About Jen Hall
I am a Lecturer for BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice and module lead for MHN102 Foundations of Nursing Practice.
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. My professional background includes working across access and specialist community settings, with a primary focus on drug and alcohol services and liaison psychiatry. In these roles, I have worked closely with individuals experiencing a range of complex mental health challenges and comorbidities.
I am passionate about both mental health and education, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be in a role where I can support and inspire future mental health nurses. Being part of a student's journey by helping them build their confidence, develop clinical skills, and grow into compassionate, competent professionals is a privilege. I am committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, self-reflection and evidence-based practice.
Teaching and supervision
I am the Module Lead for MHN102: Foundations of Nursing Practice (Year 1) and also contribute to teaching across various modules and fields of nursing. In addition, I support students in the following roles:
- Personal Academic Tutor
- Academic Assessor
- Dissertation Supervisor
Areas of expertise
- Drug/Alcohol – Assessment, treatment, and harm reduction strategies for individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependency
- Opiate Substitution Therapy – Management and monitoring of OST
- Alcohol Detoxification – Community detox protocols, withdrawal management, and relapse prevention
- Liaison Psychiatry – Supporting individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions in general hospital settings
- Risk Assessment – Conducting comprehensive risk assessments including but not limited to self-harm, suicide, and safeguarding concerns
- Recovery-Focused Care – Advocating for a recovery-oriented approach that emphasises empowerment, person-centred care, and the facilitation of individualised definitions of recovery