Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Learning - Simulation; Nursing

Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Learning - Simulation (Nursing)

Advert Reference Number: 1991

Job Location:

Milton Keynes

Department:
School of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (pro-rata for part time staff)

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Weekly

Working Hours:

18.5

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract

End Date: 12 months from start date

Welsh Language:
Not Applicable

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to support the development of technology-enhanced learning and simulation within the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care.

Working alongside the Lecturer in Technology-Enhanced Learning (Simulation), the successful candidate will utilise a range of Open University resources, including XR Studios, Anatomage and other simulation technologies, to create and implement engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have experience of simulation-based education and a strong understanding of digital simulation and emerging technologies, including virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR). They will be confident collaborating with stakeholders across the University to develop and embed innovative educational resources and activities.

Candidates should also possess a good understanding of the pedagogical and/or regulatory considerations that inform the development and delivery of simulation-based learning within health and social care education.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Ryan-Blackwell on:

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• Develop and implement technology-enhanced learning and simulation for health and social care education using OU simulation resources.
• Design digital simulation experiences that support professional learning and practice development.
• Ensure simulation activities meet relevant professional and regulatory requirements, particularly those relating to professional practice learning.
• Apply educational theory and constructive alignment to curriculum and assessment design.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the OU to develop learning assets.
• Produce accessible learning materials for distance-learning students.
• Support the integration of technologies such as VR, XR, AI and gamified learning into healthcare education.
• Deliver agreed outputs within project deadlines and resource constraints.

Essential:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in nursing, health, social care or education.
• Current and active registration with a health or social care regulator.
• A postgraduate teaching qualification and/or membership of Advance HE.
• Recent and relevant experience of designing, delivering or evaluating technology-based learning or development and implementation of simulation in health and social care education.
• Demonstrable experience of applying educational theory and constructive alignment in the design of learning activities and assessment‑aligned teaching materials.
• Practical experience of working with digital learning technologies, such as virtual/extended reality, XR studios, online simulations, gamified learning, or AI‑supported educational tools.
• Experience of working effectively within higher education or an educational setting, including collaboration with multidisciplinary academic and professional teams.
• Evidence of relevant and ongoing continuing…