Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Learning - Simulation (Nursing)

Location: Hybrid role contractually aligned to the Milton Keynes Office, with office attendance required approximately 2–3 times over 12 months or more often if business needs require; full-time office-based work is also supported.

Salary: £47,389–£56,535 per year, pro rata for part-time staff.

Company

hirify.global provides flexible part-time higher education and develops accessible distance-learning opportunities.

What you will do

• Develop and implement technology-enhanced learning and simulation for health and social care education.
• Design digital simulation experiences supporting professional learning and practice development.
• Use resources including XR Studios, Anatomage and other simulation technologies.
• Apply educational theory and constructive alignment to curriculum and assessment design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary academic and professional teams to create learning assets.
• Produce accessible materials for distance-learning students and deliver agreed outputs within project constraints.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in nursing, health, social care or education.
• Current, active registration with a health or social care regulator, such as NMC, SSSC or SCW.
• Postgraduate teaching qualification and/or membership of Advance HE.
• Experience designing, delivering or evaluating simulation and technology-based learning in health and social care education.
• Practical experience with virtual reality, extended reality, online simulations, gamified learning or AI-supported educational tools.
• Knowledge of NMC regulatory standards and willingness to travel occasionally to Milton Keynes or other Open University locations.

Nice to have

• Understanding and experience of Open University production approaches.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working options include job share, part-time work and compressed hours.
• Hybrid home-and-office working is supported.
• Benefits and policies support work-life balance.
• The role contributes to inclusive, accessible and student-centred education.

Hiring process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview likely to take place in early November.
• Interviewees must deliver a 10–15 minute presentation.
• Applicants must submit a CV and a supporting statement of up to 800 words.