Head of School - Nursing and Midwifery

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.

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

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.

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

Documents: Job Description.pdf

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