Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery
Sub-Department: Senior Leadership
Location: St Johns Campus
Salary: £78,209 to £93,386
Post Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Reference: SN2608
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Worcester and make a meaningful impact as our next Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery.
At Worcester, we recognise the heart of nursing and midwifery compassion, professionalism and a deep commitment to improving lives. We are looking for an inspiring leader who shares these values and is ready to guide a vibrant community of educators, practitioners and students.
In this role, youll guide the Schools academic vision, nurture a supportive culture for staff, and ensure our students receive an exceptional learning experience that prepares them for meaningful, person-centred practice. Youll work closely with regional health and care partners, strengthen professional pathways, and champion high-quality teaching, research and clinical collaboration.
Youll bring credibility as a nurse or midwife, a passion for developing others, and the confidence to lead with empathy and clarity, along with the motivation to shape the future of the professions you care deeply about.
What's in it for you:
- 42 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
- Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company, Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
This post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you, please visit the UK Government website.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.
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