Head of the School of Nursing

We will create an inspirational student experience, enabling people, irrespective of their backgrounds, to fulfil their potential, develop as global citizens and meet their life and career goals.

The University will be innovative and entrepreneurial in our approach to research and knowledge exchange in order to maximise our positive social, environmental and economic impact locally, nationally and globally.

The University operates in a global market place. Our activities, from our internationally focused research to our curriculum and study opportunities will be international in their outlook. We will continue to inspire positive change in organisations and people from all walks of life, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

We will further strengthen our financial stability, growing income from a diverse range of sources, so enabling continual reinvestment in our people and infrastructure.

Our strategic aims

University Key FactsThe University has a staff and student community approaching 38,000 people.

At the heart of our campus development plans is the creation of a c.£60 million student centre and new square.

UCLan is the largest university in Lancashire and the third largest in the North West.

We received silver status in the first ever TEF assessment.

We ranked top in the north and fourth nationally for the number of graduate start-up businesses created - Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

The Centre for World University Rankings 2020-21 (CWUR) has placed UCLan in the top 6.5% of universities worldwide.

Forensic Science is ranked 11th in the UK and top in the North West - Complete University Guide 2021.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has come top of a national wellbeing league table - 2020 Student Welfare League Table.

To find out more about UCLan, visit uclan.ac.uk

What UCLan can offer youA welcoming and inclusive environment.

A full-time annual holiday entitlement of 30 days (Professional Services staff) or 35 days (Academic Staff), in addition 8 statutory public holidays and 4 discretionary University days.

Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme (LGPS or TPS).

Range of travel discounts, including cycle scheme and rail tickets.

Access to UCLan’s Pre-school Centre.

Access to UCLan’s Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre with competitive membership packages.

Staff network groups.

Training and development opportunities.

Multi Faith Centre.

Group Life Assurance.

Hear what some of our current staff have to say about working at

UCLan – visit uclan.ac.uk/work

Establishing our working culture

The UCLan valuesCommon Sense We are empowered to use judgement to do the right thing.

Compassion We treat students, staff and the wider community with consideration, care and honesty.

Teamwork We think and act together, valuing collective as highly as individual achievements.

Attention to Detail We take personal and professional pride in the quality of our work.

Trust We rely on each other, showing respect and integrity in all our activities.

The UCLan Values define a framework for the decisions, action and behaviour and they are a promise to people about how they will be treated. These are currently being embedded into the recruitment of new staff, appraisals, promotion and reward, and have been defined as:

About PrestonThe city of Preston is in a great location in the heart of Lancashire, close to the major cities of Manchester and Liverpool, and just over two hours from London by train. Preston is a friendly, bustling place, traditional, with a lively atmosphere. With ample shopping, cafés and snack bars, multi-screen cinemas, great pubs, art galleries and museums, there’s plenty of opportunity for a varied social life. There are restaurants and bars to suit every taste and pocket; theatres and music venues featuring the latest acts; colourful cultural festivals.

There are many excellent parks and open spaces around Preston where you can relax and unwind, including the beautiful and historical Avenham Park with its Riverside Walk, and there are designated cycle lanes around the city. Preston is also within easy reach of fantastic countryside and stunning coastlines - you’re close to the rolling countryside of the Ribble Valley and the Lake District, and within striking distance of the lively coastal resorts of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay.

The School of Nursing

We are one of the largest Schools of Nursing in the UK delivering teaching, research and knowledge exchange, with over 1,700 students and130 staff.

Building on our long history of delivering nurse education, we are a forward-thinking School with a track record of exploring new opportunities, as part of an overall aim to advance nursing excellence at every level.

This is an opportunity to lead a large School supported by a strong, supportive leadership team made up of four deputy heads covering business, partnerships, students and teaching, Pre-registration Nursing education, research, and work-based learning. We have a long-established service user engagement framework through COMENSUS.

You’ll benefit from our strong internal formal and informal Head of School network, with broader university Management Team engagement. And there is a wide variety of support from across university services through a Business Partner model.

We have strong, extensive mature partnerships across the NHS, private, independent and voluntary sector.

We have a strong focus on knowledge exchange, learning, value creation and positive impact on the practice within and outside the University, and a diverse CPD portfolio.

You’ll receive full-time PA support as well as support from our work-based admin team.

Our Programme Portfolio

• Adult, Mental Health, Children and Young People Pre-registration nursing pathways • Learning Disabilities starting September 2021 • Pre-registration programmes at MSc, BSc, FdSc plus Apprenticeships • OFSTED rated ‘good’ • Fantastic on-site skills lab resources

We have a Strong Research Profile

Our internationally renowned Stroke Research Team is led by Professor Dame Caroline Watkins.

• Lancashire Clinical Trials Unit (LCTU) – provisional registration with UKCRC. • Research Institute for Global Health and Wellbeing – LIFE is one of five university funded

research institutes. • Links with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (NIHR ARC NWC) and

emerging formal research links with local partners through joint posts.

Democratic Mental Health led by Mick McKeown consistently supports public engagement initiatives, largely in the field of health and social care and in North West Coastal ARC mental health activities.

Philosophy and Mental Health led by Tim Thornton, a widely published international expert in this expanding field, whose research concerns conceptual issues at the heart of mental health care.

The Faculty holds an Athena Swan Bronze award. Both the University and Faculty are committed to equality, value diversity and promote an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of School

School/Service: School of Nursing

Grade: Management

Responsible to: Executive Dean of Faculty

Responsible for: Staff in School

Job Purpose: As a member of the Faculty’s Executive Team and wider University management in conjunction with the Executive Dean you will: - Lead on the formulation, advancement and effective implementation of strategy and policy

in areas of responsibility to support the achievement of objectives and key performanceindicators in line with the University’s strategy, mission, aims and direction;

- Lead on enhancing and continually improving the quality of delivery and the curriculumacross the School’s academic portfolio;

- Effectively and efficiently deploy the School’s human, financial and physical resources;- Create and exemplify a culture of high performance and inclusion within the School,

Faculty and wider University;- Implement change and continuous improvement drawing on effective leadership and

management approaches;- Engage with managers across the University’s academic and professional services and

partnerships in effective communication of practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide strong, collaborative, academic leadership for the School; foster and promotethe advancement of teaching and learning, research and innovation and enterprisewithin the School;

2. Effectively deploy human, financial and physical resources, workload allocation andcompliance with quality, regulatory and governance frameworks;

3. Lead the academic and curriculum development of the School, ensuring that coursecontent is challenging and current, utilises innovative methods of delivery andfacilitates employability, enterprise, widening participation and inclusion;

4. Performance manage and develop staff within the School maximising potential andengagement with University and School objectives in a culture of high performance;

5. Manage School marketing and communication mechanisms, ensuring objectives forstudent recruitment and retention are delivered and implement processes to enhanceactivities with regards to the student experience and success;

6. Initiate and foster links with professional/industry bodies and other key stakeholdersensuring effective representation of the School’s interests and reputation externally;

7. Contribute to the identification and development of opportunities to diversify andgenerate income;

8. As an academic leader, support the formal performance management and grievanceprocesses for staff outside the School;

9. Represent the School and lead/contribute to Faculty and University-wide initiatives;

10. Deputise for the Executive Dean as appropriate;

11. Undertake other activities commensurate with the role as determined by the ExecutiveDean.

Person Specification

Job Title: Head of School

School: School of Nursing

Grade: Management

Attributes Essential Desirable Measured By

Work Experience Experience of managing staff and financial resources in an HE environment Experience of utilising leadership to create a high performing and flexible team Good understanding of the sector, its current issues, priorities and challenges Experience in the development and implementation of strategy and policy in areas pertinent to the School A track record of achieving local and University KPIs Good understanding and utilisation of quality assurance and other regulatory frameworks Experience of building and sustaining internal and external relationships Ability to lead a change management agenda, continuous improvement and to embrace new ways of working

A track record of change management and delivery of innovative solutions

Experience in the delivery of research, innovation and/or consultancy

Application form, presentation and interview

Education/Qualifications

NMC registered nurse. Doctorate or equivalent professional qualification Evidence of relevant continued professional development

Fellowship of the HEA

Application form, qualification certificates

Skills/Abilities

Excellent academic and people leader with proven ability to influence and deliver results in areas within and outside own academic or professional background Self-confident and resilient Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities Able to develop creative and innovative solutions and deliver change effectively Good analytical, critical thinking and negotiating skills Strong track record in delivering research, innovation and/or consultancy Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Ability to identify new business/commercial opportunities and generate income Credible and well-respected within the field by peers as evidenced by professional networks and involvement with outside bodies

An academic track record relevant to the School’s area of expertise Experience of grant capture and/or consultancy Involvement with national or international agencies supporting pedagogic development and quality [e.g. QAA institutional reviewer]

Application form, interview

Personal Details Commitment to the University mission and to the delivery of diversity, inclusion and the Public Sector Equality Duty agenda An understanding of and commitment to the University’s values as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.

Evidence of meeting the criteria for a professorial title

Application form, interview. External reference will be required for professorial title.

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Preston, Lancashire, UK PR1 2HE Tel: +44 (0) 1772 201 201 uclan.ac.uk