Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager (MNursing)
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Job Description
Title: Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager (MNursing)
Department / Programme: Academic Operations (MNursing)
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £55,557 to £60,366
Closing Date: 6 April 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
As an employer, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. We recognise that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we believe that a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities makes us stronger and more innovative. All applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job. We are committed to ensuring that our hiring process is fair and transparent, and we encourage applicants to notify us if they require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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