Lecturer - Simulation and Clinical Skills
| Posting date: | 23 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2026 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000667 |
Summary
Post Title: Lecturer - Simulation and Clinical Skills
SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences/Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing
FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week) (part-time would be considered)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH7 £38,784pa (pro rata) to £46,049pa (pro rata) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
The School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire has a long established reputation as a centre of excellence in healthcare education. Our vision is to transform lives through outstanding education, research, and community engagement. As we continue to enhance and expand our simulation activity across our nursing provision, we are seeking to grow our team of simulation and clinical skills specialists. We are looking for a Lecturer who is committed to delivering high quality, practice focused training for our students. If you have a passion for simulation based education and supporting student learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will support simulated practice learning in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018) and Standards for Simulated Practice learning (2023). As part of the simulation and clinical skills team, you will deliver clinical skills and simulation teaching across the nursing curriculum. This includes the design, planning and support of skills teaching, simulation scenarios, simulated practice learning and practical assessments. You will participate in student recruitment and provide student support. Learners include pre registration nursing students (BSc and MSc programmes), student nursing associates, and qualified nurses undertaking a range of modules. Working collaboratively with module teams, you will help ensure an engaging, safe and contemporary learning experience within an evolving work environment.
Skills and experience required
You will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline of contemporary nursing and healthcare practice, including the NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018) and standards for simulated practice learning (2023) to work within established teaching programmes and have knowledge of current practice and guidance in relation to a range of common clinical skills, including the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety within clinical skills learning environments and an understanding of how these relate to simulation and clinical skills teaching.
You will have proven experience in a range of clinical skills (acute or community) applicable to all four fields of nursing and teaching experience (may include clinical informal/practical). You will have an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications required
You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse. A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to undertake a course to gain a teaching qualification is also essential.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Karen Cairnduff, Simulation Lead for Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing k.cairnduff@herts.ac.uk. Informal discussion about the post and visits to our simulation facilities are welcome.
Closing date: 14 July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000667
Date advert placed: 23 June 2026
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences/Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing
FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week) (part-time would be considered)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH7 £38,784pa (pro rata) to £46,049pa (pro rata) by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
The School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire has a long established reputation as a centre of excellence in healthcare education. Our vision is to transform lives through outstanding education, research, and community engagement. As we continue to enhance and expand our simulation activity across our nursing provision, we are seeking to grow our team of simulation and clinical skills specialists. We are looking for a Lecturer who is committed to delivering high quality, practice focused training for our students. If you have a passion for simulation based education and supporting student learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will support simulated practice learning in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018) and Standards for Simulated Practice learning (2023). As part of the simulation and clinical skills team, you will deliver clinical skills and simulation teaching across the nursing curriculum. This includes the design, planning and support of skills teaching, simulation scenarios, simulated practice learning and practical assessments. You will participate in student recruitment and provide student support. Learners include pre registration nursing students (BSc and MSc programmes), student nursing associates, and qualified nurses undertaking a range of modules. Working collaboratively with module teams, you will help ensure an engaging, safe and contemporary learning experience within an evolving work environment.
Skills and experience required
You will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline of contemporary nursing and healthcare practice, including the NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018) and standards for simulated practice learning (2023) to work within established teaching programmes and have knowledge of current practice and guidance in relation to a range of common clinical skills, including the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety within clinical skills learning environments and an understanding of how these relate to simulation and clinical skills teaching.
You will have proven experience in a range of clinical skills (acute or community) applicable to all four fields of nursing and teaching experience (may include clinical informal/practical). You will have an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications required
You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse. A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to undertake a course to gain a teaching qualification is also essential.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Karen Cairnduff, Simulation Lead for Nursing, Midwifery and Wellbeing k.cairnduff@herts.ac.uk. Informal discussion about the post and visits to our simulation facilities are welcome.
Closing date: 14 July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000667
Date advert placed: 23 June 2026
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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