Senior Lecturer in Children's Nursing

The Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care at Nottingham Trent University is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Lecturer in Children's Nursing to join our academic team. We are seeking an individual who is experienced in the field of Children's Nursing and who can provide high-quality teaching and learning for our students.

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and future focused Nursing Team to make a valued contribution to our range of pre-registration undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and continuing professional development courses.

You will be supporting the development and delivery of our newly established Children's Nursing programme. While the primary focus of the role is Children's Nursing, there will be opportunities to collaborate with all four fields of nursing, supporting innovation, curriculum development, and an exceptional student experience. You will participate in the recruitment, planning, delivery, assessment, and quality assurance processes across nursing programmes. You will act as a personal tutor and academic assessor for nursing students, and work collaboratively with our key stakeholder organisations to ensure support and high-quality learning experiences. You will also hold leadership positions within the course team.

The successful candidate will have experience working with learners in higher education, designing, delivering and evaluating innovative learning opportunities. Applicants should demonstrate a scholarly, practice, or research profile, together with an excellent understanding of current and evolving clinical, professional, and policy developments relevant to children's nursing. As an applicant, you will possess excellent communication skills and have experience in working collaboratively across teams to support high-quality learning environments. You should bring experience of curriculum development and of leadership within a higher education context.

About the Institute:
Nottingham Institute of Health and Social Care brings together expert and enthusiastic staff from across the health, social care, and social work sectors, many of whom are experienced practitioners and recognised leaders in their fields. Our academics are actively engaged in research and scholarship, with work that is widely published and directly informs our curriculum, ensuring students benefit from a contemporary, evidence-based and professionally relevant learning experience.

We are committed to providing a vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment where teaching is grounded in research, professional practice and a strong commitment to student success. By fostering collaboration between students, practitioners, researchers and external partners, we prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact within their professions and communities.

The Institute is dedicated to developing innovative education and research that addresses the challenges facing health and social care services today. Through our strong partnerships with healthcare, social care and community organisations, we strive to make a positive contribution to improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for all.

Benefits:
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment for full-time roles
- Flexible working patterns to help balance work and personal commitments
- 30–35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days (pro rata)
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection; minimum NTU contributions of 8%
- Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Interview Date: week commencing 23rd November 2026.