Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Opportunity Overview

The University of Salford has exciting new vacancies for Lecturers in Mental Health Nursing.  This is an exciting opportunity in which you, as a member of our welcoming, diverse, vibrant, innovative, influential and award-winning mental health nursing team, will play a key role in the creative design and delivery of pre and post registration mental health nursing education.  

As a provider of a thriving and expanding Advanced Clinical Practice Mental Health Nursing Pathway we are particularly interested in applications from Advanced Clinical Practitioners.  

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 Head of Mental Nursing, Seán Welsh (s.welsh@salford.ac.uk). You are very welcome to arrange to visit and meet members of the team using the contact details above.

Day to day role and key responsibilities:

• Developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of undergraduate and post graduate pre-registration mental health nursing students, post qualifying students and other learners in the School of Health & Society.
• With a focus on mental health nursing, design, develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based teaching material and resources across a range of modules, and programmes of study.
• Supervise, mark and assess coursework and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students as part of a module team.
• Fulfil the role of personal tutor and Academic Assessor to a group of mental health nursing students.
• Engage in scholarly activity contributing to subject relevant evidence base.

Essential Criteria:

• Current NMC registration as a mental health nurse
• A master’s degree (or a minimum of 120 level 7 academic credits) in a health-related area
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration clinical experience working with people in a therapeutic setting
• Experience of student education/supervision in mental health nursing through practice and/or education

Mental Health Nursing at the University of Salford:

Located in the School of Health & Society, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our creative, committed, and passionate mental health nursing team.

As one of the largest educators of mental health nurses in the region, with a proud and proven track record of producing highly skilled graduates who can respond to the challenges of contemporary clinical practice, we welcome the opportunity to speak to registered mental health nurses with a passion for supporting their own and leading others’ learning and development.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today! 

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