Associate Lecturer (Simulated Practice Learning)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role 

As an Associate Lecturer (Simulated Practice Learning), you will be a member of the Simulation and Skills Education Team, with responsibility for coordinating and supporting simulation and clinical skills teaching and learning.

You will support the planning, design, and delivery of simulation and clinical skills sessions that enables students’ development into safe, competent healthcare professionals. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to academic staff in the effective use of simulation-based education.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and expansion of clinical skills teaching and simulation-based education within the Simulation and Skills Education Department.

. It will be an interesting, varied and challenging role, which will require you to be adaptable, creative, supportive and organised, with a willingness to try new approaches.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Amanda Miller, Head of Simulation and Skills Education at [email protected]

About You

As Associate Lecturer (Simulated Practice Learning) you will have:

Current Professional Registration (GMC, NMC or HCPC) and educated to degree levelExperience of using simulation-based education, human patient simulators and/or simulated patientsAble to organise and prioritise  and work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and paying attention to detailExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to work without direct supervision, exercise initiative and independent judgement

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria). Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 09 Jan 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum Permanent campus based role