Senior Lecturer in Tissue Viability

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.  

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.  

This is an 18-month secondment opportunity to deliver a Tissue Viability project to University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT). You will co-ordinate and lead a programme to develop the education and skills of UHMBT Nursing staff in relation to Tissue Viability and pressure ulcer prevention. This will be achieved through a tiered programme of education appropriate to role and will involve the development of training and educational resources. An enthusiastic and proactive individual you will be passionate about the subject and will be able to engage the interest and commitment of a wide range of practitioners.

You will be able to work creatively and collaboratively and will work closely with the Specialist team and other staff at UHMBT and will benefit from being a member of the University.  

Informal Enquiries: Sam Whittle | Principal Lecturer Practice Development | samantha.whittle@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242838

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

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