Head of School - Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education? Do you possess leadership skills and a vision for excellence in nursing, midwifery, and health education? If so, we invite you to become a pivotal part of the University of Bedfordshire within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences as the Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Education!

In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences we are committed to fostering a community of learning, innovation, and inclusivity. Our School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence in healthcare education. With excellent facilities, a progressive and innovative curriculum and a supportive environment, we empower our students to become compassionate, skilled, and ethical healthcare professionals.

As the Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education, you will lead with vision, integrity and dedication to academic excellence. You will provide strategic direction, foster a culture of innovation, and cultivate strong relationships within the university community and beyond. Your leadership will drive the school's mission to produce highly skilled, culturally competent graduates who are ready to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

Heads of School are also key members of the Faculty Executive Group and are expected to contribute more widely to the strategic development of the University taking on specific leadership roles and tasks as required.

This Head of School role involves a significant line management responsibility so requires good people and performance management skills. The ability to lead a team where supporting colleagues to perform well whilst maintaining staff wellbeing is imperative.

Because of the nature of the School, an NMC registrant is required.

For a full job description and person specification please click here.

To view the candidate pack please click here.

Location: Luton – with travel to other sites

To apply:

Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

If you have questions please contact Dr Alison Tresidder at Alison.tresidder@beds.ac.uk.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline

For further information or to how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above.

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