Lecturer - Child Nursing

Due to the maternity leave of the current post holder, the School of Healthcare Sciences are seeking a full-time Lecturer to join the Child Nursing team.

In this role, you will be supported to deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the development of our education programmes. You will support students to develop key skills at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will pursue excellence in teaching and scholarship.
We are looking for someone with a passion for student-focused, innovative teaching. You should be well-organised, collaborative, and demonstrate leadership qualities.

The successful applicant should have a postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant clinical expertise and have current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. An enhanced criminal records check will be required.

As part of their probation individuals will be supported to participate in the Cardiff University Education and Fellowship Programme which will give you with accreditation as a Higher Education Academy Fellow on completion of the programme.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and may be directed to Suzanne Hughes (HughesSJ3@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) is offered at Grade 6 or Grade 7 and is fixed term from 7th December 2026 until 3rd December 2027.

The post is based at Heath Park.

When applying for this vacancy, please indicate the Grade you wish to apply for.

Salary:

£41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) or

£51,753 - £56,535 per annum (Grade 7)

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

£41,064 to £56,535 per annum (Grade 6/7)