Job summary We are seeking a Registered Adult Nurse for a substantive Lecturer role to join our innovative and enthusiastic team; this is an exciting opportunity to help grow and shape the future of our Nursing workforce in West Sussex within a well-resourced and digitally orientated facility. Our Pre-Registration Registered Adult Nurse and Nursing Associates courses are highly commended by the NMC for academic quality, innovation and close relationships to healthcare and wider sectors in which our graduates will work. Main duties of the job About you You will have the knowledge, experience and skills to contribute to learning across our Nursing and Nursing Associate courses, you will bring your own specific clinical and academic expertise that will contribute across our curricula. You will need to be a current nurse registrant (RN/Adult or RGN) with the Nursing Midwifery Council, have experience of working in the UK, have expertise or potential for, innovative, effective and inspirational teaching and learning with students, have a postgraduate qualification in teaching or be prepared to undertake one. Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and research to support high quality learning and teaching, experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students. The successful candidate will have a deep appreciation of person-centred nursing practice, be digitally literate, demonstrate emotional intelligence and enjoy working as a team. About the team You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University's student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. About us The University of Chichester is a dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. We are a top 30 UK University that prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience. We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment. We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution. All of our staff, irrespective of their role, are instrumental in achieving our University mission and vision. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all. We are shortlisted by the Nursing Times Student Awards for Pre-registration Education provider of the year 2025 and our recent National Student Survey data is excellent. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,671 to £45,413 a year Salary £41,671 to £45,413 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number N0029-25-0002 Job locations University Of Chichester College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE Job description Job responsibilities Function of the Post: Lecturers will contribute as a valued member of the teaching team within the area of Nursing in the School of Nursing and Allied Health. You will work collaboratively with both academic and clinical colleagues to ensure effective teaching, learning and assessment activity, you will support the learning journey of our pre-registration Adult Nurse courses and Nursing Associates, contributing to their attainment. Principal Accountabilities: As a Nursing Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, you will have key responsibilities across the working year. These will be divided between teaching, module co-ordination, teaching-related administration, student recruitment, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Area, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff. Your expertise will be aligned with the needs of the teaching and learning requirements as appropriate. You will contribute to the delivery of Nursing education enhancing the student experience on our courses, predominately in pre-registration Adult Nurse and Nursing Associate courses; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues. The role may also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Applied Sciences, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University. Learning and Teaching Support the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area relevant to your expertise and/or across developing areas within the department. Undertake module coordination Deliver lectures and/or lead seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process. Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students. Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media. Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience. Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary. Engage with student recruitment activities Research, scholarly and income generating activities Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities. Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague. Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Teamwork Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University. Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department. Attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally. Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community. Communication, liaison and networking Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively. Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities. Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering. Managing people Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required. Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor. Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes. Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes. Pastoral care Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Planning and managing resources Support the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work. Work environment Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others. Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. Expertise Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning. Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise Health and Safety Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the University are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the Universitys Health and Safety policies. This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative, as agreed with the Head of Department School. Data protection The post holder is responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the subject area are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Legislation, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management. Personal development Take responsibility for own learning and development in relation to core responsibilities of teaching and learning, research and income generation taking account of relevant professional frameworks (e.g. UK Professional Standards Framework and the Researcher Development Framework). Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity: Take responsibility for upholding and complying with the Universitys Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity policies and for behaving in ways that are consistent with fair and equal treatment for all. Take responsibility for own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect on achieving equality of opportunity. The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued and respected. The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that staff should ensure they are familiar and compliant with. All policies are available on the Universitys Intranet. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. Job description Job responsibilities Function of the Post: Lecturers will contribute as a valued member of the teaching team within the area of Nursing in the School of Nursing and Allied Health. You will work collaboratively with both academic and clinical colleagues to ensure effective teaching, learning and assessment activity, you will support the learning journey of our pre-registration Adult Nurse courses and Nursing Associates, contributing to their attainment. Principal Accountabilities: As a Nursing Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, you will have key responsibilities across the working year. These will be divided between teaching, module co-ordination, teaching-related administration, student recruitment, assessment and research in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of Area, after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic staff. Your expertise will be aligned with the needs of the teaching and learning requirements as appropriate. You will contribute to the delivery of Nursing education enhancing the student experience on our courses, predominately in pre-registration Adult Nurse and Nursing Associate courses; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues. The role may also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Applied Sciences, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University. Learning and Teaching Support the delivery of teaching material - deliver either across a range of modules within a subject area relevant to your expertise and/or across developing areas within the department. Undertake module coordination Deliver lectures and/or lead seminar groups using appropriate teaching methods, helping to identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement. Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques. Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process. Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide effective and timely feedback to students. Assist with the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements. Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning outcomes. Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media. Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience. Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers Deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching using a range of methods including face to face, blended and remote delivery if necessary. Engage with student recruitment activities Research, scholarly and income generating activities Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities. Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects with the support of a mentor/a senior colleague. Develop learning materials in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate the results of scholarly activity. Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject. Teamwork Understand and actively embrace the Universitys distinctive sensibility, the qualities, values and characteristics expected of everyone working for our University. Support academic colleagues on course development and curriculum changes. Contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department. Attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally. Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community. Communication, liaison and networking Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding. Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature. Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively. Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities. Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering. Managing people Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance if required. Act as a mentor for students in the capacity of Academic Advisor. Supervise students, understand their learning requirements and develop appropriate learning outcomes. Work collaboratively and effectively with others to support project outcomes. Pastoral care Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills and act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further help. Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances. Support students to work through and overcome the various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc. Planning and managing resources Support the quality of delivery within scope of own level of responsibility, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate. Manage projects relating to own area of work, in liaison with senior colleagues. Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and expectations are met. Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas, managing projects relating to own areas of work. Work environment Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their own work and that of others. Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expected to conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. Expertise Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes. Engage in continuous professional development. Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students. Develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and asses learning. Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise Health and Safety Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the University are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the Universitys Health and Safety policies. This will include ensuring Health and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19 period. This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor, First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative, as agreed with the Head of Department School. Data protection The post holder is responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the subject area are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Legislation, especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of personal information and records management. Personal development Take responsibility for own learning and development in relation to core responsibilities of teaching and learning, research and income generation taking account of relevant professional frameworks (e.g. UK Professional Standards Framework and the Researcher Development Framework). Other duties: You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. The list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work. Please note that, in consultation with you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post. Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity: Take responsibility for upholding and complying with the Universitys Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity policies and for behaving in ways that are consistent with fair and equal treatment for all. Take responsibility for own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect on achieving equality of opportunity. The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued and respected. The University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that staff should ensure they are familiar and compliant with. All policies are available on the Universitys Intranet. Any breaches may lead to termination of employment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of a good Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related degree. Masters level qualification or be willing to undertake this. NMC registrant in good standing on the RN (Adult)/RGN part of the Register. Will need to be have been registered with the NMC for a minimum of two years. Knowledge (with experience) of contemporary nursing care nursing practice in the adult patient setting in the UK. HE teaching qualification or equivalent or willing to undertake one. Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC (2018) Nurse Education standards and wider current initiatives. Demonstrable evidence of delivering effective and imaginative teaching. Desirable Masters degree Working towards a Doctorate or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Membership of relevant specialist interest group(s) Experience Essential Previous teaching/training experience, able to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning within Nursing programmes. Able to identify the need for developing the content or structure of the subject area/module and make proposals on how this should be achieved. Current experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI in Nursing. Desirable Experience as an Academic in a University Research portfolio aligned with subject area. Proven leadership experience Partnership working across organisations Skills Essential Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise. Excellent teaching methods and presentation skills, supporting blended learning for students and willing to use a range of methods. Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to develop areas of interest in Nursing. Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions. Desirable Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements) Research skills/participation in research. Personal Attributes Essential Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as work well with others effectively. Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students. Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels across the University. Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People and Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A minimum of a good Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Nursing or related degree. Masters level qualification or be willing to undertake this. NMC registrant in good standing on the RN (Adult)/RGN part of the Register. Will need to be have been registered with the NMC for a minimum of two years. Knowledge (with experience) of contemporary nursing care nursing practice in the adult patient setting in the UK. HE teaching qualification or equivalent or willing to undertake one. Demonstrable knowledge of the NMC (2018) Nurse Education standards and wider current initiatives. Demonstrable evidence of delivering effective and imaginative teaching. Desirable Masters degree Working towards a Doctorate or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Membership of relevant specialist interest group(s) Experience Essential Previous teaching/training experience, able to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning within Nursing programmes. Able to identify the need for developing the content or structure of the subject area/module and make proposals on how this should be achieved. Current experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI in Nursing. Desirable Experience as an Academic in a University Research portfolio aligned with subject area. Proven leadership experience Partnership working across organisations Skills Essential Foster creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges and contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise. Excellent teaching methods and presentation skills, supporting blended learning for students and willing to use a range of methods. Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills. Ability to develop areas of interest in Nursing. Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions. Desirable Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements) Research skills/participation in research. Personal Attributes Essential Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as work well with others effectively. Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students. Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels across the University. Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People and Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy. 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 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 University of Chichester Address University Of Chichester College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE Employer's website https://www.chi.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University of Chichester Address University Of Chichester College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE Employer's website https://www.chi.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : University Of Chichester, College Lane, PO19 6PE Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
