Principal Lecturer in Healthcare Practice Learning

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Principal Lecturer in practice Learning Healthcare

Institute of Health and Allied Professions

£56, - £65, per annum pro rata

About the Role

The Institute of Health and Allied Health Professions at Nottingham Trent University is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Principal Lecturer in Healthcare Practice Learning to lead and shape our multi-professional practice learning portfolio. The Department has a comprehensive suite of undergraduate, postgraduate, and apprenticeship programmes specialising in nursing, paramedic sciences, and occupational therapy (starting in January ).

Working closely with course placement leads and placement administrators you will oversee the placement management process liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will make a significant contribution to the quality of practice learning and possess a comprehensive understanding of professional and regulatory requirements of educational healthcare practice provision to maximise student success and experience. You will be the primary senior contact for our practice placement partners and central to maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with existing and new placement provider partners. You will also help to develop new relationships that will enable us to expand and develop our provision and partnerships.

As Principal Lecturer for Practice Learning in Healthcare, you’ll make a positive strategic contribution to developing an innovative and engaging practice learning experience for students at NTU. You will hold a key role in the Department Leadership Team and will have responsibility for the line management of some staff in the Department.

We're seeking to appoint an experienced individual, with a relevant Masters degree and current UK professional healthcare registration, who is passionate about practice learning for healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills and previous experience in leadership and management. You will have a good understanding of current and evolving clinical, professional, and policy developments in Higher Education and specifically, practice learning.

You will be a highly motivated, innovative individual with a strong record of supporting and engaging with practice learning. We are looking for a self-starter, though team-focused, with a flexible approach and demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator, with evidence of experience in supporting learners in the clinical setting and committed to ensuring excellence in practice learning for all our learners. Previous experience establishing placements for Higher Education providers and simulation-based education experience in clinical or educational settings would be advantageous, although not essential. You will be willing to continue developing your scholarly, practice, or academic research profile

Interviews: 21st May

About Us

The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised nationally and internationally for delivering theoretically informed and applied research. We foster a culture that values the diversity of all our communities and publicises and celebrates excellence in all we do.

We maintain a vibrant and inclusive learning and teaching environment that is grounded in scholarship, research, and professional practice.

Established in , the Institute of Health and Allied professions is a growing department. At our heart is a commitment to enhancing health and healthcare for individuals and communities. One of the ways we contribute to this is through the development of contemporary and innovative education for health care professionals both pre and post qualification. Our programmes cover Public Health, Paramedicine and Emergency Care, Occupational Therapy and Nursing. 

If you share our passion for transforming people’s lives and creating opportunities, apply today.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Deputy Head of Department Nikki Welyczko or Dr Anne Felton, Head of Department at or

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At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.