Associate Lecturer - Mental Health Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
SHEFFIELD, S10 2BP
Salary
£39,906 to £44,746
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
As an Associate Lecturer in one of the largest providers of nursing education in the UK, you will be working with a vibrant community of academics, pr...
You will need
The ability to
design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.
and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to Mental
Health Nursing and the health and social care agenda.
of teaching, training or supervising undergraduate and postgraduate nurses in a
practice or academic environment.
Current
NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse.
Evidence
of ongoing professional development.
We
would welcome applications from those with a community nursing background.
As an Associate Lecturer, you will be expected to deliver engaging,
evidence-based teaching that supports student learning and development,
contributing to both face-to-face and online delivery where required.
You will participate in module delivery and assessment, ensuring content
remains current, research-informed, and aligned with public health priorities
and industry expectations.
College of Health, Wellbeing and Lifesciences
Casual zero hours
Part time variable hours per week available up to December 2026
£39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Role purpose
To be responsible for the teaching delivery of specifically identified
subjects and topics relating to a defined area of work and associated
assessment and administration. To contribute positively to the student
Academic Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7
Teaching and Learning
Design and deliver, high quality and challenging
learning experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge
required by employers.
Teach specifically identified subjects and topics
related to a defined area of work.
Provide effective and efficient teaching to approved
courses through lecture, seminar or tutorial modes of delivery.
Provide ongoing assessment and feedback to students
by setting and marking coursework, assignments and examinations.
Contribute to the development of resource material.
Ensure that appropriate learning materials are
prepared in advance of delivery and assignments are undertaken by students in
a timely manner
Keep up-to-date with knowledge of your subject area.
Student Support
Develop a sense of purpose and harmonious working
within assigned student groups.
Provide appropriate academic, technical and pastoral
care by supporting the work of individual students and referring them where
appropriate, to relevant support staff.
Act, when required, as tutor to a group of students,
providing effective academic, technical and pastoral care.
Team Work and
Communication
Work with colleagues in developing the provision
within the faculty.
Work within a team to promote the development of
curriculum practices of benefit to students and the University
The School of Health and Social Care delivers a
well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate
and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different
professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work,
Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology,
Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy.
We
support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through
our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates
working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors.
Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led
collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to
inform and transform health and social care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Master and / or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline
Other Relevant Information
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
Experience
Essential
- Well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and professional perspectives in a relevant discipline
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences
- Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Technological/ digital proficiency
Desirable
- Teaching experience within a higher education context
- Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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