Lecturer Simulated Practice Learning (Nursing) in Luton

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Job title: Lecturer Simulated Practice Learning (Nursing)
Job reference: BEDS2958
Date posted: 16/07/2026
Application closing date: 16/08/2026
Location: Luton
Salary Grade: 7, £39,906 - £47,389
Contract: Permanent
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Academic
Attachments: Blank

The Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences is one of the largest faculties within the University offering a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocationally‑orientated professional programmes for home and overseas students. Courses within the Faculty are concerned both with pre-professional registration and post-qualifying education. We offer pre-professional courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice and Paramedic Sciences. We also provide courses for already qualified healthcare practitioners plus courses in public health, medical education, dental education and healthcare simulation. The Faculty is based across three campuses, Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury, with the largest number of students studying in Luton. Further information on the Faculty can be found at Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences | University of Bedfordshire.

We are looking for an individual who will work within a team to develop and implement simulated practice learning across the Faculty. You will work alongside academics and practice partners to ensure that simulated practice learning is underpinned by clinical knowledge, skills and research. You will have experience of providing simulated practice learning and its evaluation within a university setting.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Janetta Baker, Lead for Simulated Practice Learning via email at Janetta.Baker@beds.ac.uk.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population. Inclusive practices are central to our values, and we encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented within the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and women in some senior grades.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we aim to create an environment that reflects and benefits from a wide range of talents and perspectives.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family‑friendly policies.

Interviews will be held in June 2026, date to be confirmed.

We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome in due course.

The post will be based at Park Square or Polhill Campus (with travel to other campuses as required).

To Apply, please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs. For any enquiries contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk. Please quote reference number and job title.

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.