Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Department Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing Location City South Campus Salary £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Full Time - 1 x Permanent & 1 x 1-Year Fixed Term Post Type Full Time Release Date 20 August 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Monday 14 September 2026 Reference NM26019

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK's Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking - those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are looking to recruit 2 full-time Lecturers in Mental Health nursing to support a range of teaching and learning activities across all our pre registration nursing courses. We are advertising x1 permanent post and x1, 1-year fixed term contract. You must be an experienced mental health nurse, highly motivated and well organised, with excellent communication skills. You will be joining our future focused, innovative, and creative team. We are motivated by the student experience of learning and teaching, and by student success and are proud to be educating the nurses of the future.

You must hold active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Previous experience of teaching is desirable; however, we are also keen to support people making a move from clinical practice to nurse education.

The university offers academic and professional development, including support to gain a post graduate teaching qualification if required. You will be supported to follow your interests, to bring your clinical experience and creativity to the development of inclusive and engaging teaching approaches, and to work collaboratively with students and stakeholders. We have a proven track record of student satisfaction in teaching and learning, and we are keen to become national leaders in the delivery of undergraduate education for Mental Health Nurses.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Department of Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Mapp, Deputy Head of Department, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, at

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The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

Why work for us

• Work-life balance - Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development - Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing - Competitive pay, pension, a health cash plan, wellbeing support and a wide range of staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture - A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Further Details

Job Description - Lecturer

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