Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Mental Health

Turning passion into purpose

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mental Health. The Mental Health courses, at London South Bank University, are ranked in the top15 courses in the UK. Our students are placed at hospitals in and across London and the South East. Our staff have a diverse range of backgrounds and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment. Alongside traditional teaching methods we strive to develop independent student learning strategies using innovative teaching methods. We believe that one of the most effective ways of supporting students to make their way in the university is in providing strong academic support.

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to inspire the next generation of Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing students and assist them in reaching their full potential. We offer many opportunities to develop both in the classroom and beyond. To ensure every new lecturer is successful, training and scholarly activities are promoted to progress in their career.

About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• NMC qualified Mental Health Nurse (1 post) and a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (1 post). Significant experience of working in Mental Health and/or Learning Disability nursing practice is essential.
• Teaching experience either in Higher Education or in practice education: teaching qualification desirable at Lecturer but essential at Senior Lecturer.
• A good honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Be able to work autonomously and take ownership of areas of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with significant experience of working with Mental Health/ Learning Disability patients, have a passion for teaching and bring a thorough understanding of either Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing to the department.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Dr Tamzin Dawson, Head of Division for Children and Community Nursing via email: dawsont2@lsbu.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 2^nd April 2026.

Interview/assessment - week commencing 20^th April 2026.

We are happy to talk secondments, flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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