Associate Lecturer | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 £7,000 p/a High Secure Allowance (Pro rata for part-time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Retford, DN22 0PD |
| Company: | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7517283/186-1252-25-FS |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join thePatient Education Team at Rampton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with a strong background in education, who can lead and support the delivery of learning sessions to adults with a range of mental health needs.
As a key member of the team, you will plan and deliver educational sessions under the guidance and supervision of a Band 6 Lecturer. This role involves working closely with patients, staff, and other stakeholders within the hospital setting, therefore, alongside outstanding teaching and learning abilities excellent communication and interpersonal skill are essential.
We are seeking someone who:
Has experience of teaching in an educational setting (essential).
Holds a relevant teaching qualification (essential).
Has experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties (desirable).
Is n excellent communicator with a person-centred approach.
Demonstrates empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping others learn.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
The main duties of the role include:
Planning schemes of work and facilitating educational sessions tailored to individual patient needs.
Working collaboratively with the wider MDT to support patient progress.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to session planning and evaluation.
Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other professionals.
Escort patients to and from sessions.
Adhere to all Security policies and procedures.
Uphold the highest standards of dignity, respect, and care at all times.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
This role is essential for the Patients’ Education Team as you will plan and deliver group and bespoke lessons to patients. The successful candidate is also be expected to follow all local and hospital procedures around security and safety. This also includes escorting patients to and from areas. You will be responsible for creating individual learning plans with patients, that suite their learning needs and abilities. Good communication skills are essential, you will need to contribute to electronic records that are accessed by various departments and disciplines. The successful candidate will need to be physically fit enough to complete the Prevention of Violence and Management of Aggression course.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 Oct 2025
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