About the job
Interview date: 15 May 2025
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Northampton is looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational academic leader to become Head of School for Nursing and Midwifery. The school academic areas include undergraduate programmes in midwifery, all four fields of nursing; Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children and Young People’s and Adult and as well as post-registration provision including Advanced Clinical Practice, Return to Practice and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and a range of Continuing Professional Development courses. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty Executive Leadership Team leading the school with responsibilities for the academic portfolio, a delegated budget, student recruitment and experience, staff development and liaison with relevant external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another and this role has an expectation of at least three days a week on campus.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
You will be educated to at least master’s degree level in an area relevant to the subject and hold registration as a nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will also have a broad experience in the leadership and management of teams with the ability to shape the academic portfolio whilst working with others to enhance the staff and student experience. You will also have experience of working with delegated budgets and line management. Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work under pressure, prioritising when required to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential;
Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional qualification or experience, aligning with subjects in the School or Faculty
Registration with the relevant Regulator (NMC)
Desirable;
A Doctoral qualification
Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA
Faculty
The Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences offers a wide-ranging suite of programmes focused on improving the health, social care, physical activity and sport, psychology and wellbeing of people living and working across the county, nationally and globally. The faculty has 4 schools: Nursing and Midwifery, Health; Psychology and Behavioural Sciences and Sport and Public Health. In addition to the academic portfolio, two commercial and enterprise units form part of the faculty overall operations - the NMC Competency Test Centre and the Podiatry Clinic.
Faculty staff and students form a positive and integral part of the local community. The teams work closely with many external organisations – including local government, schools, health and social care providers and charities, these relationships benefit and enhance the student and staff experience, impacting positively on local and global communities and individuals.
About us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Right to work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.
The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.
For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON
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