Associate Professor and Head of Nursing at University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton London is recruiting to the role of Associate Professor and Head of Nurse Education to join our expanding School of Life and Health Sciences. Based at our Croydon University Centre, this role will take a leading role in managing and organizing our croydon based programmes.

ARE YOU

• An ambitious and experienced academic with a bold vision who can deliver excellence in Nursing education?
• An inspiring leader who can motivate others and demonstrate effective partnership working?
• Passionate about enhancing the teaching and learning of students, as well as the continued success and development of our School’s expansive undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio?
• Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy and support?

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Lead an academic team at the Roehampton campus based at Croydon University Centre
• Play a significant part in directing the teaching of nursing and nursing associate students, as well as contributing to other relevant healthcare programmes
• Lead in the management and organisation of education delivery, simulated learning and clinical liaison across our range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Croydon Campus.
• Contribute to and enhance the teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange reputation of the School.
• Be part of a community of academics and practitioners.

The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton is a relatively new provider of nurse and healthcare education but has quickly established a reputation for quality and innovation that helps students become successful individuals with rewarding careers, regardless of their background and circumstances. The School is committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes and making a positive impact on society. We offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and have one of the fastest growing healthcare education portfolios in the UK. Our facilities include state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities and a world-class library.

Our community-focused healthcare programmes include Adult, Mental Health and Children’s Nursing, Nursing Associate apprenticeship and Physiotherapy. We are working with local stakeholders to develop further programmes including Occupational Therapy, Sports Therapy and Advanced Clinical Practice. We are very proud of our 2023 NSS results with 96% and 93% positive scores in Mental Health and Adult Nursing respectively.

WHY CHOOSE ROEHAMPTON?

• Work on our stunning 54-acre campus, with views over Richmond Park.
• Access the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Benefit from our outstanding annual leave provision.
• Sector leading family friendly policies
• Our full list of benefits is here

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

The closing date for completed applications is: 29 October 2023

To learn more about this post and for an informal conversation please contact Jo Rixon, Director of Nurse Education.

It is expected that interviews will be held on 22 November 2023

The University is committed to EDI and is a ‘disability confident’ employer