Healthcare Simulation and Interprofessional Learning Lead

From 1 August 2026, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent form London and South-East (LASE) University Group, a pioneering multi-university group that brings together the strengths of both institutions. As an employee of LASE, you will be closely connected to and work within one of our academic divisions, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Together, we are creating greater scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Background

The School of Health Sciences is part of a highly successful and vibrant faculty, frequently commended for our partnership working across the health and social care sector. The school delivers a range of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to registration in nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professions for around 2500 students. The University has invested over £10 million in the development of a state-of-the-art simulation centre, which supports our innovations in teaching, research and knowledge exchange. We also have a wide portfolio of post-qualifying provision including a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.

The Role 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader in healthcare simulation and interprofessional learning to drive the next phase of strategic development within the School of Health Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a substantial and growing simulation and IPL portfolio that supports undergraduate and postgraduate education across nursing, midwifery, allied health professions. Working collaboratively with academic, technical and professional services teams, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for simulation-based education and interprofessional learning across the School. You will oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative learning experiences that enhance student preparedness for practice, professional capability and patient-centred care. You will play a key role in shaping future curriculum developments, supporting staff capability, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing simulation scholarship, research and knowledge exchange. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of healthcare simulation and interprofessional learning during a period of significant institutional transformation, including the planned merger with the University of Kent.

The Person 

• Registered healthcare professional with extensive experience in simulation-based education & interprofessional learning
• In-depth knowledge of integrating PSRB requirements into higher education programmes
• Excellent leadership, management, creativity and coordination skills 
• Someone who can facilitate effective collaboration with internal & external stakeholders
• An ambitious, credible role model that can lead by example and develop capacity within the wider team

NB This role is offered at Academic Grade AC4, with the additional opportunity for appointment at Associate Professor level for appropriate candidates

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Paul Newton on P.D.Newton@gre.ac.uk

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsdmin@gre.ac.uk 

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: 

Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich 

and information on the university’s working principles: 

Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs & personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage)

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching & research, through our values.

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