Lecturer in Health Sciences in Norwich

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Lecturer in Health Sciences (Advanced & Specialist Practice) with strong academic potential to join our experienced and dedicated academic team. You will contribute to the development and delivery of educational provision within the context of our Advanced Practice Masters level programmes.

We warmly invite you to join a supportive, vibrant and committed academic community with a shared goal to deliver first class education within a strong multidisciplinary community of learning. As well as encouraging and guiding the development of our learners, you will also be provided with opportunities for self-development through active academic mentorship, team working, peer learning and a strong collegial approach to scholarly and research activity.

If required, you will be supported to achieve a Masters level higher education qualification, enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills and autonomy to consolidate and extend your academic practice and to become a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. We can also provide support and guidance for those wishing to undertake doctoral level study.

The School of Health Sciences is committed to inclusive, responsive, interprofessional education and to working collaboratively with a range of external professions and organisations to achieve the strategic goals of the School, University and our regional health and social care partners. As such, we value the knowledge and experience of those with a strong clinical background.

This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available from 5 January 2026 on an indefinite basis. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of race (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and/or sex (male) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented at this level within the School of Health Sciences. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.