Visiting Lecturer – Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing

Plymouth Marjon University; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based higher education institution seeks a Visiting Lecturer in Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing. The role involves preparing teaching materials, assessing student work, and managing nursing modules. Candidates should have NMC registration, extensive nursing knowledge, and academic practice experience. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, with applications encouraged promptly. Final application date is Sunday 25 January 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with experience in learning disability and mental health nursing.
• Extensive knowledge of nursing requirements and teaching.
• Ability to prepare teaching materials and assess students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for teaching and assessment in nursing.
• Contribute to the examination and management of modules.
• Mark examination papers and projects, ensuring timely admin.

Skills

NMC registration

Experience in learning disability nursing

Academic practice experience

Expert skills in practice

Teaching and assessment skills

Job description

Overview

Visiting Lecturer – Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing

Hourly Paid, Variable hours (Hours will be flexible and determined on an individual basis)

Pay: £21.25 - £53.13 per hour (plus holiday pay per hour), dependent on type of work undertaken

(The hourly pay rate is a comprehensive “scheduled teaching hour rate” which includes payment for more than one hour’s teaching in recognition of additional work undertaken associated with the teaching commitment, typically this equates to a payment of 1.5 hours additional hours for each hour of teaching.)

Note: The University will be closed over the festive period, and so we will be unable to answer any queries about the role or applications between Tuesday 23 December 2025 and Friday 02 January 2026. We will respond to queries as soon as possible from Monday 05 January 2026.

About Marjon

Plymouth Marjon University is a small university, with a strong sense of community, centred on student success. We believe that each staff member contributes directly to the University’s growth and success, with our values at the heart of everything we do. We believe that diversity provides the talent and contribution that delivers the greatest impact on our continuing success and realising every individual’s potential.

Role and requirements

We are seeking an NMC registered, experienced academic to join our ambitious team within the Department of Allied Health & Nursing. You will have extensive knowledge of the requirements of learning disability and or mental health nursing and be able to evidence of your own expert skills in practice. It will be beneficial for applicants to have experience of academic practice in learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• To prepare materials to teach and assess, as part of a semester, in the areas of knowledge appropriate to the aims of provision within the School and where appropriate, across other Faculties within the University.
• To contribute to the examination of students in the areas of knowledge implied by the lecturer’s qualifications and experience.
• To contribute to the effective management of the modules on which the lecturer teaches, including marking assessed work of students, second marking of assessed work, examination invigilation and supervision and attendance at relevant examination boards as required.
• To set and mark examination papers, projects and assignments.
• To ensure appropriate course administration and handling of data is carried out in a timely manner.
• To have regular contact with module leaders, keeping them informed of progress.
• Any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Programme Leader, Director of Department or Faculty Dean.
• Support and work closely with our nursing students, enabling them to thrive whilst studying at Marjon.
• Use your expertise in clinical practice to ensure students are workplace and employer ready.
• Create memorable and immersive experiences for students in simulated practice.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please email Professor Saul Bloxham, Dean of Faculty of Professional, Community & Social Studies, on [e-mail] with a copy of your CV.

CVs will be reviewed on a regular basis so we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested in the role as the vacancy may close early if suitable interest is received prior to the closing date below.

Final closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026 (at 11:59pm)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the People Team on [e-mail].

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful.