Job summary

As an Adult Nursing Lecturer in one of the largest providers of nurse education in the UK, you will be working with a vibrant community of academics, practitioners and researchers with a commitment to providing high-quality, research-informed teaching, to ensure active learning.

You will join a team of academic practitioners, innovating, teaching and supporting student nurses across the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. You will also support a range of post-registration teaching to registrants accessing our CPD portfolio, alongside opportunities to be involved in research and project work. You will be involved with supporting students, linking with our practice partners, and engaging with the research agenda.

Main duties of the job

Deliver an outstanding student learning experience through the design and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and applied teaching grounded in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. In this role, you will actively champion student success by driving improvements in retention, attainment, and graduate outcomes.

To deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship and research, innovation, knowledge exchange (RIKE) and/or professional practice/ engagement, producing high-quality outputs and developing pathways to impact that strengthen curriculum quality, advance academic activity, support income generation and enhance the Universitys academic reputation and civic mission, working collaboratively within academic teams and with external partners.

About us

The School

The School of Health and Social Care delivers a well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy.

We support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors. Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,704 to £45,641 a year depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0013-121007

Job locations

Collegiate Campus

Collegiate Crescent

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 2BP

United Kingdom

University Campus Doncaster

The Hub

Chappell Drive

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN1 2RF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role purpose

Deliver an outstanding student learning experience through the design and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and applied teaching grounded in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. In this role, you will actively champion student success by driving improvements in retention, attainment, and graduate outcomes.

To deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship and research, innovation, knowledge exchange (RIKE) and/or professional practice/ engagement, producing high-quality outputs and developing pathways to impact that strengthen curriculum quality, advance academic activity, support income generation and enhance the Universitys academic reputation and civic mission, working collaboratively within academic teams and with external partners.

Role-specific responsibilities

The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance and priority of these will vary between Schools/ Institute and post holders.

Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive and research-informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning activities creating engaging learning experiences that support student recruitment and retention, success, progression and employability; including research-led learning, projects, live briefs or professional practice-based tasks, using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Contribute to and/or lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning activities, digital resources and assessment strategies, using module review and student feedback to enhance learning and ensure alignment with quality assurance frameworks, external reference points and emerging pedagogic practice;

o contribute to the design and delivery of assessment, including project or dissertation supervision where appropriate, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.

Provide, oversee and qualityassure assessment and feedback processes within allocated modules within stipulated timeframes, ensuring constructive feedback that supports students learning, progression, academic integrity and achievement.

Provide oversight and subject specific academic advice to support students progression and engagement; ensure effective signposting and appropriate referral to pastoral and support services, acting as a first point of contact and triaging students to specialist support where appropriate, contributing to the enhancement of student outcomes across the programme.

Lead or contribute to the operational management of modules and course management activities, projects or academic activities, when required/ appropriate, ensuring effective organisation, communication and timely resolution of day-to-day issues.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g. employers, industry and professional communities), engaging with networks and partnerships to support curriculum development, employability, applied learning and student opportunities and enhance the student experience.

Provide management and guidance to colleagues, including direct reports where appropriate; support work planning and contribute to performance management;

o contribute to key HROD processes such as recruitment, induction, development planning and contribution to appraisal.

o act as a point of escalation for colleagues, as and when required

o contribute to the development of colleagues through mentoring, peer review or scholarship activity.

Deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship of teaching and learning and research, innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE) relevant to the discipline, producing high-quality outputs such as publications, professional practice outputs, dissemination, or identifying and pursuing opportunities for external funding that strengthen curriculum quality and contribute to academic activity, including contribution to REF where appropriate.

Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance subject expertise, academic practice and professional standing, and contribute positively to academic communities through networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Contribute to fostering an open, collaborative, and supportive culture across the University, supporting continuous improvement in equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion outcomes for staff, students, and stakeholders.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategicobjectivesof thecollege/department and University. Specificobjectiveswill be agreed through the Universitysperformance and development review (PDR)process.

This list is not comprehensive - we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to your grade.

Job description Job responsibilities Role purpose Deliver an outstanding student learning experience through the design and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and applied teaching grounded in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. In this role, you will actively champion student success by driving improvements in retention, attainment, and graduate outcomes. To deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship and research, innovation, knowledge exchange (RIKE) and/or professional practice/ engagement, producing high-quality outputs and developing pathways to impact that strengthen curriculum quality, advance academic activity, support income generation and enhance the Universitys academic reputation and civic mission, working collaboratively within academic teams and with external partners. Role-specific responsibilities The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance and priority of these will vary between Schools/ Institute and post holders. Design and deliver high-quality, inclusive and research-informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning activities creating engaging learning experiences that support student recruitment and retention, success, progression and employability; including research-led learning, projects, live briefs or professional practice-based tasks, using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes. Contribute to and/or lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning activities, digital resources and assessment strategies, using module review and student feedback to enhance learning and ensure alignment with quality assurance frameworks, external reference points and emerging pedagogic practice; o contribute to the design and delivery of assessment, including project or dissertation supervision where appropriate, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards. Provide, oversee and qualityassure assessment and feedback processes within allocated modules within stipulated timeframes, ensuring constructive feedback that supports students learning, progression, academic integrity and achievement. Provide oversight and subject specific academic advice to support students progression and engagement; ensure effective signposting and appropriate referral to pastoral and support services, acting as a first point of contact and triaging students to specialist support where appropriate, contributing to the enhancement of student outcomes across the programme. Lead or contribute to the operational management of modules and course management activities, projects or academic activities, when required/ appropriate, ensuring effective organisation, communication and timely resolution of day-to-day issues. Build and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g. employers, industry and professional communities), engaging with networks and partnerships to support curriculum development, employability, applied learning and student opportunities and enhance the student experience. Provide management and guidance to colleagues, including direct reports where appropriate; support work planning and contribute to performance management; o contribute to key HROD processes such as recruitment, induction, development planning and contribution to appraisal. o act as a point of escalation for colleagues, as and when required o contribute to the development of colleagues through mentoring, peer review or scholarship activity. Deliver, and where appropriate lead, scholarship of teaching and learning and research, innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE) relevant to the discipline, producing high-quality outputs such as publications, professional practice outputs, dissemination, or identifying and pursuing opportunities for external funding that strengthen curriculum quality and contribute to academic activity, including contribution to REF where appropriate. Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance subject expertise, academic practice and professional standing, and contribute positively to academic communities through networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Contribute to fostering an open, collaborative, and supportive culture across the University, supporting continuous improvement in equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion outcomes for staff, students, and stakeholders. These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategicobjectivesof thecollege/department and University. Specificobjectiveswill be agreed through the Universitysperformance and development review (PDR)process. This list is not comprehensive - we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to your grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Professional registration or membership of the NMC
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete one

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification/ experience in a relevant discipline.
• A prescribing qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive and evidence-informed approaches
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Adult Nursing
• Experience of working within complex regulatory or professional environments (e.g. academic or professional standards, policies and procedures)
• Evidence of sustained and reflective professional development.

Desirable

• A community nursing background.
• Experience of engaging with external partners and professional networks to support academic, professional or RIKE activity.
• Experience of contributing to professional or academic projects e.g. research innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE)/ industry or creative projects, and/or scholarship aligned with responsible and open RIKE practices.

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates the ability to work inclusively, respectfully, and collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness and the ability to travel independently within the South Yorkshire Region part-time teach our part time route at Doncaster University Campus
• Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional).

Skills Criteria

Essential

• Ability to design and deliver innovative, high-quality, inclusive and engaging learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums, informed by current practice and using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support diverse student groups and colleagues, applying inclusive, equitable and evidenceinformed approaches that contribute to student engagement and success.
• Ability to support and, where appropriate, lead the work of others, including line management where required, contributing to performance, development and delivery of academic activity.
• Excellent team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues to support academic delivery, and provide support, guidance and emerging mentorship to colleagues, partners and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and plan, organise and lead the coordination and delivery of academic activities and provision, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to support student engagement, wellbeing and progression through effective academic guidance, advising and signposting, contributing to positive student outcomes and experience.
• Ability to engage with external partners and professional networks, and contribute to wider academic or organisational priorities through participation in relevant groups and activities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to income generation (e.g. through enhanced student recruitment and retention; contribution to RIKE funding bids etc)
• Ability to contribute to and develop scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and research, in line with university priorities and personal development ambitions, and to support their integration with teaching and learning, enhancing academic delivery and student success.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline Professional registration or membership of the NMC Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete one Desirable PhD or equivalent professional qualification/ experience in a relevant discipline. A prescribing qualification. Experience Essential Experience of teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive and evidence-informed approaches Well-developed knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Adult Nursing Experience of working within complex regulatory or professional environments (e.g. academic or professional standards, policies and procedures) Evidence of sustained and reflective professional development. Desirable A community nursing background. Experience of engaging with external partners and professional networks to support academic, professional or RIKE activity. Experience of contributing to professional or academic projects e.g. research innovation and knowledge exchange (RIKE)/ industry or creative projects, and/or scholarship aligned with responsible and open RIKE practices. Other Essential Demonstrates the ability to work inclusively, respectfully, and collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues, students, and stakeholders. Willingness to work flexibly, including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional). Willingness and the ability to travel independently within the South Yorkshire Region part-time teach our part time route at Doncaster University Campus Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional). Skills Criteria Essential Ability to design and deliver innovative, high-quality, inclusive and engaging learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums, informed by current practice and using evidence, feedback and data to enhance student engagement and outcomes. Ability to inspire, challenge and support diverse student groups and colleagues, applying inclusive, equitable and evidenceinformed approaches that contribute to student engagement and success. Ability to support and, where appropriate, lead the work of others, including line management where required, contributing to performance, development and delivery of academic activity. Excellent team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues to support academic delivery, and provide support, guidance and emerging mentorship to colleagues, partners and students. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to a range of audiences. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and plan, organise and lead the coordination and delivery of academic activities and provision, ensuring deadlines are met. Ability to support student engagement, wellbeing and progression through effective academic guidance, advising and signposting, contributing to positive student outcomes and experience. Ability to engage with external partners and professional networks, and contribute to wider academic or organisational priorities through participation in relevant groups and activities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery. Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment Desirable Ability to contribute to income generation (e.g. through enhanced student recruitment and retention; contribution to RIKE funding bids etc) Ability to contribute to and develop scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and research, in line with university priorities and personal development ambitions, and to support their integration with teaching and learning, enhancing academic delivery and student success.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University

Address

Collegiate Campus

Collegiate Crescent

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 2BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.shu.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University

Address

Collegiate Campus

Collegiate Crescent

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S10 2BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.shu.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)