Inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic healthcare professionals who are passionate about combining clinical expertise with education. If you're looking to make a lasting impact beyond clinical practice, this is your chance to help shape the future healthcare workforce.
As part of our dynamic, multiprofessional Clinical Skills team, you'll work alongside highly respected educators using state-of-the-art clinical simulation technology to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment for our BMBS Medical curriculum. Together, you'll help create authentic learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in clinical practice.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll lead practical teaching sessions, assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, supervise learners and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students can excel. You'll collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to deliver an innovative curriculum and contribute to new educational initiatives that enhance the student experience.
Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of one single 2 hours teaching session on either Tuesday or Thursday throughout University term times. There are several time slots available;
Tuesdays:
Thursdays:
- 0830-1030
- 1030-1230
- 1300-1500
- 1500-1700
The roles will commence w/c 28th September 2026, and are fixed-term until 30 June 2027 due to business demand.
Reporting to the Senior Clinical Skills Lecturer, you'll bring a healthcare-related degree, current professional registration as a Doctor, Nurse or Allied Health Professional, and active clinical practice, together with experience of teaching in a healthcare setting. You'll be an engaging educator with a proven ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide mentorship and guidance, and inspire both students and colleagues.
Whether you're an experienced clinical educator or a healthcare professional looking to expand your educational career, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to influence the next generation of practitioners while developing your own academic and professional expertise within a collaborative, innovative and supportive team.
For an informal discussion please contact Mr Robert Johnson ([email protected]) or Andy Brown ([email protected]) by email in the first instance.
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
What we’re looking for
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing or Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
