At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education and research, and we are offering an opportunity to join our great team as a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing. RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research.

RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

The School of Health is a vibrant academic community and the main provider of both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, midwifery and AHP’s in the North of Scotland. Our vision is to transform health and social care in urban, remote and rural areas and our new School Strategy sets out how we will achieve that. As a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, you will join a motivated team of academics, providing support for teaching and learning across the School. With knowledge, experience, and skills as well as a degree in a relevant subject, you will be expected to contribute predominantly to the nursing undergraduate portfolio with the requirement to contribute to undergraduate education across the wider School portfolio. You will be a committed and motivated professional, you should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to motivate and inspire students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Participate in the development and preparation of teaching.
• Provide tutorial and personal guidance for students.
• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Develop and maintain expertise in subject.
• Participate in subject and course.
• Participate in curriculum development and contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Promotes and markets the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele.
• Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Associate Dean or the Dean of School.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications and Professional Memberships
• Degree in a relevant subject area
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Knowledge

• Knowledge and awareness of current policy and priorities relevant to nursing professional practice

Knowledge of relevant NMC Standards for education.

• Experience
• Recent relevant clinical and/or educational experience
• Experience within mental health nursing