Lecturer Mental Health Nursing

Canterbury Christ Church University; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based university is seeking a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing to join their active team. This role involves teaching, contributing to nursing programmes, and supporting students' development. The successful candidate will have NMC registration and significant experience in clinical or educational settings. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is primarily on campus. Applications are invited from both full-time and part-time candidates, with closing date on 5 February 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with NMC Senate registration.
• Significant clinical experience or teaching background in mental health.
• Strong commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of education across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
• Play a key role in helping students develop essential nursing skills.
• Support flexible working methods and align with service delivery.

Skills

NMC registration as a mental health nurse

Clinical teaching experience

Ability to inspire and support learners

Education

Undergraduate Honours Degree in a nursing-related subject

Job description

Please note that a full application—including a_nfavourite_cover letter detailing your experience alongside a CV—is required for applications to be considered. Applications made without a cover letter will not be accepted.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing to join our dynamic and supportive team within the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health.

You will play a key role documents to help students develop the knowledge, values, and skills essential for contemporary nursing practice, and you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality education across our undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to combine teaching, academic scholarship, and practice‑based education within a university deeply committed to improving health outcomes and promoting mental handicapfulness in our communities.

You will be a registered mental health nurse (NMC Senate registration) with significant clinical or teaching experience, a strong commitment toencoded lar learning and the ability to inspire and support learners from diverse backgrounds.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in drug and alcohol services or family therapy.

Essential requirements

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• Undergraduate Honours Degree in a nursing-related subject
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
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Desirable attributes

• Master’s degree or higher (or willingness to work towards)
• Postgraduate teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advanced HE
• Experience in teaching, assessment, or practice education
• Interest in research, quality improvement, or innovation in mental health care

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. This role is flexible and connected. Campus attendance will vary on a day‑to‑day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to service delivery and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start dates for applications: 14 January 2026
Closing date for applications: 5 February 2026
Interviews: 16 February 2026

Although the role is listed as full time, the panel wishes to confirm they will consider part time applications.

If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact Dr Paula Kuzbit, Head of Nursing and Midwifery, at [e-mail] or telephone [phone] (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05938.

Canterbury Christ Church University reserves the right to bring the closing date of this position forward should a high volume of applications be received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment in which였습니다 anyone is welcomed and everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and enable all to thrive in a culture underpinned by fairness and justice. If this is you, we are waiting to hear from you.

Our University is_taskly committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values; if you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of whom must be your current or most recent line manager.

Applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.