Liverpool John Moores University
Subject Head for Nursing
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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the School of Nursing, Public and Allied Health as Subject Head of Nursing.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse and higher education professional to shape the strategic direction, academic excellence, and future growth of our nursing portfolio. You will lead and support academic teams across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes, championing high quality teaching and learning, outstanding student experience and outcomes, and research excellence and innovation.
As a key member of the School Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our nursing provision remains responsive to the evolving needs of healthcare, professional regulators and society.
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About The Role
Reporting to the School Director, you will provide academic and operational leadership across the nursing subject area and will:
- Lead the strategic development of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
- Manage and develop academic staff, fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, research and professional practice.
- Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and other relevant professional and regulatory requirements.
- Drive innovation in curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment.
- Promote student success, engagement, retention and graduate outcomes.
- Enhance the School's research profile and contribute to research excellence initiatives.
- Develop external partnerships and strengthen the University's reputation within healthcare, education and professional communities.
- Contribute to School and Faculty strategic planning and decision-making.
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This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future of nursing education, develop the next generation of healthcare professionals and contribute to a thriving academic community at one of the UK's leading modern universities.
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If you are a forward-thinking academic leader with the vision, experience and passion to shape nursing education and research, we would be delighted to hear from you.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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