Ac3 Lecturer in Mental Health

School of Health & Life Sciences
Ayr Campus

Lecturer in Mental Health
Salary: AC3 £50,253- £56,535 per annum
Full time: 35 hours per week
Permanent

The University of West of Scotland are recruiting for a Lecturer in Mental Health to join the department of Mental Health, Midwifery and Health Division within the School of Health and Life Sciences.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Division, as well as contributing to the wider educational portfolio through subject specialism. They will also play a key part in contributing to the enhancement of the student experience.

The postholder will provide academic and pastoral support to students within academic and practice learning environments. As well as this they will be responsible to engage in research and commercial related activity.

The successful candidate should have the following:

  • Professional registration (NMC or HCPC)
  • Relevant Masters degree (or nearing completion – must complete within 12 months of commencement [essential])
  • Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and experience in the discipline to work within established research/teaching programmes.
  • Experience in supporting the delivery of education and learning in the health and social care environment.
  • Have been involved in supervising and assessing or contributed to the assessment of students in practice

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
  • An additional days leave on your birthday
  • Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
  • A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
  • Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
  • Fitness facilities across our campuses
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Thursday 26th February
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 30th March

How to apply

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If requiring visa sponsorship, the successful applicant will also need to meet a range of individual criteria to satisfy Home Office requirements. If the role is offered on a part-time basis, this might also affect eligibility.
Applicants are encouraged to individually assess whether they may be eligible for visa sponsorship prior to applying. More information on eligibility can be found on the Government website.

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education.

Opening date:

06 February 2026

Closing date:

26 February 2026

Salary range



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