We seek to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing on a fixed term 1.0 FTE basis to cover a maternity vacancy within the School of Health and Care. The role offers the opportunity to work across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing scope to develop excellence in academic practice.
About You
We are seeking an experienced nurse academic to contribute to our nursing and wider health and social care programmes. You will bring educational experience from a university setting, and a track record of innovation and leadership in professional practice. We welcome applicants interested in combining an academic role with clinical practice and can consider fractional posts alongside your current employer, as well as secondments.
A key attribute will be your ability to work flexibly across our undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes (pre-registration and CPD), where your insight into contemporary practice (clinical and educational), will enhance student experience and learning. You will be a highly motivated individual who brings strength in education, research and practice. Above all, we are looking for people who share our passion for high-quality student-centred nursing education and have a strong vision for how the integration of education, practice and research can transform health care.
If this is you, we would be pleased to hear from you. For an informal discussion please contact: Dr Christopher Allen, Head of School (email: [email protected]).
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 7th June 2027, to cover the maternity leave of an established member of staff. Consideration may also be given to the position being offered as a secondment opportunity.
Internal applicants may be considered for a secondment but this would need to be discussed with their line managers prior to application.
About the department
About the School of Health and Care
The School provides high-quality education and research that supports excellence in practice, benefiting individuals and communities both nationally and globally. We are a dynamic, collegial community of staff, practitioners and students, working in close partnership with practice partners, service users and across the wider Faculty and University. Our programmes prepare nursing students in three fields at undergraduate level and two fields at postgraduate level, alongside a comprehensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for qualified health and social care professionals.
Our School is based in Bournemouth and Yeovil in Somerset and offers excellent clinical simulation and skills teaching facilities. We are committed to interprofessional and collaborative working in education, practice, and research across the Faculty.
About us
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.
Core Package:
| PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression | PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions | HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time) | WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant) |
You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
- Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
- Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
- Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
- Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
- Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].
Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Fixed-Term, Maternity cover) in Bournemouth employer: Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while contributing to impactful projects that enhance the university's operations. The vibrant culture and commitment to continuous improvement make this a rewarding place to advance your career in the heart of Bournemouth.
