UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. We are more than a college and more than a traditional university: a diverse, flexible partnership, rooted in our communities and driven by their needs. Our network of colleges, specialist teaching centres and internationally recognised research institutes delivers supported, flexible learning from access level to PhD.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Lecturer Adult Nursing
| Salary range | £42,188 to £44,758 per annum pro rata |
|---|---|
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 0.6 FTE Mon - Fri |
| Location | UHI North, West, and Hebrides, Stornoway |
| Closing Date | Sunday 28th June 2026 |
Centre for Rural Health Sciences
The UHI Centre for Rural Health Sciences is a leading centre for education, research and innovation focused on improving health and wellbeing in rural, remote and island communities. Based within the University of the Highlands and Islands, the Centre delivers high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare programmes, supports interdisciplinary research, and works closely with NHS partners, communities and international collaborators to address the unique challenges of rural healthcare delivery. Through a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, practice-based learning and applied research, the Centre prepares healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care across diverse and geographically dispersed settings.
We are seeking to appoint 0.6 FTE Nurse Lecturers (Adult) based at Lews Castle, Stornoway. We are committed to building a diverse and complementary team, and appointments will be made based on the overall skill mix, experience and expertise of successful candidates. We particularly welcome applications from nurses who are new to higher education or at an early stage in their academic career. Support and mentorship will be provided to enable successful candidates to develop their teaching, scholarship and academic leadership skills within a collegiate and supportive environment.
As a Nurse Lecturer within the UHI Centre for Rural Health Sciences, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing education across our undergraduate pre-registration nursing programmes, supporting students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values required for contemporary nursing practice. You will contribute to curriculum delivery, student support, assessment and quality enhancement activities, working closely with academic colleagues and practice learning partners across the Highlands and Islands. The successful candidate will contribute to both theoretical and practice-focused learning, including the teaching and assessment of clinical skills, helping students develop the confidence and competence required for safe, effective and compassionate nursing practice.
The post also offers opportunities to contribute to the Centre’s growing portfolio of postgraduate education, including advanced practice and continuing professional development programmes. Depending on experience and expertise, the successful candidate may be involved in the design and delivery of postgraduate modules, supervision of student projects, and the development of innovative educational provision that responds to the needs of the rural and remote healthcare workforce.
Working within a supportive and collaborative academic environment, you will help shape the next generation of nurses while contributing to the Centre’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research and engagement with healthcare partners locally, nationally and internationally.
A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.
Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Dr Heather Bain, by email to heather.bain@uhi.ac.uk or Danni Woods Danielle.woods@uhi.ac.uk
Pay and Benefits
This role is linked to grade 7 on the UHI payscale.
The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £42,188 to £44,758 per annum. For exceptional candidates a higher salary up to the top of the grade (currently £48,906 per annum) may be available.
This post is part time and will involve working 21 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check, so please let us know if you are currently a PVG scheme member.
The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx
Full-time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and Centre and with the permission of your line manager.
Recruitment Process
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification.
The deadline for submitting your application is 28th June 2026 at 11.59pm.
Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 29th June 2026
Interviews will be held by videoconferencing on 29th July 2026
If you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the HR team as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held 29th July 2026.
- Job description
- Person specification
- Further information
- Terms and conditions
- Guidance notes for candidates
- Summary of terms and conditions of employment
UHI Employee Benefits
At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:
- 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
- High-street and online retail discounts
- 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
- Free parking and EV charging (where available)
- LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
- Long-service awards and active social events
If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.