Lecturer – Adult Nursing and Nursing Associates

The College 

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London is a leading provider of healthcare education in Berkshire and West London. UWL's general nursing courses are ranked 2nd in London, and its mental health nursing courses are ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in London in the Guardian University Guide 2025 

Renowned for its excellence, the College offers a comprehensive range of pre-registration and post-registration courses, including nursing, midwifery, operating department practice, public health and paramedic science. Students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation centres at both the West London and Reading campuses, providing realistic clinical environments including our award-winning mental health simulated placement.  The College maintains strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers, ensuring that programmes are practice-focused and aligned with industry needs.  

 The Role  

 We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Nursing Associates to join our academic team. The post holder will: 

• Contribute to the delivery and development of pre-registration nursing and nursing associate courses, including apprenticeships. 
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies across undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration programmes at both our West London and Reading campuses, with opportunities to contribute to CPD and interprofessional learning. 
• Support students and apprentices throughout their academic journey, acting as a personal tutor and academic assessor. 
• Collaborate with clinical partners, service users, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality, practice-relevant education. 
• Participate in applied research, scholarly activity, and professional development to enhance the academic profile of the College. 

We are excited to welcome a new colleague to our diverse and passionate team, who share a commitment to preparing the next generation of nurses and nursing associates for NMC registration. Our team is united by a drive to create authentic, high-quality learning experiences that inspire and equip students to become confident, compassionate, and capable practitioners. 

The Person 

 The ideal candidate will be a registered adult nurse with: 

• A first degree in nursing or a related healthcare field (a higher degree is preferred). 
• Recent clinical experience in acute or community settings. 
• A strong understanding of current nursing practice, inter-professional learning, and evidence-based care. 
• Experience in supporting and assessing students in academic or clinical environments. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills. 
• A commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to work towards a teaching qualification and HEA Fellowship if not already held. 

Desirable attributes include: 

• Experience in higher education or simulation-based teaching. 
• A Master’s degree or Doctorate in a relevant field. 
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments such as Blackboard. 
• Transferable nursing skills across hospital and community settings. 
• A good working knowledge of nursing including research, evidence-based practice, health promotion, and an understanding of leadership. 

How to Apply  

To apply please click on ‘Apply’ button, above, and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here: 

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 18/08/2025. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact

Deborah Taylor on Deborah.taylor@uwl.ac.uk; or

Adrianna Ashour on Adrianna.ashour@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information  

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). 

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