Lecturer in Health and Social Care

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the school of nursing and midwifery in Keele University’s Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.

You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the University’s teaching and scholarship in your field of expertise. You will undertake module leadership, or a programme lead role in the BSc Health and Social Care programme or develop into these roles. Lead and/or contribute towards associated programmes and undertake teaching and administrative duties efficiently and effectively within the guidelines operated by the school. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the health and social care curriculum at undergraduate level and be an active member of the Heath and Social Care team. You will support the implementation of the new Health and Social Care programme, developing new and maintaining current relationships in the wider University, and with Partners and External Stakeholders.

You will develop regionally, nationally, and internationally recognised scholarship activity over time. Initially the role will be structured to enable development of scholarship activity within the educational role. Over time, there is an expectation that scholarship activity will develop and expand, aligning to and complementing existing areas of higher education scholarship within the School.

You will possess a Health and Social Care or Related Professional Qualification at degree level, or above. You will have experience of teaching students in a Health and Social Care or Higher Education setting and have relevant experience of Health and Social Care practice in the UK. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility) 

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

OH and DBS Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link. 

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Head of School Marie Doherty m.doherty@keele.ac.uk

Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 15^th April 2025

Interviews will be held on: 19^th May 2025

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