Head of Allied Health Professions Education

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Allied Health Professions Education to join the School of Allied Health, Social Work and Wellbeing within the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine. In this role you will lead and develop innovations in contemporary Paramedicine and Operating Department Practice. Specific role responsibilities include ensuring the efficient and effective leadership and delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with university strategy, policy, and procedures.

You will ensure that the Allied Health portfolio maintains and enhances its excellent reputation and position as a leading provider of high-quality health care education. You will also provide leadership direction with a strong focus on the further enhancing the student experience for all Allied Health programmes, having oversight of all aspects of the student experience, teaching, learning, and research. You will contribute to the further development of a high-performance culture through staff engagement and providing leadership to staff within the school.

**About You**

You will be an inspirational individual with an academic and clinical background in Allied Health education, demonstrating the talent to lead the allied health portfolio. You will have extensive experience of operational, strategic, and professional management and leadership. You will have a demonstrated ability to successfully lead change in a complex environment.

You will be highly collaborative with enhanced negotiation skills required to manage complex issues. This role will require you to have excellent strategic leadership skills, including highly effective communication and people skills with excellent emotional intelligence.
- Please note, DBS checks will be carried out at any point during your employment if your work requires this._

**Rewards & Benefits**

We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.

From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer various routes for progression, a range of specialist development sessions and academic development opportunities. This means you will receive a full academic induction, be enrolled if appropriate on our PGCTHE, benefit from the Edge Hill University CPD scheme (UKPSF) and our annual University Learning and Teaching day all to support your professional development.

This is just a taste of what we are able to offer you at Edge Hill University.

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £68,208.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EHM0217-0523