Lecturer in Health and Social Care

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together three dynamic and diverse schools:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation

From state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites and specialist sport facilities to valuable placement opportunities, the School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation focuses on ensuring our student graduate ready for the challenges of modern healthcare, sport and rehabilitation. Our career-focused courses are designed with industry partners and delivered by experienced academics and practitioners.

The School unites a variety of subject areas, including:

• Public Health and Social Care
• Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Therapy and Rehabilitation

Through an integrated approach to learning and professional development, our students are equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in their chosen fields and make a lasting impact.

School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts

Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media.

Whether exploring the past, shaping future policy, telling powerful stories, or creating inspiring work, our students develop the skills and confidence to contribute meaningfully to society and the creative industries.

Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society.

About the Team

The discipline of Diagnostics and Clinical Intervention at the University of Derby plays a vital role in training the healthcare professionals who are often the first to detect, diagnose, and manage illness.

Bringing together areas such as Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Department Practice, and other advanced clinical specialisms, we offer students a blend of cutting-edge theory, hands-on clinical training, and interprofessional learning. Our programmes are closely aligned with NHS standards and delivered in collaboration with industry-leading partners, ensuring our graduates are confident, competent, and workplace-ready.

Our provision is underpinned by a strong commitment to interprofessional education (IPE), with programmes designed to reflect the realities of contemporary healthcare practice. Central to this is our Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship, delivered through a flexible hub-and-spoke model that supports both core clinical development and discipline-specific pathways. This approach enables cross-disciplinary teaching, shared learning, and meaningful collaboration across professional groups.

The Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship forms a key part of our progression pipeline into Level 6 provision, including radiography, ODP, and occupational therapy, with established links into nursing. We are also actively developing a proposed physiotherapy pathway, responding to employer demand and expanding opportunities for workforce development across the region.

With access to state-of-the-art simulation facilities and expert academic staff, we support learners in developing the precision, technical expertise, and critical thinking required in fast-paced clinical environments.

About the Role

As a member of our academic team, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding student experience through innovative, inclusive and flexible approaches to learning and teaching. You will develop and deliver high-quality learning materials across a range of modules, ensuring that employability, professional development and real-world learning are embedded throughout the curriculum.

You will teach and facilitate learning across undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes, contributing to assessment, feedback and the ongoing development of modules and programmes. You will use innovative teaching methods and learning environments to engage and inspire students, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to succeed as a Derby Graduate. You may also take responsibility for module or programme leadership, supporting areas such as curriculum development, recruitment and programme delivery.

Research and scholarship will be an important part of the role. You will undertake and collaborate on research that contributes to leading-edge practice, informs research-led teaching and strengthens subject expertise. You will have opportunities to publish your work, present at conferences and scholarly events, develop external partnerships and contribute to bids for externally funded research, supporting the University’s contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

You will also make a valuable contribution to the wider student experience through personal tutoring, mentoring and pastoral support. Building strong relationships with professional, research and industry organisations, you will help develop opportunities for student recruitment, placements, outreach and knowledge exchange.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact through teaching, research and academic engagement, while contributing to the continued development of an innovative, inclusive and professionally focused learning environment.

This role is a full-time position of 37 hours a week, however we would welcome applications from candidates who wish to be considered for a job share. The role is required on a full -time basis therefore a job share could only be offered should a suitable arrangement be available with the days and/or hours of work to be agreed on appointment. Please indicate in your application your preference of days and/or hours you would be available to work.

The anticipated interview date is 3rd November.

About You

We are looking for a healthcare professional who is passionate about education and supporting students to achieve their full potential. Whether you are at an early stage of your professional career, an experienced practitioner, or considering a move from clinical practice into higher education, we welcome applications from professionals across a range of healthcare disciplines and areas of practice.

You will hold a good Honours degree, relevant subject-specific qualifications and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will ideally hold Fellowship of Advance HE and a PhD, or equivalent professional achievement, or be willing to work towards these qualifications within an agreed timeframe.

You will have knowledge or experience of higher education, including quality assurance and validation, and the ability to use a range of innovative teaching approaches to inspire and engage diverse learners. You will be confident in communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively, with strong digital skills and the ability to use technology to enhance learning, teaching and research.

Alongside your teaching expertise, you will demonstrate an active interest in research, scholarship or enterprise, with evidence of developing knowledge within your discipline and contributing to high-quality publications or other outputs. You will be able to build positive relationships and networks both within the University and with external professional, research and industry organisations.

You will be creative, innovative and committed to continual enhancement, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional student experience. You will understand the changing higher education environment, including the importance of employability, internationalisation and developing graduates with the skills and attributes needed to succeed in the workplace.

Highly organised and adaptable, you will be able to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team. You will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to continuous professional development, particularly in teaching, mentoring and coaching.

The role may involve travel between University sites and, occasionally, overseas travel for teaching or research, as well as some evening and occasional weekend teaching. You will therefore be comfortable working flexibly to meet the needs of our students and the wider University community.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ceri Sudron, Subject Lead for Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]

Important Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University.

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

You must also meet the English Language requirement.

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

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