or academic settings.
• Capability to develop and manage projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences.
• PGCertTHE teaching qualification or equivalent.
• PhD, or near to completion

Responsibilities

• Lead on our General Practice Nursing portfolio for post-registration health care practitioners, including supervision of students as they complete formative and summative assessments.
• Develop ways of teaching to include blended and in person approaches, teaching materials and assessment.
• Lead and further develop modules and to support delivery.
• Teach and supervise on appropriate modules throughout programmes at post graduate levels.
• Provide the highest quality pastoral and academic support to postgraduate students.
• Undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School to engage in School citizenship and personal development.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student support

Welsh language desirable

Education

MSc in a relevant subject

PhD near completion

PGCertTHE/teaching qualification

PGCertHE or HEA Fellowship

NMC registration

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

T&S Lecturer in Health Sciences (General Practice Nursing) (50% FTE)

Job Number

BU04137

School/Department

School of Health Sciences

Grade

7 or 8

Contract Duration

Permanent

Responsible to

Head of School

Closing Date

03-11-2026

Bangor University School of Health Sciences is offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced lecturer to join our academic team, which is committed to the delivery of high quality, evidence informed academic programmes.

This part-time, permanent post will focus on the delivery of healthcare education with the prime focus of leading General Practice Nurse education, at both foundation and Specialist Practice level for post-registration health care practitioners. We offer a diverse range of full and part-time postgraduate programmes.

At Bangor University we offer a stimulating environment and support to enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions. Available at Grade 7 or 8 (dependant on qualifications) this post provides an opportunity for experienced candidates to be part of an enthusiastic team to take our programmes forward in line with a range of regulatory approvals and to support student learning. This post is available on our teaching and scholarship career track, and the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and learning across the School’s portfolio.

Candidates will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and hold a relevant General Practice Nursing post-registration qualification (or equivalent experience).

The School aims to champion and promote excellent health and social care science, research, scholarship, teaching and learning, quality and values with people who use services, practitioners, and stakeholders. To promote language and cultural competence relevant to local, national and international partners, and to provide an inclusive culture and environment for staff and students within the School.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Closing date for applications: 03/11/2026

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Julie Lunt, Director of Post Registration Taught Studies: [e-mail] or via the Head of School, Professor Julie Green ([e-mail])

Overview

Bangor’s mission is for a research-led University of and for North Wales, providing transformative learning experiences and nurturing a positive impact on society regionally, nationally, and internationally (Strategy 2030). Across the University, research and teaching are closely inter-linked: almost all research academics teach, ensuring that our students benefit from the knowledge created by our research.

In REF2021, 40% of our research is considered 4* or world-leading and 45% is 3* or internationally excellent. 77% of Bangor’s research was scored as 4* or 3* in the last REF in 2014. In REF2021 it has increased to 85%. In REF2021, Bangor is 41st for the proportion of our research environment judged to be world-leading and 46th (out of 129 - excluding six single-subject institutions) in the sector for research.

The School of Health Sciences is an interprofessional school which sits within the College of Medical Sciences and provides medical, health and care education and research at Bangor University. The School works in partnership with health, social and educational care providers through well-established links to enable a total clinical and academic experience to be provided for all students.

The School offers a career-spanning portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and short courses for healthcare and allied professionals. The School comprises of staff who deliver to more than 1000 students from across the health professions. The School’s portfolio of professional programmes continues to expand.

Here at the School of Health Sciences, we value the partnership we have with students and prioritise support and encouragement for all our students across their differing programmes. The School offers a supportive culture for our less experienced lecturers to develop their potential and you will be provided with an academic mentor.

Purpose of the Job

• To lead on our General Practice Nursing portfolio for post-registration health care practitioners, including supervision of students as they complete formative and summative assessments.
• To develop ways of teaching to include blended and in person approaches, teaching materials and assessment.
• To lead and further develop modules and to support delivery.
• To teach and supervise on appropriate modules throughout programmes at post graduate levels.
• To provide the highest quality pastoral and academic support to postgraduate students.
• To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School to engage in School citizenship and personal development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Motivate students to proactive engagement in learning and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Keep abreast of new professional, educational and related social, economic and technological developments appropriate to the role.
• Supervise postgraduate projects.
• Be personal tutor to postgraduate students, providing the highest quality, consistent, advice, guidance and support.
• Contribute to the development of new programmes and work as part of a team to complete tender applications for newly commissioned programmes.
• Maintain and develop scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.
• Publish and share evidence of scholarship related to learning and teaching in books, articles and/or papers in academic journals.
• Ensure adherence to organisational and professional body (NMC) requirements in all aspects of academic work, and in personal professional development
• Engage in scholarly, professional and improvement-related activities in partnership with students, local stakeholders and service users.
• Actively engage in strategic and project-related activities that maximise student engagement, and that mitigate the risks of attrition.
• Lead the development of new modules, and the re-design and improvement of existing modules.
• Provide course leadership to designated academic programmes, paying particular attention to marketing and recruitment, programming, and quality assurance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the student recruitment and induction procedures of the School (e.g. School and University PG Open Days).
• To contribute to the promotion and external profile of the School.
• Contribute to the School's management and participate in the administration of postgraduate programmes (e.g. organisation of exams, contribute to accreditation/QA procedures).
• Contribute to the marketing of programmes by participating in School and College link activities and other marketing initiatives.
• Undertake other administrative duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of School (e.g. membership of School boards and task groups, addressing/supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student experience, contributing to community engagement).
• To participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• To comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• To maintain a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions.
• To comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• To comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• A Postgraduate Degree (MSc) in a relevant subject, or nearing completion.
• Professional registration (NMC)
• A sound knowledge of contemporary policy and practice in health and care.
• Evidence of teaching in clinical or academic settings.
• Capability to develop and manage projects, and to disseminate results through presentation at relevant conferences.
• PGCertTHE teaching qualification or equivalent.
• PhD, or near to completion

In addition, to be appointed at Grade 8:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or equivalent OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
• A sound knowledge of contemporary policy and practice in General Practice Nursing practice.
• Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
• Evidence of good / innovative pedagogic practice.
• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
• Experience of supervising postgraduate projects.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of module development and delivery in higher education.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Capability to publish scholarship in peer-reviewed journals of international standard, conferences, social and other media.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrable computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel. This also includes the use of Blackboard and other on-line learning platforms

Other

• An appreciation of the bilingual context of healthcare delivery and University education across north Wales.
• Able to travel across campus and if necessary, placement areas.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.

We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

The University has recently achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze award reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic staff.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas . If you do not have the right to work freely...

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.