Lecturer in Adult Nursing


Company:	University of Derby
Salary:	£38,784 - £46,049
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 1GB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together three dynamic and diverse schools:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

The School is made up of a broad range of subjects, reflecting the diversity and complexity of modern health and social care settings:

Adult Nursing

Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice

Midwifery, Children’s Nursing and Professional Practice

Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing

School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation

From state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites and specialist sport facilities to valuable placement opportunities, the School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation focuses on ensuring our student graduate ready for the challenges of modern healthcare, sport and rehabilitation. Our career-focused courses are designed with industry partners and delivered by experienced academics and practitioners.

About the Adult Nursing team

The Adult Nursing discipline at the University of Derby is committed to preparing compassionate, confident, and clinically skilled nurses who are ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare. Our programmes are underpinned by evidence-based practice, strong clinical partnerships, and a person-centred approach to care.

Delivered by experienced academics and current practitioners, our courses offer students a rich mix of hands-on learning, simulated practice, and real-world placements in NHS Trusts and community settings. We support our students to develop into safe, reflective practitioners equipped to lead and innovate in diverse healthcare environments.

As part of the School of Health and Social Care, our Adult Nursing team plays a vital role in shaping the future of nursing through high-quality teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and research that impacts care.

About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes while contributing to an outstanding student experience.

The successful candidate will design and deliver innovative, inclusive learning that develops students' employability and real-world skills, undertake impactful research that enhances teaching and contributes to the University's research profile, and work collaboratively with colleagues, industry partners, and professional bodies.

The role also includes student support, curriculum development, and contributing to the wider academic community through scholarship, external engagement, and University initiatives.

The anticipated interview date will be 11th September 2026.

About You

We are seeking a forward-thinking Adult Nursing professional who is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through high-quality, research-informed teaching and innovative curriculum design. You will hold current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse, a relevant honours degree, and a PhD (or be working towards one/willing to work towards one); alongside a commitment to professional recognition through Advance HE Fellowship, which you either already hold or would be willing to work towards.

You will bring experience or a strong understanding of higher education teaching, assessment, and quality assurance, with the ability to engage and inspire students using a range of contemporary and technology-enhanced learning approaches. A commitment to scholarship and research, together with the ability to translate evidence into teaching and professional practice, is essential.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who thrives both independently and collaboratively, builds strong relationships with colleagues and external partners, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. You will be innovative, adaptable, and organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

A sound understanding of the higher education landscape, graduate employability, and the evolving needs of healthcare education will enable you to prepare students for successful careers in contemporary nursing practice. Above all, you will share our commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and delivering an outstanding educational experience that reflects the University's values.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

A flexible working environment

A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Michelle Brown, Subject Lead for Adult Nursing via m.brown4@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

Your job is on the Immigration Skills List

You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training

You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job

You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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