Birmingham City University
Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
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Department of Adult Nursing – Senior Lecturer
Location: City South Campus Salary: £52,462 to £60,842 per annum (permanent) Post Type: Full Time Release Date: 23 June 2026 Closing Date: 23:59 BST on Sunday 05 July 2026 Reference: NM26012
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society.
We are committed to:
- Providing a transformational educational experience
- Supporting world-class research
- Fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel:
- Valued
- Supported
- Able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities
Our student demographic reflects Birmingham’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. Over 85% of our home students are from the West Midlands.
We aim to create an environment where:
- All students and colleagues can thrive
- Work contributes positively to the social, cultural, and economic life of Birmingham and beyond
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Lecturer to join our Adult Nursing Department, enhancing the leadership team of the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing course. This role involves:
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- Developing, managing, and delivering undergraduate/postgraduate programmes
- Overseeing operational administration, curriculum development, and quality management
- Ensuring alignment with accreditation to relevant professional institutions
- Working closely with students, internal teams, and external partners to provide efficient, compliant services in line with University priorities
Key Responsibilities
Student Learning Experience
- Oversight of operational processes (e.g. timetabling)
Research, Enterprise, and Scholarship
- Identifying sources of funding and projects, individually or collaboratively, for REF census activities
Managing People and Resources
- Contributing to the overall school management team
Pastoral Support
- Undertaking personal academic tutor role and overseeing student progression
Liaison and Networking
- Leading and developing networks
- Leading or participating in committees and chairing relevant discussions
Academic Administration
- Responsible for quality assurance, external assessment, and programme accreditation
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Course leadership experience
- NMC Registration in Adult Nursing
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with regular standards compliance and quality assurance for nursing programmes
- Clinical and academic leadership, including prior line management experience
- Research-active status or willingness to engage in enterprise and further scholarship activities
- Experience in developing internal/external networks and partnerships
- Senior Fellowship with the HEA
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Further Information
For more details, contact Associate Professor Claire Maguire (Deputy Head, Adult Nursing) at claire.maguire@bcu.ac.uk for an informal discussion.
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Note: Successful candidates will typically be employed via our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited. Those with previous LGPS membership wishing to rejoin may be employed directly by the University.
Why Work for Us?
Work-Life Balance
- Generous leave entitlement
- Hybrid working arrangements (where applicable)
Career Development
- Opportunities to grow, develop, and progress
Rewards & Wellbeing
- Competitive pay and pension
- Wellbeing support
- Staff benefits
Inclusive Culture
- A supportive and diverse environment where everyone belongs
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to:
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Ensuring lawful free speech and academic freedom
- Continuously improving policies, procedures, and practices to support inclusivity
Disability Confident Commitment
Birmingham City University is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Further Details
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