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Lecturer in nursing (mental health) x2

Plymouth
Plymouth University
Lecturer
Posted: 22 October
Offer description

The University of Plymouth are looking for a passionate, dedicated mental health lecturer to join our friendly and supportive team

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School of Nursing and Midwifery as a lecturer in Mental Health Nursing. We have a range of successful undergraduate and post graduate nursing programmes and we are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated individual to join our friendly team. You will be supported by an experienced team, and the University is able to offer a range of development opportunities.

We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development programmes, including the only NHS England approved mental health advanced practice programme in the Southwest. Research in the School was rated highly in the REF and continues to grow. The University’s Clinical Schools initiative is an exciting development, through which applied nursing and midwifery research focuses on topics that are timely and relevant to advancing the quality of care. Existing clusters of research, including Applied Health Genetics, e-health and Sustainability, Society and Heath, continue to attract external funding and PhD students.

You will contribute to the academic and clinical development of Mental Health Nursing as well as delivering cutting edge education to students across different fields of nursing practice. This will include the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare programmes. You will also be encouraged to contribute to research within the School and join an appropriate research group.

For more information on School of Nursing and Midwifery please visit our dedicated webpage at

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

There are 2 positions available as follows:

Post 1: This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Post 2: This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Francis Thompson: by email at

What we’re looking for

You should possess appropriate professional qualifications, (professional registration as mental health nurse with the NMC is a requirement) alongside relevant post registration experience. In addition, a first degree is an essential requirement and post graduate Degree in health, or a related subject is desirable.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

* Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
* Generous pension scheme
* Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Development opportunities
* Enhanced family leave
* Flexible working
* Retailer discounts
* On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our .

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