SalaryUH7 Lecturer: £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience UH8 Senior Lecturer: £46,049 pa to £58,225 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Contractual hours37
BasisFull Time
Job category/typeAcademic/Research
Job referenceREQ000331
Post Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Adult Nursing) – 2 positions available
SBU/Department: School of Health Medicine and Life sciences. Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing.
FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)
(Part time working would be considered)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield.
Join Our Award-Winning Nursing Team
At the University of Hertfordshire, we take pride in our outstanding nursing programmes, which consistently rank among the best in the region, and the UK. We are currently ranked 1st in the East of England for Nursing in the Complete University Guide (and 2nd in the UK for Mental Health Nursing in the Guardian University Guide.)
Our students and learners benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in our Clinical Simulation Centre, which replicates real hospital and community settings, providing hands-on, immersive training experiences for nurses in all four fields.
Within the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing, we offer a wide range of pre-registration nursing pathways, including:
- BSc Hons Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)
- Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship
- MSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)
- FdSc Healthcare Practice (Nursing Associate)
As our programmes continue to grow and develop, we are seeking to appoint Lecturing staff to join our dedicated team and support our ever-increasing number of learners.
Main duties and responsibilities You will join a large and friendly academic team which has a long-standing, successful track record in delivering nurse education. The role requires a motivated and committed individual who is keen to play a key role in the provision of high-quality, evidence-informed nursing and nursing education within this vibrant department.
You will contribute to the development, delivery of innovative, flexible teaching and learning, providing high quality, accessible and student focused learning opportunities in Adult Nursing. At Senior Lecturer level, duties include the adoption of module leadership and evaluation.
You will use effective learning techniques to engage and support students, including supporting recruitment and assessment as required. Research, publications and presenting are important elements of the role. We embody a collaborative and compassionate ethos which you will contribute to, whilst building effective working relationships with local partners and external agencies.
This role offers you the opportunity to engage with and contribute to research that shapes practice and enriches the research led curriculum.
The role requires flexibility, including the occasional evening teaching session and weekend events such as open days.
Skills and experience required The ideal candidate will be an Adult Nurse, with current registration with the NMC, possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in nursing to work within established teaching programmes. Experience in supporting student learning in either a practice or classroom setting, with the ability to use a range of teaching and learning techniques to engage and inspire students.
It is vital to have knowledge of current NMC requirements and standards of proficiency, and also experience of evidence-informed teaching and practice-based teaching. You will demonstrate evidence of teamworking and working autonomously as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Maturity, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion will be essential, alongside a flexible, proactive approach and a willingness to continue developing your own skills
Qualifications required UH7 Lecturer post will be educated with a degree, or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline.
UH8 Senior Lecturer post will be educated with a degree, or equivalent level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. In addition, you will hold a level 7 qualification (such as PgDip or Masters) in a relevant subject area and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Disclosure and Barring Service Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants– please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Carolyn Hill - Professional Lead for Adult Nursing
c.hill7@herts.ac.uk Mobile number: 07983446093
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Interview Date: W/c 15 December 2025
Reference Number: REQ000331
Date advert placed: 10 November 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
