Lecturer A​/B in Adult Nursing

Job Description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life‑changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve – shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Adult Nursing Lecturer to join our academic team on a two‑year full‑time contract. Alongside teaching and supporting pre‑registration nursing students, the successful candidate will undertake the role of Lead for Practice Placement Learning, providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical placements across a diverse range of healthcare settings.

The post holder will work collaboratively with NHS, social care, community and independent sector partners to develop, enhance and quality‑assure practice learning environments. They will lead initiatives to expand placement capacity, support Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and Academic Assessors, and ensure that student learning experiences meet professional, regulatory and university standards.

• Teach and support pre‑registration nursing students.
• Lead for Practice Placement Learning, providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical placements.
• Collaborate with NHS, social care, community and independent sector partners.
• Develop, enhance and quality‑assure practice learning environments.
• Lead initiatives to expand placement capacity.
• Support Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and Academic Assessors.
• Ensure student learning experiences meet professional, regulatory and university standards.

• Current NMC registered Adult Nurse.
• Holding a teaching qualification aligned to Lecturer A/B level (or equivalent) such as PGCertHE or equivalent.
• Experience of supporting students in academic and practice settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external partners, including NHS and care providers.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching, student support and professional standards.

• Submit a full CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria and your experience of supporting learners in practice settings, strong partnership‑working skills and commitment to delivering excellent student experiences.
• You will also be asked brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.
• Optional: contact Dr Wendy Grosvenor () for an information discussion.
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th July.