Location
Stratford Campus

Salary
£51,030 to £58,451 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Fixed Term

Contract End Date
Tuesday 31 August 2027

Closing Date
Monday 26 August 2024

Interview Date
Friday 06 September 2024

Reference
1955-24-A

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

Central to the ethos of the university is a commitment to advancing Industry / health focussed careers and lives, expanding mental wealth, creating careers, building business and connecting communities in East London and beyond through our global gateway. 

Vison 2028 is a transformational strategic route-map which plots our course to become the pioneering Careers-led university for a changing world, where the future of learning and work is advanced today and potential is realised wherever and whenever it is found.

About Us

The school is based at the Stratford Campus within easy walking distance of the Olympic Park, vibrant Westfield shopping centre and developing East London cultural quarter and has extensive and easy transport links. Recent development of the Stratford campus which includes the Hospital and Primary Care Hub has resulted in the university realising its ambitions to have a comprehensive health campus at Stratford which offers the latest technology to support the learning of all health students. Further expansion of these facilities is planned for 2024/25.

At UEL the Department of Nursing & Midwifery, which sits in the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience has grown significantly over recent years. Current pre-registration courses include Nursing Associate, Adult Nursing and Midwifery (new for Sept 2023) for both self-funding and apprenticeship learners. Future plans include the approval of additional fields of nursing which will facilitate the development of a diverse community of health students learning together. 

About You

The successful applicant will join an ambitious department and an enthusiastic academic team who have a strong passion for student-focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of widening participation cohorts of students. 

About the job

The Subject Area Lead is a pivotal senior role in the department and as a result we are seeking to appoint an experienced senior academic, who holds current registration with the NMC and has a doctorate or credible research / publication record or relevant professional experience, evidence of teaching excellence, working collaboratively with health care partners and some experience of leading / managing people are essential - Associate Professor status is desirable.

Benefits Package

Here are UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes Pension of 31.08 to 35.38% You’ll contribute 7.4 to 11.7% (depending on your grade) and we contribute 23.68% to maintain the scheme, 35 days holiday (plus 3 days closure over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a discretionary shared success bonus of up to £5,000 pa 2023/24 academic year, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on; Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Want to know more?

Candidates are encouraged to seek further information from Teresa McMahon, Head of Department for Nursing & Midwifery (email: t.mcmahon@uel.ac.uk).

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail hrhub@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.