Lecturer in Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for three Grade 7 Lecturers in Mental Health and/or Learning Disability Nursing (2x 1.0FTE & 1x 0.4FTE).

The purpose of the role is to lead the design, development and delivery of a range of teaching programmes, student assessment activities and scholarship, professional and knowledge exchange activities. Take a lead role in curriculum development and review (including quality management) and contribute to learning and teaching strategy.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an NMC registrant as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism.
• Have a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism, or equivalent professional/industry experience.
• Hold a Fellowship HEA (or equivalent of professional bodies).
• PG Cert or equivalent.
• Track record of positively enhancing the quality of taught provision, increase levels of student satisfaction, improve levels of student retention, progression and employability, and/or support student enterprise activities.
• Evidence of a reflective and thoughtful approach to pedagogy with emphasis on professional and technical education; the use of stimulating and effective learning and teaching strategies; and the development of effective blended learning strategies than support students in the transition to employment and professional practice. 

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 our web site. 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, Renee Francis, Deputy Head of School. 

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

Interview/assessment - 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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