Head of Nursing and Midwifery (Redeployee Applicants Only) in London

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

The Head of Department for Nursing and Midwifery provides academic and strategic leadership across the Department, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff development and effective change management. The role leads excellence in teaching and learning, ensures an outstanding student experience, and maintains a strong national and international programme portfolio. It is pivotal in enhancing research performance, income generation and external engagement.

As part of the School’s Senior Management Team, the postholder contributes to School strategy and collaborates on departmental resourcing. The Head of Department leads the Department to achieve excellence in education, research and student experience, fostering staff performance and professional development. The role provides strategic leadership in teaching, curriculum development, quality assurance and student outcomes, and oversees programme delivery, admissions and external engagement. It ensures strong research performance, supports income generating activity and builds professional partnerships.

The postholder contributes to School and University leadership, manages budgets and resources, and models behaviours aligned with institutional values. The role is open to applicants coming from an Education or Education & Research background. Candidates will be registered with the NMC and hold relevant academic qualifications, with substantial expertise to lead education and research. They will demonstrate significant experience in delivering excellent teaching, academic leadership, and managing teams, including performance and change management.

Strong communication skills, commitment to pedagogic excellence, and engagement with the UK Professional Standards Framework are essential. The role requires a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, continuous professional development and proactive engagement with professional practice.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th May 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews date: TBC.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.