Associate Lecturer in Nursing

Hours: Hourly Paid

About the College/Department

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is part of the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. The School consists of four discipline areas: Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing and Professional Practice, and Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice.

Our vision is clear - to create a vibrant, inclusive, and future-facing School that cultivates the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. The School of Nursing and Midwifery has a long-standing reputation for excellence. Our remit is to prepare the next generation of nurses, midwives, and nursing associates who can respond effectively to the evolving needs of the population, contribute to the advancement of their professions, and lead within their spheres of influence.

We have ambitious strategies in place to deliver an outstanding student experience, a culture of internationally important research and scholarship, and transformational partnerships with our collaborators across the health and care systems of Derbyshire and beyond.

About the Role

Are you passionate about nursing education and ready to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals? The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking professional nurses, midwives, or nursing associates to join our dynamic team of Associate Lecturers in Nursing.

As an Associate Lecturer in Nursing, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and support to our nursing students. On a sessional and flexible basis, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with simulation-based learning to enhance practical skills.
• Contributing to teaching sessions, both in-person and online.
• Supporting and conducting assessments, ensuring fairness and academic standards.
• Facilitating and delivering online learning modules to support flexible education pathways.

Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’ - to be discussed at interview.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a professional nursing, midwifery, or nursing associate qualification with current NMC registration, along with relevant experience in clinical practice or nursing education. Your strong communication and organisational skills will enable you to engage effectively with students, supporting their learning journey. You’ll be passionate about fostering an inclusive environment and committed to helping diverse learners succeed. While prior teaching experience is desirable, it’s not essential—we will support you to ensure you’re fully equipped to excel in this position.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Vicky Cockerill, Head of Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice at V.Cockerill@derby.ac.uk. 

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

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