Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing in Birmingham

Department: Department of Adult Nursing

Location: City South Campus

Salary: £52,462 to £60,842 per annum

Permanent | Post Type: Full Time

Release Date: 23 June 2026

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 05 July 2026

Reference: NM26012

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities. Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking – those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential. By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to join our Adult Nursing Department, to enhance the leadership team of the BSc (Hons) Adult nursing course, supporting the delivery of high‑quality services across the University. In this role, you will develop and manage undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, including the operational administration, curriculum development and quality management of the curriculum. This includes managing and enhancing the day‑to‑day running of the nursing programmes, ensuring alignment with accreditation to relevant professional institutions where appropriate. The role will involve working closely with students, internal teams and external partners to ensure services are efficient, compliant, and aligned to the University priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Learning Experience – Oversight of operational processes such as timetabling.
• Research, Enterprise and Scholarship – Identify sources of funding/projects either individually or collaboratively for consideration in future REF census activities.
• Managing People and Resources – Contribute to the overall school management team.
• Pastoral Support – Undertake personal academic tutor role oversight of student progression.
• Liaison and Networking – Lead and develop networks, chair and participate in committees.
• Academic Administration – Quality assurance, external assessment and accreditation responsibility for programmes.

Essential Requirements

• Course Leadership Experience
• NMC Registration in Adult Nursing
• Teaching Qualification

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of regulatory standards and quality compliance for nursing programmes.
• Clinical and Academic leadership, prior line management experience.
• Research active or a willingness to work towards enterprise and further scholarship awards.
• Experience of developing internal and external networks and partnerships.
• Senior Fellowship with HEA.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Adult Nursing Department, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Associate Professor Claire Maguire, Deputy Head Adult Nursing at claire.maguire@bcu.ac.uk.

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

Disability Confident Employer

Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Employment Details

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.