Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

The Post

This post would provide the BSc Nursing, mental health team with essential staffing to deliver the mental health teaching within the pre-and post- registration portfolio and will allow for ongoing curriculum development and enhancement of our taught programmes and CPD offering.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced registered Mental Health Nurse to join our academic team. Applicants will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and will ideally have recent or current experience of teaching within higher education.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate substantial clinical and teaching expertise in advanced mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation. Applicants should have particular knowledge and experience of psychological therapies and trauma-informed approaches, with a strong understanding of supporting individuals with ongoing and complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality education that bridges contemporary clinical practice and academic excellence.

Description of Duties

• Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity
• Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
• Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• Registered with the NMC as a Mental Health Nurse

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
• Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
• Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience

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