Full Time – Permanent – Location- Aylesbury, Uxbridge, and occasions High Wycombe

Salary -  £38,249 - £42,882 / £44,128 - £55,755                       

There is flexibility as part of this role and applicants are welcome to consider part time or job share.

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed. 

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do.  We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

We are delighted to invite applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Midwifery to join the existing team. The BSc (Hons) Midwifery is an exciting fairly new programme validated in June 2021, that helps to support the workforce development and priorities for the NHS and healthcare sector. In its development, the team have established strong links with partner trusts and service users who continue to have a key role in the development of the programme moving forward.

We have state-of-the-art healthcare simulation suites and have invested in specialist equipment for midwifery education and enhancing opportunities for interprofessional education.  

If you have the necessary experience, skills, qualities, and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you to join our dedicated team to continue to develop the midwifery portfolio.

You will be committed to achieving excellent student outcomes, have demonstrable ability to work in a team and display excellent communication skills. 

What we offer: 

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities  
• contributory pension scheme 
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym  
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers. 

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.   

For further information about this role please contact Head of Midwifery, Carla Avery at Carla.avery@bnu.ac.uk

(Advance warning of annual leave 17^th April - 7^th May 2025)

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.   We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 9^th May 2025

Interview Date:   23^rd May 2025

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position.  The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence.  Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.   

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.  

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.