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Location: Canary Wharf, London
Closing Date: 6 May 2026, we reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced NMC-registered nurse and academic leader to join the University of Sunderland in London as a Senior Lecturer / Programme Manager (MNursing).
This role combines programme leadership, teaching excellence, and operational management, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, NMC-approved nursing programme. You will lead a multidisciplinary academic team, drive student success, and contribute to continuous curriculum enhancement in a non‑traditional, fast‑paced higher education environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the operational and academic delivery of the MNursing programme.
- Design, review, and enhance curriculum aligned to NMC and academic standards. Provide academic leadership and line management, manage programme team performance, workload allocation, and staff development.
- Deliver high-quality teaching on MNursing programme across face-to-face and online environments.
- Support student progression, retention, and attainment.
- Participate in quality assurance and academic governance activities.
Essential Requirements
- Registered NMC Nurse.
- Degree in Nursing or a related subject.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area and Higher Education teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE).
- Significant teaching experience in higher education (online and face-to-face).
- Experience working with NMC-approved programmes.
- Proven experience in programme leadership within HE.
- Experience of leading teams and line management responsibilities.
- Experience teaching in multi-cultural and international environments.
- Strong subject expertise in nursing and curriculum development.
About Us
We are based in London in Canary Wharf and deliver innovative, career‑focused programmes to a diverse student community. We operate a non‑traditional academic model with multiple intakes and year‑round delivery.
What we offer
- Four‑day working week pilot (32 hours, no reduction in pay)
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Generous annual leave and Christmas closure
- Ongoing professional development support
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
- Modern Canary Wharf campus
- Living Wage Employer
How to apply
Please apply via our e‑recruitment platform.
For an informal discussion, contact: Alwin Puthenpurakal, Associate Head of Pre & Post registration Nursing and Public Health via alwin.puthenpurakal@sunderland.ac.uk
