Freelance Specialist Healthcare Associate Lecturer; Professional Nurse Advocate

Freelance Specialist Healthcare Associate Lecturer (Professional Nurse Advocate)

Job Title Specialist Healthcare Associate Lecturer

Department School of Healthcare and Nursing

Location Home and office based

Travel requirements Potential travel to other BPP delivery sites

Contract type Freelance

Hours of work Freelance

Job Purpose

BPP School of Healthcare and Nursing is seeking a passionate and experienced nurse with a Professional nurse Advocate qualification to join our academic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated PNA nurse who is eager to share their expertise and inspire nurses to become professional nurse advocates in their own clinical areas.

In this role, you will primarily develop current and future curriculum. Create, update, and enhance module content in accordance with university policies and quality assurance standards. You will contribute to the delivery, development, and continuous enhancement of our academic programmes. Your responsibilities will include a range of activities such as teaching and training, curriculum and content design, assessment creation and marking, personal tutoring, academic assessor role and cohort and group management.

At BPP, we are committed to maintaining excellence in teaching. All faculty members receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure consistency and quality in delivery. This structured development aligns with both institutional and professional standards, fostering continuous growth and success in your academic career.

• Curriculum Development:
  Create, update, and enhance module content in accordance with university policies and quality assurance standards.
• Deliver High-Quality Teaching:
  Prepare and deliver engaging learning experiences using pre-prepared content, while also assessing student work with fairness and academic rigour.
• Stay Industry-Informed:
  Maintain a strong understanding of current skills, capabilities, and developments within the healthcare sector to ensure teaching remains relevant and impactful.
• Student Support:
  Provide timely, constructive, and personalised academic guidance to support student development and success.
• Policy Adherence:
  Ensure compliance with all academic policies and procedures set by BPP University.
• Professional Expertise:
  Bring clinical and practitioner insight to the design and delivery of programmes, reflecting the realities of today’s healthcare landscape.
• Collaborative Delivery:
  Work closely with Operational Teams and Module Leaders to ensure a consistent and exceptional student experience.
• Ongoing Development:
  Maintain and enhance your own continuing professional development (CPD), professional registration, and scholarly activity.
• Additional Duties:
  Undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the role, contributing flexibly to the wider academic team.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (adult/child/mental health/learning disabilities) with current and up-to-date registration with the NMC.
• Other industry related professional accreditations and/or certifications.
• A teaching qualification (PGLCT/PGCE) or a Fellowship of the HEA membership.

Experience

• Extensive professional experience in a healthcare professional role.
• Experience as a Professional Nurse Advocate.
• Recent and up-to-date clinical or educational practice.
• Teaching experience either in clinical practice or higher education.

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise.
• The ability to work well in a team and be commercially oriented.
• Digital literacy.
• Self‑motivation.

Values

• Everybody Matters.
• Trust and Respect.
• Stronger Together.
• Student, Learner and Client Centric.