"Lecturer Mental Health Nursing"

Lecturer Mental Health Nursing

Canterbury Christ Church University – School of Nursing

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing to join our dynamic and supportive team within the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health.

You will play a key role in preparing the next generation of mental health nurses, contributing to the delivery of high-quality education across our undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes. You’ll bring your passion for person-centred, recovery-focused care and help students develop the knowledge, values and skills essential for contemporary nursing practice.

This role offers the opportunity to combine teaching, academic scholarship and practice-based education within a university deeply committed to improving health outcomes and promoting mental wellbeing in our communities.

You will be a registered mental health nurse (NMC) with significant clinical and/or teaching experience. You’ll bring a strong commitment to student learning and an ability to inspire and support learners from diverse backgrounds.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in drug and alcohol services or family therapy.

Essential requirements include:

• NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse
• Undergraduate Honours Degree in a Nursing related subject
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable attributes:

• Master’s degree or higher (or willingness to work towards)
• Postgraduate teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE
• Experience in teaching, assessment, or practice education
• Interest in research, quality improvement, or innovation in mental health care.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected.

Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 14th January 2026
Closing date for applications: 5th February 2026
Interviews are to be held: 16th February 2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dr Paula Kuzbit, Head of Nursing and Midwifery. Although this role is listed as full time the panel wish to confirm part time applications will be considered.

email paula.kuzbit@canterbury.ac.uk
telephone 01227 922104 (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05938

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

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Location:	Medway, Hybrid
Salary:	£38,784 to £44,746 per annum pro rata (if part time)
Hours:	Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	14th January 2026
Closes:	5th February 2026
Job Ref:	REQ05938