About this role
We are looking for a passionate and student-focused Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and innovative area of provision and to play a key role in shaping the future of practice-focused health care education.
We welcome applications from professionals registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and/or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We particularly encourage interest from colleagues with backgrounds and/or experience in nursing, assistant practitioner, nursing associate, paramedic science, or related health professions.
As a senior academic, you will contribute to curriculum design, module and programme leadership, and the delivery of high-quality, inclusive teaching and assessment. The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects within the department, supporting the development of contemporary apprenticeship provision. You will be expected to champion high standards of teaching, learner support, and academic practice.
You will work collaboratively with NHS Trusts, employer partners, and professional stakeholders to ensure programmes remain responsive, practice-informed, and aligned with regulatory and workforce developments.
Applicants will bring substantial post-registration experience and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and professional education. Experience within higher education, practice education or workforce development will be highly valued. An up-to-date understanding of apprenticeship provision, professional standards, and the evolving health care landscape will be advantageous.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Dr Gemma Hunt, Head of Department: [email protected]
Benefits:
Generous allocation of annual leave
38 days’ paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Employer Contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership
Closing Date: Sunday 29/03/26
Interview Dates: Friday 17th April 2026, 10pm – 4pm
How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.
Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award
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