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 an Assistant Lecturer to join our Adult Nursing Department, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.
In this role, you will contribute to the core delivery of our nursing courses including the delivery of clinical skills teaching, marking and assessing learners and assist with recruitment and selection processes relating to student nurse and apprenticeship admissions thus supporting the future nursing workforce.
Key Responsibilities
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Work closely with Undergraduate Bsc (Adult) / Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice/ Msci / MSc nursing teams and other key stakeholders to support the admissions process and onboarding students to ensure services are efficient, compliant, and aligned to BCU priorities.
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Deliver evidence-based clinical skills teaching.
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Develop and apply inspiring evidence-based teaching techniques and content which foster enthusiasm, understanding and critical enquiry amongst learners, through both face to face and online teaching delivery.
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Provide empowering, motivating, and timely constructive feedback to learners supporting them to achieve their potential and become independent professionals.
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Provide excellent pastoral, clinical practice, and academic support, enabling learners to thrive and become independent professionals who are proud to be part of Birmingham City University.
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Communicate and collaborate effectively with team colleagues to deliver an excellent learning experience.
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As a personal academic tutor, meet with learners who are experiencing academic or personal difficulties, provide support and where relevant link them with appropriate University and wider support services to improve their experience.
Essential Requirements
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Hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration in Adult Nursing.
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Educated to Degree level in a clinically relevant subject area.
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Experience of delivering teaching/training in healthcare.
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Experience of supporting nursing students/apprentices in practice.
Desirable Requirements
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A teaching, assessing and/or education qualification and/or NMC teacher status and/or HEA Fellow status.
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Previous Higher Education teaching experience
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Hold a relevant Masters or PhD in a relevant subject area.
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Experience with student admissions processes in University setting.
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Adult Nursing Department at BCU, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Associate Professor Claire Maguire (Deputy Head of Adult Nursing) at [email protected]
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The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.
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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
