head of the school of nursing and allied health
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Appointment to
Head of the School of
Nursing and Allied Health
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The Opportunity
Welcome to the University of Chichester and
thank you for your interest in this post.
The University of Chichester is delighted to be able
to offer a new role as the inaugural Head of the
School of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a
brand new school, so this is a great opportunity to
help shape the future of our Nursing and Allied
Health provision. The post holder will work at a
strategic level with professional bodies and develop
relationships with key external stakeholders – our
placement providers and service user groups.
We are developing a range of undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes that will be
recognised for their academic quality, innovation and close ties to the healthcare and wider sectors in
which our graduates will work. Nursing and Allied Health is based at our Bishop Otter Campus and is
adjacent to St Richard’s Hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding for acute care. We are particularly
looking for applicants with experience of leading a programme through the 2018 NMC approval process
and the immediate priority is the successful launch of pre-registration Adult Nursing for September 2021.
We are a friendly and welcoming university based in West Sussex with two beautiful campuses in the city
of Chichester and on the coast at Bognor Regis. Our ambitious University Strategy ‘Open for Change’ sets
out our vision to build on our 180-year history and to achieve international recognition for the excellence
of our teaching, research and innovation. We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike
with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment.
Thank you for your interest in working for the University and we look forward to receiving your
application in due course.
Professor Jane Longmore
Vice-Chancellor
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The University’s campuses
Our attractive campuses in the cities of Chichester and Bognor Regis have both benefitted from significant
capital investment over the past five years. In addition to these campuses, the University has a number of
partner institutions both within the UK and overseas teaching our programmes on either a franchised or
accredited basis.
This post holder will primarily be based at our Chichester campus but will work across both campus
locations and externally, as required.
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Job Profile
The Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health will make a significant contribution to the
University’s strategy and decision-making. The post holder will be an experienced senior professional with
the leadership capabilities necessary to work collaboratively, requiring enthusiasm and exceptional
leadership, communication and negotiating skills. This is a key role in the University structure and will
work closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and other senior members of staff to ensure the successful
delivery of the University’s objectives and plans.
The post holder will:
• Act as a dynamic academic leader of the community of scholars within the School, for example by
fostering community, ownership and shared objectives by holding regular School meetings and
developing good communication, recognising excellence, managing staff, supporting staff
development in pedagogy, scholarship and research, (and any other skills as appropriate) and
enabling co-operation between Schools, research groups, administrative and technical support staff.
• Lead the School to achieve plans and objectives and the threshold standards as defined by the
University KPIs and monitor progress, e.g. such as those set for NSS and TEF scores and for
research and enterprise; managing the subject league table position; ensuring student achievement
in good honours outcomes, developing and enabling successful transitions to full employability.
• Provide leadership and management for pre-registration nursing programmes ensuring the
achievement of excellent standards, evaluating performance and engendering a culture of
cooperation and respect.
• Lead the effective coordination and continuous improvement of pre-registration nursing
programmes in relation to learning, teaching and assessment, student experience, student success,
employability, and student support.
• Provide oversight of practice learning, to facilitate programme delivery and assessment in line with
NMC standards for practice.
• Provide academic leadership for the effective development and delivery of the pre-registration
nursing curricula and the currency of the portfolio.
• Contribute, through the leadership of pre-registration nursing education, to the effective delivery
of the University strategy and the achievement of the strategic KPIs such as those relating to
academic performance of programmes in the School, student satisfaction on programmes in the
School, graduate employability, research and enterprise output of the School, subject league table
position, financial sustainability, NMC approval.
• Collaborate with practice partners in the delivery of the curricula for work-based learning in line
with PRSB requirements for pre-registration nursing.
• Manage, on a day-to-day basis, the School including the active management, development and
enhancement of the portfolio and its delivery; promoting and marketing the School’s programmes,
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research and enterprise; managing effectively the external profile of the School’s work in all forms
and domains including personal contact, social media, and published materials.
• Take responsibility for the quality of the student experience within the School and actively
promote a range of delivery strategies for effective learning, teaching and assessment to meet
individual needs. Work with others to assure the quality of provision of all programmes delivered
by the School, including those delivered by partners.
• Promote the involvement of students in programme enhancement through existing student
representation processes and the consistent use of programme and course student questionnaires
and focus groups.
• Manage resources effectively, in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (including the
effective deployment of staff and managing a budget) for the School within the overall University
resource envelope.
• Lead on the University’s strategic planning, financial planning and operational planning functions for
the School, contributing to the effective operation of both the University’s governance structure
and the University management structure.
• Ensure that all aspects of staff management are effectively carried out e.g. recruitment and
selection, induction and training, performance management, absence management, record keeping,
consultation and effective communication, in accordance with University policies and procedures.
This will include conducting annual performance reviews using the University’s Performance
Review and Development Plan (PRDP) Scheme. The post holder will be expected to lead all
matters of University staffing policy within the post-holder’s remit, liaising closely with the Chief
Human Resources Officer and colleagues in Human Resources.
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Principal Attributes and Person Specification
Essential requirements are those, without which, the candidate would not be able to do the job. It
is expected that the post holder will have the knowledge and qualifications indicated, or equivalent
qualifications and experience.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Strong applied knowledge of financial and resource planning, performance management and service
delivery, as evidenced through training and experience.
Current NMC Registration. Either formal teaching qualification or membership of the HEA.
A Doctoral or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field or clear commitment to obtain one
(unless by exception agreed with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor). Other qualifications including a
teaching qualification for schools or those pertaining to professional status as appropriate to the
work of the School.
Excellent understanding and knowledge of key quality and governance issues related to nursing
education with an understanding of and commitment to the University’s values as a framework for
decisions, actions and behaviours.
Good track record of successfully achieving objectives and delivering results through collaboration
and partnership.
Understanding of opportunities and challenges facing the UK Health Care Higher Education sector.
Skills
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and influential communication skills (verbal, written and presentational).
Able to build effective partnerships and collaborations between individuals and stakeholder groups,
engendering a shared purpose and the opportunity and motivation to achieve objectives.
Change leadership and management skills with an ability to work effectively and collegially within
teams and partners.
Evidence based decision-making, balancing opportunity and risk, including comprehensive project
management skills.
Flexibility, creativity and professionalism required to liaise, and negotiate, at all levels both
internally and externally. Ability to work across boundaries and be inclusive.
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Experience
Essential
Experience of leading on 2018 NMC approval.
Experience of successful academic leadership in pre-registration nursing education including
programme and curriculum development, implementation and review.
Experience of developing and implementing quality assurance and quality enhancement systems
including knowledge of external quality monitoring and inspection.
Experience of programme development in HE including validation and accreditation.
Evidence of significant scholarship and research in a field(s) linked to the work of the School
and/or University.
Extensive successful teaching experience showing a creative approach to the development of
pedagogy and assessment.
Proven experience of meeting the individual needs of a diverse community of learners to maximise
their achievement in HE.
Evidence of commitment to professional learning and development at a personal level and evidence
of supporting peers in the same.
Desirable
Experience in the development of strategy relating to nursing education.
Experience as an NMC reviewer.
Experience of cross-University collaboration in the delivery of new initiatives.
Demonstrable successful leadership and management experience in another sector in some cases
may be an advantage.
Experience of leading or contributing to organisational change.
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Personal Attributes
Essential
A creative, solution-focused approach to solving complex problems. A strong customer service
ethos and high-quality standards.
Vision, drive and determination to support the achievement of ambitious goals.
Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality, valuing diversity and difference.
An experienced and capable senior leader and manager with the personal qualities necessary to
lead and effectively develop teams of staff.
Empathy with the business and values of the University encouraging collegiality through an engaging
leadership style.
Able to prioritise effectively a demanding workload, remain resilient and consistently deliver in a
changing and challenging environment.
Other duties
The Head of the School of Nursing and Allied
Health will be required to undertake such other
duties appropriate to the level and content of the
work required. Therefore, the list of duties in this
job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or
exhaustive and require a flexible approach to work.
The University reserves the right to update job
profiles to reflect changes in, or to, role
responsibilities.
Health and Safety
The post holder will take responsibility for
ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the
postholder’s remit are carried out with full regard
to, and in support of, the University’s Health and
Safety policies. This will include ensuring Health
and Safety priorities reflect a post-COVID-19
period.
Inclusivity
The University believes that everyone has the right
to be treated equally and that the diversity of
individuals and groups should be embraced, valued,
and respected. The University is committed to
eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct,
indirect, harassment or victimisation, and to
support this the University has a number of
policies that the post holder should ensure they
are familiar and compliant with. All policies are
available on the University’s Intranet. Any
breaches may lead to termination of employment.
Right to Work
The current British and European Law states that
the University cannot employ a person who does
not have permission to live and work in the UK.
Immigration guidance information is available on the
Human Resources Recruitment page for further
information.
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Sustainability and Environment
The University is fully committed to sustainable
development and environmental initiatives. It
accepts its environmental responsibilities and
recognises the contributions it can make to the
resolution of global, regional and local
environmental issues. The University will
continuously seek to improve its environmental
performance and will comply, as a minimum, with all
relevant environmental legislation, regulations and
codes of practice. All staff are required to support
the aims of the University’s Environmental and
Sustainable Development Strategy.
Data Protection
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring
that workplace responsibilities, within the School,
are carried out in compliance with the
requirements of Data Protection Legislation,
especially concerning confidentiality, treatment of
personal information and records management.
Disclosure Service Certification
from the Disclosure and Barring
Service
University staff may be required to hold Disclosure
Service certification from the Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS). The University is a registered body
with the Disclosure Service, reference number
20537300005. New members of staff will be
required to apply for Disclosure Service
certification as part of the University’s staff
recruitment process. Further information about the
Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the
DBS website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs or from
the University’s Human Resources Department.
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Terms and conditions of appointment
Reporting lines
The Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The post
holder will be responsible for the line management of the academic and professional services staff within
the School.
Salary/terms
The post holder will be remunerated appropriately for the seniority of the post at Grade 14A, currently
£60,905 to £66,538 per annum. The post holder will agree their regular working pattern and arrangements
with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Pension
The post holder can opt to join the Local Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Existing members of the Universities
Superannuation Scheme can continue their contributions.
Annual leave
Generous holiday entitlement - 35 days, plus University closure days (such as those between Christmas
and New Year adding an additional 4 discretionary days), plus 8 Bank holidays per year.
Benefits
The post holder will be provided with appropriate personal mobile equipment (e.g. laptop) to enable
flexible working across and beyond campus. Access to an extensive professional development programme,
a range of discounts and retail offers negotiated on behalf of University staff, parking on campus, cycle to
work/bike purchase scheme, access to fitness centres/gyms, supportive working arrangements including
occupational sickness pay scheme and family friendly policies.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Group
The Vice-Chancellor’s Group comprises the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane Longmore; the Deputy Vice-
Chancellor, Professor Simeon Keates, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience), Dr Mark Mason;
the Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Barlow; the Chief Operating Officer, James Granger; and the Chief
Human Resources Officer, Elisabeth Whitaker.
The Senior Management Team
Heads and Directors of Academic and Professional Service areas work with the Vice-Chancellor’s Group
to lead the University as the University’s Senior Management Team. The Head of the School of Nursing
and Allied Health will work with colleagues in the Senior Management Team.
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Closing date: midnight on 30 November 2020.
Interviews will be arranged shortly after the closing date.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted using the University’s on-line application form via the website below.
Please contact the Recruitment Co-ordinators, Helen Philippe or Jo Lunn at [email protected], should you
need any advice and support in submitting your application electronically.
Initial confidential enquiries about the post should be addressed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Simeon Keates, via Executive Officer, Susan Coulter, [email protected], 01243 816288.