Lecturer: Nursing Associate

Welcome to the School – a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning
and real-world impact.

We are one of the largest educators of nursing associates, nurses, midwives and allied health 
professionals in the North West, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of 
industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates, with real work 
li experience.

Salford has a rich history and an exciting future; we sit at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, 
an actively engage with stakeholders across the region to address the health outcomes arising from 
the devolution of power to Greater Manchester’s local authorities. We have always been committed to 
addressing the needs and aspirations of our local community.

We are also experts in the social sciences sector and are known locally, regionally, nationally and 
internationally for our applied research into the interface between health, wellbeing, housing, 
criminal justice and social care. We effect social and cultural change by research informed engagement 
and practice.

However, our focus is not just local – we are actively driving forward our international reach. We 
ha an excellent reputation with the Chinese health and social care sector and recruiting MSc and 
PhD students in Saudi Arabia.

We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important for us to create an inclusive 
culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is 
important us that our students see themselves reflected in those who teach them, and that higher 
education I place where they can thrive.

About you

We want you to join our team and work with us creating the professionals of the future. The Nursing 
Associate Higher Apprenticeship programme successfully educates nursing associates who bridge he 
gap between qualified nurses and healthcare assistants, a role that has transformed the nursing and 
care workforce to help meet the diverse health needs of the people we look after. You will be 
passionate about high quality healthcare and widening participation in higher education. You will 
contribute to teaching, research and leadership, building on our strengths and developing new idea 
to meet the demands of a changing world. You should have experience of leading and teaching in 
higher education and/or have equivalent clinical experience.

Being part of a team is important to us and we are looking for a good team player who is willing to 
inspire and lead by example. There would also be an expectation that you have links with industry 
partners, or are willing to develop them.