Lecturer in Children and Young Peoples Nursing - Salford

Opportunity Overview

The University of Salford has a new opportunity for a passionate new Lecturer in Children and Young Peoples Nursing (CYPN). 

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional education for Children and Young People's Nursing, and our teaching team are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for our students.

We want you to join our team and work with us, creating the professionals of the future. Our team successfully educate and develop students for careers in the modern world caring for children and families and our students regularly gain employment in their speciality upon graduation.

You will be expected to teach and assess on the undergraduate children and young people programmes, building on our strengths and developing new ideas to meet the demands of a changing world. The ideal candidate would have links with healthcare organisations or would be willing to develop these to support and enhance the teaching experience.

This post is full time (1.0FTE). We promote an on-campus experience for our students;  therefore,  your role would be aligned to this student commitment.

We will likely be holding interviews on 14th January 2025.

If you require more information, you can email our Head of Nursing, Trudy Cowan at

A bit about the School of Health and Society

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. 

Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success.

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.  

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise.  Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future. 

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive salary  - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave  – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Professional development  - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community  – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks!  MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing  – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford  - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Become unstoppable – apply today!