The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
The College
The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London is a leading provider of healthcare education.
Renowned for its excellence, the College offers a comprehensive range of pre-registration courses, encompassing nursing, nursing associate, midwifery, operating department practice and paramedic science.
Our provision is delivered across two main campuses West London (Brentford) and Reading in Berkshire. We maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of NHS Trusts and private and independent healthcare providers across these two geographies.
The Role
This is the role under the leadership of the Head of Practice Education, the post holder will be responsible for the support of practice staff and students in clinical placements within healthcare sectors across London and Berkshire. The postholder must have registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and have experience of supporting and supervising learners.
Key areas of responsibility
- Assist organisations to identify learning and development opportunities which best meet the needs of the placement areas and learners on placement.
- Contribute to the preparation and on-going development of practice assessors and practice supervisors to effectively support learners.
- Work with practice learning partners to enhance the learning experience of pre-registration nursing students on practice placements.
- Support practice learning partners to make appropriate decisions when supporting and assessing learners.
- Facilitate teaching sessions for students to ensure they are adequately prepared for practice.
- Contribute to the preparation and on-going development of academic assessors
- Support academic assessors to make appropriate decisions when dealing with complex situations such as making reasonable adjustments, under achievement of learners or fitness to practice.
- Ensure each placement area is assessed against published quality standards.
- Promote a partnership approach to audit and quality assurance of practice placements
- Work collaboratively with the practice education support team (PESU).
- Contribute and feedback to placement areas and education providers following learner evaluation of practice placements.
UWL has multiple placement areas within London and Berkshire where UWL nursing students will experience their practice placements. The post holder will need to travel to the placement areas.
In addition to the above areas of responsibility the post-holder maybe required to undertake any other reasonable duties relating to the broad scope of the position, commensurate with the post, and in support of the University.
The Person
Under the leadership of the Head of Practice Education, the post holder will be responsible for the support of practice staff and students in clinical placements within healthcare sectors across London and Berkshire.
The postholder must have registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and have experience of supporting and supervising learners.
How to Apply
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday 12 January 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Sue Quayle, Head of Practice Education. Email: sue.quayle@uwl.ac.uk.
Additional Information
Additional Information Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.
Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. This post is not available for UWL students.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Department College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare Location Paragon Salary £46,312 to £53,020 per annum Release Date Monday 24 November 2025 Closing Date
Sunday 04 January 2026 Interview Date Monday 12 January 2026 Reference NURS365
