{"id":507,"date":"2026-08-06T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/?post_type=job&#038;p=507"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:02:48","slug":"principal-lecturer-clinical-skills-and-simulation-post-ref-nu5326","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/job\/principal-lecturer-clinical-skills-and-simulation-post-ref-nu5326\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Lecturer \u2013 Clinical Skills and Simulation (Post Ref: NU5326)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 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wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f44fb481 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"closing-date\">Closing date:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-date-selector\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-03T14:47:16\">3 September 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"interviews\">Interviews:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TBC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"salary\">Salary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AC4 \u00a359,967 \u2013 \u00a367,469 per annum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"full-part-time\">Full\/Part time:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"hours-per-week\">Hours per week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>35<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/emea.dcv.ms\/7EXnFE25rW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\">Overview<\/button><button id=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\">Job description<\/button><button id=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\">Benefits of working here<\/button><button id=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\">Certifications<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-5-font-size\">The School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) at Birmingham Newman University is seeking to appoint an outstanding Principal Lecturer, Clinical Skills and Simulation to join our growing academic team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a strategic appointment designed to support the ongoing delivery, enhancement and expansion of clinical skills, practical teaching and simulation-based education across the School of Nursing and Allied Health. As the School continues to grow its portfolio across Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science and future healthcare programmes, we are seeking an experienced and innovative leader who can help shape the next phase of our skills and simulation provision. The successful post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that students benefit from contemporary, high-quality and professionally relevant learning experiences that prepare them for the realities of modern healthcare practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like the opportunity to lead the operational development of one of the University&#8217;s most significant strategic investments in healthcare education? Do you want to become part of an ambitious School with a clear commitment to educational excellence, innovation, interprofessional learning and student success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome applications from healthcare professionals with substantial experience in clinical skills teaching, practical education, simulation-based learning, practice learning, workforce development or related educational leadership roles. Applicants may come from a range of professional backgrounds including Nursing and or Allied Health Professions and should be able to demonstrate how they have used simulation and practical teaching approaches to enhance learning, professional capability and positive outcomes for patient care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working closely with the Head of Subject \u2013 Placements and Simulation, Heads of Subject, technical teams and academic colleagues, the post holder will provide leadership across simulation and clinical skills activity within the School. The role includes supporting the development and delivery of simulation-based education, embedding simulation within curricula, ensuring effective utilisation of skills facilities and resources, coordinating clinical skills activity across programmes and supporting compliance with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will contribute strategically to the continued development of simulation and practical learning opportunities across undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development provision. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that simulation and skills-based teaching remain innovative, evidence-informed and aligned with the evolving needs of health and social care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should possess significant experience in healthcare education, professional practice or simulation-based learning and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead, influence and work collaboratively across disciplines. Evidence of curriculum development, educational innovation, management of clinical skills facilities, practice learning support or simulation programme delivery would be particularly advantageous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of working in the School of Nursing and Allied Health at Birmingham Newman University include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 A friendly and supportive academic community committed to excellence in healthcare education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 A rapidly expanding School with ambitious plans for growth and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Modern clinical skills and simulation facilities supporting contemporary healthcare education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Opportunities to lead and influence the future development of simulation and practical teaching across multiple healthcare professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Strong interprofessional learning opportunities across Nursing and Allied Health disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 A values-driven institution founded on inclusion, social justice, respect and student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Investment in professional development, scholarship and academic leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Matthew Aldridge, Head of Subject \u2013 Placements and Simulation <a href=\"mailto:M.Aldridge@staff.newman.ac.uk\">M.Aldridge@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a>, or Ronnie Meechan, Head of School (Associate Dean) Nursing &amp; Allied Health <a href=\"mailto:R.Meechan@staff.newman.ac.uk\">R.Meechan@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a>, to discuss the role further.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p>To apply for this post, please complete and submit the application form at the following link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/08\/NU5326.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Principal Lecturer \u2013 Clinical Skills and Simulation (Post Ref: NU5326) &#8211; PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p>Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/knowledge-base\/staff-benefits\/\">https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/knowledge-base\/staff-benefits\/<\/a> or please contact the Human Resources Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/s960_Disability_Confident_Employer.webp\" alt=\"disability confident employer logo\" class=\"wp-image-32\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/emea.dcv.ms\/1w0rSPj571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Closing date: Interviews: TBC Salary: AC4 \u00a359,967 \u2013 \u00a367,469 per annum Full\/Part time: Full-time Hours per week 35<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-507","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job\/507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}