Senior Lecturer in Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for full-time Senior Lecturer in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nursing

The post will be held by an academic who will carry out educational activities, deliver research, innovation and enterprise, and provide support for the full range of School activities. The appointee will be expected to carry out all core activities in three areas: learning and teaching; research, innovation, enterprise, and professional practice; and administration, management, leadership and citizenship. They will be expected to deliver some higher-level achievements in research, innovation and enterprise of national and potentially international significance in their discipline. The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather to provide guidance on the main aspects of the post.

We particularly encourage applicants whose Research, Enterprise and Innovation achievements and future plans align with the Fit for Future 10 Year Health Plan, current and emerging NIHR funding priorities, and LSBU’s Research and Innovation Strategy 2030. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good honours degree.
• A PhD or an equivalent doctoral level award in a relevant subject.
• A record of positively enhancing the quality of taught provision, increasing levels of student satisfaction, improving levels of student retention, progression and employability, and/or supporting student enterprise activities.
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to the enhancement of the College’s research and/or innovation profile.
• Evidence of nationally and internationally excellent research outputs.
• A record of successful grant capture and delivery.
• Evidence of disseminating research at symposia, conferences or to the wider public.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 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 via out website. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply" button above.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Dr Tamzin Dawson, Deputy Head of School on dawsont2@lsbu.ac.uk   

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11 October 2026 at 23:59

Interview/assessment on - Tbc

We are happy to talk 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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