Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Forward-looking, focused, and innovative — Kingston University is a place where you can thrive. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Nursing academic team at Kingston University as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer.

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking School, where you will play a key role in enhancing nursing practice and strengthening the reputation of the School of Nursing, Allied and Public Health in the field of mental health nursing care across all domains of practice.

Articulate and well-respected, you will teach across pre-registration and post registration courses and inspire our students with your passion for mental health nursing and education. A keen interest in developing innovative, and relational educational practice is essential along with a commitment to co- production with those with lived experience.

In addition to contributing to the pastoral care of students, you will be encouraged and supported to pursue your interests in research, enterprise, or professional practice. Our School celebrates equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and we welcome applications from individuals who reflect the full spectrum of our community.

The Person

You will be a registered Mental health nurse with the NMC, educated to at least degree level, and have strong clinical experience. Enthusiastic and highly motivated, you are passionate about teaching and eager to share your skills and expertise with the future nursing workforce. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are expected.

A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants currently working in clinical practice who are interested in gaining experience in academia.

Further information

This is a part time (22.20 hours per week), permanent position with a starting salary of £27,015 per annum (60% pro rata to £45,025 per annum) for a Lecturer and £30,096 per annum (60% pro rata to £50,160 per annum) for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mrs Louise Howard, Head of Department of Public Health and Children's, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Nursing.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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