The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Education and Standards team sets and maintains the requirements for education, training, conduct, and performance for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates across the UK
Your role and Impact
This role will ensure the safe and effective quality assurance of programmes delivered by approved education institutions (AEIs), including approval and monitoring, in line with the NMC’s Quality Assurance Framework.
This role holder will focus on establishing professional, supportive and developmental relationships with AEIs across the UK, as well as relationships with our QA service provider and wider health and care organisations involved in the education and training of nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
What you'll bring
As the Education Quality Manager, you’ll be able to:
- lead a team of officers in the delivery of a country/regionally specific education support and continuous improvement service, that is responsive to the needs of our stakeholders.
- Lead on the coordination and oversight of our approval and major modifications process, taking decision making responsibility for the appropriate modification of NMC approved programmes, ensuring programme compliance against the required standards
- Ensure that the NMC approved programmes list is maintained in accordance with the Council’s statutory duties.
**Please note that this role may involve travel, including occasional overnight stays where required**.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
- Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perkbox membership
- Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
- Season ticket loans
Additional Information
Hybrid Working Policy
We are currently working to a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Before submitting your application, please ensure you are able to commit to working in one of our office locations twice per week. If you are applying for a part-time role, please pro-rata office attendance based on the number of days you would be working.
Our Pay Policy
It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request.
For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy.
Reasonable adjustments
We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.
Screening and vetting
All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.
Education Quality Manager in London employer: The Nursing and Midwifery Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises public protection and regulatory excellence. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare standards in the UK. With a focus on innovation in hearings management, this role provides a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while contributing to the improvement of customer service and adjudication quality.
Contact Details:
The Nursing and Midwifery Council Recruitment Team
