Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for Continuing Professional Development

The emphasis of this role is to specifically support the continuing professional development portfolio for Cancer care and End of Life. The academic will be supporting students who are post-registration health care professionals working in these specialty care environments, therefore appropriate clinical experience of one or both specialties is essential. Based primarily at Uxbridge, with teaching across additional campuses, you will deliver an outstanding student experience through innovative, inclusive teaching, curriculum development, and academic support.

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

You will lead and contribute to impactful research, enterprise, and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the University's strategic goals and the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The role also involves personal tutoring, placement supervision, academic assessment, and engagement with external partners to enhance professional practice.

This role embodies BNU’s commitment to academic excellence, inclusion, and community impact through education and research.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact - Fiona Chalk - Fiona.chalk@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Fiona.chalk@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

Interview Date: 9 December 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

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