Lecturer (Adult Nursing)
Salary range £42,188 to £44,758 per annum. Duration: Permanent, Full Time. Working hours: 35 hrs per week. Location: UHI House, Inverness. Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026.
Centre for Rural Health Sciences
The UHI Centre for Rural Health Sciences is a leading centre for education, research and innovation focused on improving health and wellbeing in rural, remote and island communities. It delivers high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare programmes, supports interdisciplinary research and works closely with NHS partners, communities and international collaborators to address the unique challenges of rural healthcare delivery.
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint up to 2 FTE Nurse Lecturers (Adult) based at UHI House, Inverness, and welcome applications from individuals interested in full‑time or part‑time working arrangements. Support and mentorship will be provided to enable successful candidates to develop their teaching, scholarship and academic leadership skills within a collegiate and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality nursing education across our undergraduate pre‑registration nursing programmes, supporting students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values required for contemporary nursing practice.
* Contribute to curriculum delivery, student support, assessment and quality enhancement activities, working closely with academic colleagues and practice learning partners across the Highlands and Islands.
* Teach and assess clinical skills, helping students develop confidence and competence required for safe, effective and compassionate nursing practice.
* Contribute to the Centre’s growing portfolio of postgraduate education, including advanced practice and continuing professional development programmes; design and deliver postgraduate modules, supervise student projects and develop innovative educational provision that responds to the needs of the rural and remote healthcare workforce.
Benefits
* This role is linked to grade 7 on the UHI payscale.
* Salary range £42,188 to £44,758 per annum, with potential for higher salary up to £48,906 for exceptional candidates.
* Full‑time and part‑time posts.
* University pension scheme (USS) for grade six and above.
* 42 days leave per annum for full‑time posts (pro‑rata for part‑time).
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
* Occupational sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme.
* High‑street and online retail discounts, 10% off Highlife membership, Cycle to Work scheme, DSE prescription glasses contribution, free parking and EV charging (where available), LinkedIn Learning access, long‑service awards and active social events.
Recruitment Process
To apply, complete the online application form and ensure you clearly evidence how you meet the candidate selection criteria.
Deadline for submitting your application: 28th June 2026 at 11:59pm. Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 29th June 2026. Interviews will be held by videoconferencing on 29th July 2026.
Questions regarding the recruitment and selection process can be directed to the HR team. Contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.
For informal inquiries, contact Dr Heather Bain (heather.bain@uhi.ac.uk) or Danni Woods (danielle.woods@uhi.ac.uk).
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