Nurse Educator / Academic Assessor
Closing in 22 days (8 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £37,767 to £45,168 per annum
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton , Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 8 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
What will I be doing?
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated nurse to join our Higher Education curriculum team in Taunton to participate in the success of our degree level nursing programmes and support our students to thrive. These roles are based within our clinical teaching and assessing team as we roll-out Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programmes in partnership with the University of the West of England.
We have been working together with employers across the integrated care system in Somerset to provide local solutions for those wanting to pursue a Nursing career and to develop education pathways aimed at widening participation for local people of all ages. The post-holder will play a vital role in delivery and assessment of direct entry nursing programmes as well as apprenticeship nursing programmes.
Successful candidates will be supported to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment and work alongside the higher education teaching community at the University Centre Somerset. UCS have invested significantly in facilities to support nurse education and the post holder will benefit from teaching in our new Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre, supporting learners to maximise their potential, as well as contributing to leading effective running of modules and courses.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Prospective candidates are required to be degree qualified and hold an ADULT current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on Part 1 of the register.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
You will work as part of a growing Nurse Educator team and be based at our campus in Taunton, delivering teaching and assessment, as well as engaging as an Academic Assessor supporting student nurses in Somerset.
In return you will:
- Be enrolled on a fully funded Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) if not already obtained, delivered at UCS in Taunton, including release for study
- Work an 08:30 to 17:00 shift pattern, Monday to Friday, part-time options considered
- Enjoy a full two-week college closure at Christmas, on top of your paid holiday allowance
- Receive a laptop, iPad and phone to support you in your role
Supporting documents and information
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity
Please contact Maria Santrian for an informal discussion on santrianm@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk