Supported by the Dean of School and the wider leadership team, the Principal Lecturer (PL) for Partnerships and Portfolio Development will provide strategic and academic leadership to a team of educators, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice. This distinctive role combines leadership of a high-performing team with strategic responsibility for the continued development and enhancement of the School’s partnerships and professional development portfolio.
A key focus will be on expanding national and transnational education (TNE), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening partnership agreements to support innovation and sustainable growth. Additionally, the PL will champion forward-thinking approaches to professional development, and postgraduate education, ensuring the School’s portfolio remains responsive to the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and aligned with institutional and global priorities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Lead and support academic staff, promoting excellence and collaboration.
- Line manage academic staff, including workload allocation and supporting their ongoing performance and professional development.
- Lead initiatives that enhance interdisciplinary and partnership working, both within the institution and with external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the operational delivery of our portfolio.
- Oversee the development, delivery, and continuous enhancement of post-registration/professional development programmes.
- Ensure curricula are aligned with professional standards, sector needs, and emerging trends in healthcare education.
- Lead innovative curriculum design and development to ensure programmes are responsive to current and emerging workforce.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with professional bodies, healthcare providers, and other educational institutions.
- Represent the School in national and international forums related to professional development and post-registration education.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration, partnership, consultancy, transnational education, and knowledge exchange to enhance the institution’s profile and impact.
- Contribute to research, dissemination, and evaluation of innovative professional development initiatives.
- Contribute to the School’s strategic planning, particularly in areas relating to workforce development, continuing professional education, and partnership working.
- Advise on policy and strategic decisions related to post-registration education and professional development initiatives.
- Undertake teaching duties (via lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials etc) and associated assessment duties, or as otherwise required by the Dean of School/Associate Dean.
We would welcome applications from anyone in a healthcare discipline (related to the School) and who holds registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / Health and Care Professions Council.
What we can offer you:
- A full time, permanent position
- A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
- Up to 50% hybrid working in line with our current policy.
- You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.
- We are an equal opportunities employer.
- We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.