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, and 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, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Lecturer to join our Adult Nursing Team supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.
In this role, you will play a vital role in developing a highly skilled workforce by delivering evidence-based education that enables healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. By supporting the development of specialist knowledge and practice, the postholder contributes to improved patient experiences, better outcomes, and the continued quality and effectiveness of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.. Key responsibilities include leading activities to maintain RCN accreditation for the Cervical Screening and Colposcopy education programmes, working collaboratively with professional bodies, clinical partners, and stakeholders to ensure continued quality, compliance, and excellence in education delivery, working closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure services are efficient, compliant, and aligned to University priorities.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, deliver, and evaluate teaching across the Cervical Screening and Colposcopy education programmes, ensuring learning activities are evidence-based, aligned with national guidance, and meet programme learning outcomes.
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Provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to students, including assessment, constructive feedback, and guidance to promote academic achievement, professional development, and wellbeing.
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Deputise for the Course Leader as required, providing operational leadership for the programme, overseeing day-to-day delivery, responding to student and stakeholder enquiries, and ensuring continuity during periods of absence.
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Work collaboratively with clinical partners, external stakeholders, and colleagues to support programme delivery, contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance activities, maintain high educational standards, and ensure an outstanding student learning experience
Essential Requirements
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Registered Nurse Colposcopist Specialist with current professional registration and demonstrable expertise in colposcopy practice.
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Registered Cervical Screening Sample Taker with current competency and experience within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
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Experience of teaching at postgraduate level, including the planning, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of learning for healthcare professionals.
Desirable Requirements
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Formal teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert in Higher Education, PGCert in Education, or SEDA accreditation), or a willingness to work towards an appropriate teaching qualification.
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Experience of providing academic and pastoral support to postgraduate or healthcare students, promoting their learning, wellbeing, and professional development.
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Experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality education and enhance the student learning experience.
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Experience of coordinating or leading educational programmes or modules, including supporting the operational delivery of teaching and responding to student and stakeholder enquiries
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Adult Nursing we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Schneider, Senior Lecturer at [email protected]
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Why work for us
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Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
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Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
