Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Two Positions Available)

Bournemouth University; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Lecturer in Adult Nursing. This position offers the opportunity to work across both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes, contributing to innovative teaching and academic practice. The ideal candidate will possess experience in nursing education, a strong commitment to high-quality student-centered learning, and the ability to work flexibly. Additionally, the role allows for integration with clinical practice, supporting both education and research in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Staff development opportunities

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing education and leadership roles.
• Ability to contribute to innovative nursing programs.
• Commitment to high-quality student-centered education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver nursing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Enhance student experience through innovative teaching.
• Support research development aligned with Research Centres.

Skills

Educational experience from a university setting

Leadership in professional practice

Ability to work flexibly

Insight into contemporary practice

Motivated individual

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

PhD/research options (potential)

Job description

About the role

We have on offer a Lecturer in Adult Nursing position equivalent to 1.0 FTE. The role offers the opportunity to work across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing scope to develop excellence in academic practice.

To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we are offering full and part time opportunities and will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Our University offers excellent staff development opportunities including a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and potentially PhD/research options, with alignment to our Research Centres.

About You

We are seeking an experienced nurse academic to contribute to our nursing and wider health and social care programmes. You will bring educational experience from a university setting, and a track record of innovation and leadership in professional practice. We welcome applicants interested in combining an academic role with clinical practice and can consider fractional posts alongside your current employer.

A key attribute will be your ability to work flexibly across our undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes (pre‑registration and CPD), where your insight into contemporary practice (clinical and educational), will enhance student experience and learning.

You will be a highly motivated individual who brings strength in education, research and practice. Above all, we are looking for people who share our passion for high‑quality student centred nursing education and have a strong vision for how the integration of education, practice and research can transform health care.

If this is you, we would be pleased to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact: Professor Sue Green, Interim Head of School (email [e-mail]).

About the department

The School provides high-quality education and research that supports excellence in practice, benefiting individuals and communities both nationally and globally. We are a dynamic, collegial community of staff, practitioners and students, working in close partnership with practice partners, service users and across the wider Faculty and University.

Our programmes prepare nursing students in three fields at undergraduate level and two fields at postgraduate level, alongside a comprehensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for qualified health and social care professionals.

Our School is based in Bournemouth and Yeovil in Somerset and offers excellent clinical simulation and skills teaching facilities. We are committed to interprofessional and collaborative working in education, practice, and research across the Faculty.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [e-mail].