SALARY – £44,746 - £56,535 PLUS LONDON ALLOWANCE

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing to join our academic team at Buckinghamshire New University. Based primarily at Uxbridge, with teaching across additional campuses, you will deliver an outstanding student experience through innovative, inclusive teaching, curriculum development, and academic support.
You will lead and contribute to impactful research, enterprise, and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the University’s strategic goals and the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The role also involves personal tutoring, placement supervision, academic assessment, and engagement with external partners to enhance professional practice.
Applicants must be active Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registrants and will require an enhanced DBS check. This role embodies BNU’s commitment to academic excellence, inclusion, and community impact through education and research.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
Faculty/Directorate: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: H
Location: Based at Uxbridge as appropriate, with travel to other campuses High Wycombe and Aylesbury when required.
Hours: 37hrs
Responsible to: A member of the schools Senior Leadership Group

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE:

• Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship. Conduct effective research and scholarly activity, generate income, and align own research with teaching and learning to generate excelled student outcomes.
• Collaborate and engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
• Supervising research students to completion. Engage in effective doctoral supervision and develop early career research.
• Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body. Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact and student outcomes.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture.
• Peer review and undertaking collaborative research related activity in partnership with other HEIs, external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Sustained contribution in research active communities.
• Strong track record of research outputs (including REFable work as appropriate). Significantly contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Expert knowledge and research in discipline/field
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Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience
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Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring, mentoring or supporting continuing professional development
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Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent student outcomes
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Active contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body
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SKILLS

Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
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Highly effective customer service skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

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• You will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

MANAGING SELF AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Being aware of own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities.
• To lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity, contributing to the wider work of the school or wider University
• To practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

FOR ROLES WITH LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety, and wellbeing.

FOR ROLES WITH SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback, and ensuring adequate staffing cover.