Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing / Directorate Lead for Student Voice and Communities

This is a 12 Months full time Fixed-Term opportunity for a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing/ Directorate Lead for Student Voice and Communities (Until Aug 2026)

This is an exciting and influential position in which the individual will play a key leadership in role in enabling co-creation with our student communities and academic teams to cultivate a strong sense of identity and belonging for our students. As a Senior Lecturer In Mental Health Nursing, the individual will help to further develop the regional, national, and international profile of mental health nursing at the University of Salford.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• To liaise with Programme Leaders, Heads of Subject, Assistant Directors, Directors, and Associate Deans in matters relating to student progression and attainment
• To support in the development of excellence in learning and teaching
• To work with the Associate Dean Academic Student Experience and Directorate team to develop actions to address NSS, attrition and employability
• To assist on the review of module feedback and any actions required
• To support the completion of student surveys
• To support the ongoing development of the “student voice” group
• To help promote equality, diversity and inclusivity for student

Candidates should possess :

• Current NMC registration as a mental health nurse
• Master’s degree in relevant subject 
• Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (or equivalent)

More about Mental Health Nursing at the University of Salford:

We sit in the School of Health & Society and are looking for an exceptional senior academic colleague to join our creative, committed, and passionate Mental Health Nursing Team. 

We are one of the largest educators of mental health nurses in the region, with a proud and proven track record of collaborating with our health and social care partners to enable highly skilled practitioners who can respond to the challenges of contemporary practice, and we are committed to quality improvement with a focus on the student experience and preparing our graduates for registered practice. 

We welcome the opportunity to speak to registered mental health nurse academics with a track record in working with and for students, and who have a passion for supporting their own and leading others’ learning and development. If you can demonstrate your commitment to leadership and a values-based approach to education which aims to support excellence in Mental Health Nurses as they respond to the challenges of contemporary practice across their career trajectory, then please consider getting in touch. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity- in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives

Interviews will be held on Friday 15^th August 2025

If you feel you have the attributes required to join us as a valued colleague and wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the Director Of Nursing & Midwifery, Karen Heggs (k.l.heggs@salford.ac.uk), or Head of Mental Nursing, Seán Welsh (s.welsh@salford.ac.uk).

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