Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

SCHOOL / SERVICE

School of Health & Medical Sciences

DEPARTMENT

Nursing

LOCATION

Myddelton Street Building

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed-term

JOB CATEGORY

Academic

HOURS

Part-time

SALARY MIN

£51,753

SALARY MAX

£61,759

PUBLICATION DATE

10-Oct-2025

CLOSING DATE

19-Oct-2025

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

The Department of Nursing in the School of Health and Medical Sciences is one of London's most established providers of health care education, delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It has a strong portfolio of world-leading research in the areas of child health; mental health care; people with physical health and long-term conditions; acute and critical care; and care of the older person. The department works in partnership with service users and carers, alongside health and social care experts and providers, to develop and deliver education and research which shapes future nurse leaders. We currently have an opportunity for a Nursing Lecturer to support the delivery of the courses.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching to pre-registration Mental Health nursing students, including classroom-based activities (lectures, seminars) and simulated practice activities in our excellent simulated practice environments. Support the Programme Team by undertaking fair and consistent assessment of students as detailed in the module specification (for example, marking essays and portfolios, conducting vivas, OSCEs, etc). Some of these assessments may need to be conducted in the students' clinical areas

The successful candidate will need to be registered with the NMC and have a qualification in academic practice (PGCE or equivalent) would be desirable. The role requires you to have a strong background and extensive experience in Mental Health nursing practice. A breadth and depth of knowledge in Mental Health or a cobination of Mental Health and Adult nursing fields and related practice education topics, commensurate with teaching at BSc and master's level.

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to with the job title and number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th October 2025

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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