We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

As Lecturer in Practice Learning, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of nurses and midwives by ensuring students benefit from high-quality, engaging and supportive practice learning experiences. Working closely with healthcare, social care and third-sector partners, you will help develop and enhance practice learning environments that enable students to achieve their professional proficiencies and transition confidently into employment.

You will work collaboratively with programme teams and external partners to expand placement opportunities, support innovative approaches to teaching and assessment, and ensure our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence required for professional registration.

You will also contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of practice learning, helping to enhance the student experience and strengthen relationships with employers across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce development, support future healthcare professionals and contribute to a faculty committed to delivering outstanding health and social care education.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Richard Williams, Head of Practice Education and Simulated Learning at Richard.Williams@edgehill.ac.uk or Emma Galley, Associate Head of Practice Education and Simulated Learning at Emma.Galley@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Lecturer in Practice Learning you will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and a passion for supporting students to succeed in practice learning environments. Whether your experience has been gained in clinical practice, education, practice learning, workforce development or a combination of these areas, you will bring a strong understanding of the factors that contribute to excellent student learning and professional development.

You will be an enthusiastic and approachable professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with students, academic colleagues and external partners. You will have the ability to inspire, support and challenge learners while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning experience.

In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team that is committed to innovation, collaboration and developing practice-ready healthcare professionals who can make a real difference to the communities they serve.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria). 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.