The University of West London (UWL) is ranked 30th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
The College
The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London is a leading provider of healthcare education in Berkshire and West London. Renowned for its excellence, the College offers a comprehensive range of pre-registration and post-registration courses, including nursing, midwifery, operating department practice, public health and paramedic science. Students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation centres at both the West London and Reading campuses, providing realistic clinical environments to enhance learning. The College maintains strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers, ensuring that programmes are practice-focused and aligned with industry needs. Notably, UWL's general nursing courses are ranked 2nd in London, and its mental health nursing courses are ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in London in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
The Role
As part of our academic team, you will:
- Develop and Deliver Teaching: Create and deliver relevant, evidence-based, and engaging learning materials in alignment with the NMC (2018) Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses.
- Collaborate with Partners: Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers in Berkshire, Central and North West London, and West London, ensuring programmes remain practice-focused and industry-relevant.
- Support Student Success: Engage and support students to achieve their potential, providing mentorship and fostering their professional growth.
- Contribute to Excellence: Assist in the ongoing development of our academic programmes, maintaining the high standards for which our institution is known.
- Engage in Scholarly Knowledge Exchange: Actively participate in research, knowledge sharing, and professional development activities to enhance your own academic and professional expertise while contributing to the advancement of nursing education.
The Person
The successful candidate will have:
- Professional Registration: Current registration with the NMC as a children’s nurse.
- Relevant Qualifications: A first degree in a relevant subject (a postgraduate qualification is desirable).
- Teaching Expertise: Ideally, a recognised teaching qualification for Higher Education. For those without, successful candidates will undertake the PGCert in Professional Academic Practice at UWL (within the first two years of employment).
- Clinical Knowledge: Proven expertise in children’s nursing and the ability to translate this into academic and practical teaching.
- Organisational Skills: The capability to manage a varied workload effectively, balancing teaching, preparation, and collaboration while meeting deadlines.
- Autonomous Decision-Making: A proactive approach to prioritising tasks and making informed decisions independently, contributing to the smooth delivery of academic programmes.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, academic colleagues, clinical practitioners, and support staff.
Why Join Us?
At the University of West London, you will be part of an institution renowned for its excellence in nursing education. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through education. You will have the chance to:
- Make a Difference: Embed your clinical expertise in the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Advance Your Career: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and contribute to an inspiring academic environment.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work within a supportive and forward-thinking academic team committed to educational excellence.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the 13th March 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Charlotte Bramanis, Professional Lead Children’s and Learning Disabilities Nursing at charlotte.bramanis@uwl.ac.uk.
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.