We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Children’s Nursing to join our academic team within the School of Nursing, Allied and Public Health.
In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the enhancement of children’s nursing practice and support the development of our pre-registration and postgraduate nursing programmes. You will be a respected educator and practitioner, capable of inspiring students and contributing to the academic and professional growth of the School.
You will deliver high-quality teaching across pre-registration and postgraduate nursing programmes, providing both academic and pastoral support to students throughout their studies. The role involves contributing to curriculum development and innovation within children’s nursing education, helping to ensure programmes remain current, engaging, and reflective of contemporary practice. You will also engage in research, enterprise, and/or professional practice activities that align with the School’s strategic priorities, while promoting inclusive, evidence-based approaches to nursing education and clinical practice.
An enhanced DBS check is required for the role.
The Person
You will be a Registered Nurse (Children’s) registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), educated to degree level as a minimum, with a postgraduate and/or teaching qualification being desirable. You will have clinical experience in children’s nursing and a passion for education and student development, ideally including experience caring for children and young people with acute healthcare needs and supporting their families. An interest in, or experience of, research and research education would be advantageous. You will demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, and be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across both academic and clinical environments.
The faculty supports new members of staff to gain appropriate qualifications and is keen to support ongoing academic and professional development.
Further information
This is a full time, fixed term position for 3 years with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum for a Lecturer and £50,160 per annum for a Senior Lecturer.
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Liz Crighton, Associate Professor in Children’s Nursing.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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£45,925 to £60,492 per annum
