Head of Subject: Nursing

About the job

Interview date: 11 July 2024

The Faculty of Health, Education and Society at the University of Northampton is looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational academic leader to become Head of Subject for Nursing. The subject area includes undergraduate programmes in 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 subject area 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 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 to is the ability to work under pressure, prioritising when required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience as an NMC registered Nurse
• Nursing and Midwifery Council registered Nurse  

Desirable;

• A Doctoral qualification related to the Subject Area
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D3) and teaching qualification recognised by HESA

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Education and Society offers a wide-ranging suite of programmes focused on improving the health, education, social care, and wellbeing of people living and working across the county, nationally and globally. The faculty has 6 subject areas: Nursing (all fields of nursing and advanced nursing); Health Professions; Education; Children Young People and Families; Social Therapies and Communities; and Psychology and Sociology. 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

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right To Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/