Lecturer – Centre for Rural Health Sciences

Job Description

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:

Salary range

Duration

Duration

Permanent Full Time

Working hours

Full time, 35 hours per week

Location Closing Date

Sunday 8th March 2026

Centre for Rural Health Science

We are seeking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic healthcare professional who would value the opportunity to contribute to the education of the next generation of nurses and health and social care professionals, including postgraduate and advanced clinical assessment provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for advanced practitioners, specialist nurses, allied health professionals and clinicians with an interest in education who wish to develop or extend an academic career within a supportive rural health sciences environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education within the Centre for Rural Health Sciences, including advanced clinical assessment and related postgraduate provision, alongside undergraduate teaching.

You will join a team committed to enhancing education for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals across the Highlands and Islands and beyond.

Role responsibilities

• Teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Contribution to advanced clinical assessment and postgraduate provision
• Supporting and assessing students in academic and practice settings
• Contributing to curriculum development and innovation
• Working collaboratively with clinical partners to ensure programmes remain current and workforce-focused

We welcome applications from:

• Advanced practitioners
• Specialist nurses and allied health professionals
• Experienced clinicians considering a transition into higher education

Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have current or recent clinical experience. An interest or experience in advanced clinical practice, clinical assessment, community, rural or remote practice would be particularly valuable.

Experience of teaching pre- or post-registration learners is desirable but not essential. A recognised teaching qualification is also desirable; however, the University will support the successful candidate to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching if required.

You will be supported to develop your academic and professional interests and to progress your career within a supportive team environment

Secondment

Applicants from those interested in secondment are welcome

Pay and Benefits

Full time, 35 hours per week

• £42,188-£44,758 per annum pro- rata
• Up to £48,906 per annum for exceptional candidates
• Disclosed with PVG scheme check
• Reasonable relocation package available
• USS pension scheme
• 42 days leave per annum (pro rata)

• 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

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.

Shortlisting and Interview to be confirmed Interviews

Interviews will be held to be confirmed.

The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11.59pm.

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

Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Dr Heather Bain, Head of Academic Operations, Centre for Rural Health Science, by email to

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.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at .