萝莉视频

Overview of the role 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist and expert advice on the development and implementation of mental health support for higher education (university) students across the UK, being mindful of the experience of university students in international contexts.  

The focus will be on promoting and guiding the development of the College’s views on higher education mental health and seeking to influence and participate in externally led activity such as that undertaken by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Department for Education (DfE) Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce - and - taking over from the College Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education - the Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education Expert Group (MWBHE).  

Key responsibilities 

• Promote the College as a leader of good practice in university students having their mental healthcare needs met.  
• Represent the College on external working groups, including the DfE Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce. 
• Engage with College committees, Faculties, Divisions and Devolved Nation representatives, and work collaboratively with other elected/appointed College roles, CCQI, NCCMH and PMHIC. 
• Ensure College projects on higher education mental health include lived experience from students in higher education and their families/carers. 
• Support improvements in training and education through working with the Education and Training Committee, Psychiatric Trainees Committee, Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) Chairs and Specialty and specialist (SAS) doctors Committee. Activity should include considering the development of CPD modules/masterclasses.  
• Work with the College’s informal oversight group on higher education mental health to ensure collaboration across the College. 
• Support the College’s engagement with reviews and projects including related to implementation. 
• Scope the potential for the College to provide advice and accreditation for student mental health services. 
• Attend relevant meetings including meetings advised to attend by the President/Dean.  
• Liaison with national policymakers, for example related to the 10 Year Health Plan. 
• Engagement with other external stakeholders in the sector of higher education mental health. This should be supported by a stakeholder analysis. Stakeholders should include the Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education Expert Group (MWBHE), Universities UK and the national charity Student Minds.  
• Brief College Honorary Officers and Vice-Presidents  
• Advise on official College responses on issues relating to the mental health of university students.  
  

How to apply 

If you would like to be considered for this post, please submit a CV and a covering letter demonstrating experience (one A4 side) to Safiya Jones, Policy and Influencing Manager, 萝莉视频, Safiya.Jones@rcpsych.ac.uk.  

For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Safiya Jones, Policy and Influencing Manager, 萝莉视频, Safiya.Jones@rcpsych.ac.uk.  

Please see the attached full JD for this role.  

Closing date: Thursday 6 November 2025 

Interview date: Thursday 27 November 2025 via Microsoft Teams/Zoom 

Interviews are likely to be around 30 minutes and it is unlikely that we would be able to offer an alternative date.  

The College values a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.