Lecturer (Child Nursing)

University of Plymouth - School of Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Devon, Plymouth

Salary: £39,906 - £56,535 per annum - Grade 7/8

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 23rd January 2026

Closes: 9th February 2026

Job Ref: B1081

Shape the future of Children's Nursing education: Join our innovative Children's Nursing Team at the University of Plymouth and inspire the next generation of nurses.

About the role

This is an exciting chance to be part of the children’s nursing lecture team at a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.

As a lecturer at University of Plymouth, you will be expected to contribute to, and as appropriate, lead the provision of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, scholarship and knowledge transfer. To deliver high-quality teaching requires a children’s nursing lecturer to maintain and grow their knowledge and skills base, as an expert in their field.

You will specifically contribute to the academic development of children’s nursing relating to the care of children and families across all healthcare settings. You will join our enthusiastic and proactive children’s nursing team who have expertise in primary and secondary care teaching across all programmes where children and young people come into contact with healthcare. Our teaching span across undergraduate and post-graduate delivery and we as a university are pleased to include the development of Advanced Clinical pathways.

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lucy Jenner: by email at lucy.jenner@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07466474736

What we’re looking for

You will currently have the following experience to bring to this role:

• In depth knowledge and understanding of current children’s nursing practice
• Ideally contemporary experience in clinical skills teaching
• An awareness of current priorities in both education and service delivery
• A willingness to grow their own education to deliver high quality teaching and learning
• Relevant recent practice experience

You would either possess or be willing to work towards:

• A Master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject
• A recognised teacher qualification or willingness to obtain one

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Monday 9 February 2026

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days