Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing- Teaching and Scholarship
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Do you have a commitment and passion for first class nurse education? Can you promote inclusion in the learning environment?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
The School of Healthcare’s vision is that: ‘We will translate excellence in research and scholarship, within each of our academic portfolios, into an exceptional student experience, and make a major impact upon society’.
As a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our teaching portfolio working primarily on the undergraduate BSc (Hons) Mental Health programme which focus on the theoretical and clinical elements that underpin the fundamentals of nursing practice. You will also have the opportunity to teach on and assess students studying postgraduate modules and programmes.
You will have a Masters’ degree in a related discipline and some recent experience of teaching students and / or professional groups. You will also have current registration on the NMC Professional Register with some post qualifying clinical experience.
What we offer in return:
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Pro-rated for part time.
Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
All FMH staff are entitled to 10 days staff development per year (pro rated). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise this.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit:?www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Netalie Shloim, Academic Unit Director-Nursing
Location Leeds - Main Campus Faculty/Service Faculty of Medicine & Health School/Institute School of Healthcare Section Institute of Adult, Child and Mental Health Nursing Category Academic Grade Grade 7 Salary £41,064 to £48,822per annum Working Time 100% Full time Equivalent Post Type Full Time Contract Type Ongoing Release Date Friday 04 September 2026 Closing Date Thursday 24 September 2026 Interview Date Friday 09 October 2026 Reference MHHEA1282
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