Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Field Nursing

Contract Hours: 37

Would you like the opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of nursing provision within the School of Nursing & Allied Health at Birmingham Newman University? Do you want to become part of a team with a clear commitment to outstanding education and strong support for our students and one another? If so, we are seeking motivated and knowledgeable mental health nurse academics, or experienced clinicians aspiring to academia, who are passionate about the future of the profession. 

In this role, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, support clinical skills development, assess student learning, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of our curriculum. You will also provide academic and pastoral support to students, helping them to thrive in both academic study and practice placements.

You will provide academic leadership within programmes, lead curriculum development initiatives, mentor colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of mental health nursing education within the School.

Candidates should have up‑to‑date knowledge of mental health nursing and be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where diversity is celebrated, and all students are supported to succeed. Applicants will need to hold a minimum of BSc (Hons) and current NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse and either have a recognised teaching qualification or HEA fellowship or be willing to work towards one, supported by the University. 

Why join us?

At Birmingham Newman University, you will be part of a friendly team committed to delivering nursing education in innovative and student‑focused ways. Benefits include:

• A supportive and collaborative academic community
• Smaller cohort sizes for meaningful student engagement
• A single campus promoting accessibility and visibility of staff
• Brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art simulation and therapy facilities
• A strong institutional ethos rooted in respect, social justice, and equity

If you are passionate about Mental Health nursing, committed to developing the next generation of professionals, and excited by the opportunity to shape a growing and dynamic School, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Alexis Warrilow at a.warrilow@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated

Closing date for applications: 27 July 2026

Interviews will take place on 20 August 2026 TBC

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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