Lecturer (Child Nursing)
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,906 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B1081 |
Summary
Shape the future of Children's Nursing education: Join our innovative Children's Nursing Team at the University of Plymouth and inspire the next generation of nurses.
About the role
Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Nursing and Midwifery programmes in the fields of adult, child and mental health nursing and in midwifery have been designed with our students’ career and the future needs of the workforce in mind. The School works in partnership with local NHS trusts to drive forward clinical research and support students in their learning to become the best nurses and midwives they can be. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School offers further support for student career and professional development in the areas of healthcare, surgical care practice, emergency care and general practice nursing. An interdisciplinary approach to research covers sustainability, the evolution of services, use of new genetic knowledge and technologies, the ageing population, use of internet and mobile technologies, changes in clinical education, contemporary nursing, and how knowledge is translated into practice and policy.
This is an exciting chance to be part of the children’s nursing lecture team at a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
As a lecturer at University of Plymouth, you will be expected to contribute to, and as appropriate, lead the provision of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, scholarship and knowledge transfer. To deliver high-quality teaching requires a children’s nursing lecturer to maintain and grow their knowledge and skills base, as an expert in their field.
You will specifically contribute to the academic development of children’s nursing relating to the care of children and families across all healthcare settings. You will join our enthusiastic and proactive children’s nursing team who have expertise in primary and secondary care teaching across all programmes where children and young people come into contact with healthcare. Our teaching span across undergraduate and post-graduate delivery and we as a university are pleased to include the development of Advanced Clinical pathways.
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lucy Jenner: by email at lucy.jenner@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07466474736
What we’re looking for
You will currently have the following experience to bring to this role:
• In depth knowledge and understanding of current children’s nursing practice
• Ideally contemporary experience in clinical skills teaching
• An awareness of current priorities in both education and service delivery
• A willingness to grow their own education to deliver high quality teaching and learning
• Relevant recent practice experience
You would either possess or be willing to work towards:
• A Master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject
• A recognised teacher qualification or willingness to obtain one
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.
About the role
Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Nursing and Midwifery programmes in the fields of adult, child and mental health nursing and in midwifery have been designed with our students’ career and the future needs of the workforce in mind. The School works in partnership with local NHS trusts to drive forward clinical research and support students in their learning to become the best nurses and midwives they can be. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School offers further support for student career and professional development in the areas of healthcare, surgical care practice, emergency care and general practice nursing. An interdisciplinary approach to research covers sustainability, the evolution of services, use of new genetic knowledge and technologies, the ageing population, use of internet and mobile technologies, changes in clinical education, contemporary nursing, and how knowledge is translated into practice and policy.
This is an exciting chance to be part of the children’s nursing lecture team at a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
As a lecturer at University of Plymouth, you will be expected to contribute to, and as appropriate, lead the provision of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, scholarship and knowledge transfer. To deliver high-quality teaching requires a children’s nursing lecturer to maintain and grow their knowledge and skills base, as an expert in their field.
You will specifically contribute to the academic development of children’s nursing relating to the care of children and families across all healthcare settings. You will join our enthusiastic and proactive children’s nursing team who have expertise in primary and secondary care teaching across all programmes where children and young people come into contact with healthcare. Our teaching span across undergraduate and post-graduate delivery and we as a university are pleased to include the development of Advanced Clinical pathways.
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
Due to the nature of this role, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lucy Jenner: by email at lucy.jenner@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07466474736
What we’re looking for
You will currently have the following experience to bring to this role:
• In depth knowledge and understanding of current children’s nursing practice
• Ideally contemporary experience in clinical skills teaching
• An awareness of current priorities in both education and service delivery
• A willingness to grow their own education to deliver high quality teaching and learning
• Relevant recent practice experience
You would either possess or be willing to work towards:
• A Master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject
• A recognised teacher qualification or willingness to obtain one
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.