Head of Department - Allied Health

Job description

School of Allied & Public Health

Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to join the newly established, and growing, School of Allied & Public Health Sciences as the Head of the Department with oversight of Paramedical Sciences and, in the future, other HCPC regulated programmes of study. This is an important leadership role that will support the School to deliver against the University 2035 strategy of delivering world leading education, that is informed by research, and to realise our vision of creating opportunity, transforming lives, and delivering a more inclusive, productive and sustainable society. The School specifically aspires to address significant health and societal challenges with an aim to maximise activity and societal participation.

This role ensures that the School & Department contributes to the Faculty's reputation for education, research excellence, knowledge transfer, and societal impact. It bridges academic scholarship with real-world application, helping universities meet national priorities for the NHS long term plan, innovation and regional economic development.

As the Head of Department with oversight of Paramedical sciences, you will:

• To provide academic leadership to ensure the school delivers excellence across its full portfolio of activities, driving sustained improvement in B3 and NSS performance.
• To lead on the academic development and enhancement of the Department's offer, creating new employer-led provisions that meet the needs of emerging markets.
• To lead, manage, and support Department colleagues, including the school management team, through effective recruitment, development, coaching, motivation, and performance management, while acting as a role model for the University's values and behaviours.
• To contribute to the school leadership team and active shaping of the development of wider plans and ambitions.
• To create an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and students can thrive, promoting equality, embracing diversity, and prioritising well-being.
• To foster a research and scholarship culture and appropriately build research and knowledge exchange capacity and capability.

We are particularly looking for an educational leader with a proven track record of curriculum innovation in a field aligned with the Departments educational portfolio and a track record of successful partnership working with NHS organisations. You will also demonstrate experience in portfolio and partnership growth and have excellent communication and influencing skills to build strong strategic partnership internally and externally.

The University of Wolverhampton is a civic University with a proud history of widening access and delivering excellence in teaching, research, and business engagement. We have strong educational and research links with our local NHS partners, civic bodies, and public heath teams in Wolverhampton and Walsall. Our educational programmes and CPD portfolio supports the local health economy and makes a transformative impact through collaboration and appropriate public engagement. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on education, research and knowledge exchange at a university that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

To learn more about this post, please email Professor Anand Pandyan ( [email protected] ) or Mrs Jenny Cannon ( [email protected] ) to arrange a conversation.