Fixed Term Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research, and we are offering an opportunity to join our great team as a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing. RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research.

RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

All our education is evidence based, and we encourage curiosity and innovation in our staff to enhance our academic portfolio. Opportunities to undertake or contribute to applied health or educational research are promoted. You may also be able to get involved in the School’s commercialisation activities.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,105 - 45,163
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £46,485 - 55,295
Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Principal Lecturer

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**: No line management responsibility

**PURPOSE OF THE POST**: The lecturing role is predominantly to contribute to the School portfolio which includes undergraduate and postgraduate education, post registration CPD, scholarly activity and research.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES**:

- Participate in the development and preparation of teaching.
- Provide tutorial and personal guidance for students.
- Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Participate in curriculum development and contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele.
- Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean or the Dean of School.

**Person Specification**

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications and Professional Memberships**

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

**Knowledge**

Knowledge and awareness of current policy and priorities relevant to nursing professional practice

Knowledge of relevant NMC Standards for education.

**Experience**

Recent relevant clinical and/or educational experience

Experience within mental health nursing

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications and Professional Memberships**

PhD or Higher Degree e.g. Masters in relevant discipline.

PGCert in Teaching and Learning or equivalent / willing to work towards achieving this.

**Knowledge**

Specialist knowledge related to the field of mental health nursing

**Experience**

Experience of practicing in the field of mental health nursing

Evidence of teaching and learning/practice education in Nursing.

**Behaviour**

**Behaviour 1: Communication** - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

**Behaviour 2: Teaching and Learning S**upport - Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative approaches to learning experience and the curriculum

**Behaviour 3: Service Delivery** - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

**Behaviour 4: Liaison and Netw**orking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest and leading and building external networks to enhance the work of the organisation

**Behaviour 5: Decision Making**:

- Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

**Behaviour 6: Analysis and Research** - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £39,355.00-£55,755.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen AB10 7GJ

Reference ID: RGU07372