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About the Role

As Lecturer in Lecturer in Nurse Education (Mental Health) you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of relevant modules and other areas of our core curriculum, including simulated practice learning, depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based teaching and assessment across the Mental Health Nursing programme, using inclusive and innovative learning approaches aligned with current practice and regulatory standards. You will be expected to provide academic, pastoral and practice-based support to students, ensuring their progression, wellbeing and professional development in line with NMC requirements

The post also contributes to curriculum development, quality enhancement and scholarly activity, while working collaboratively with practice partners to support placements, workforce development and clinical academic links.

You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of one of our Research Units and meet the qualitative and qualitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence exercise.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Richard Williams  Interim Head of Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing at Richard.Williams@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join a supportive, forward thinking academic team and make a meaningful contribution to the education and development of the future mental health workforce. The post offers the chance to work within a collaborative and values driven department, where innovation, professional credibility and high quality teaching are central to everything we do.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in mental health and strong teaching experience on undergraduate Nursing programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within Nursing and Midwifery Education.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria). 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.