Associate Dean for Quality Assurance & NMC compliance

Nationwide

Full time, permanent

Who we are

BPP is a global education provider delivering world-class professional qualifications.  The group delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, apprenticeships and professional qualifications across the UK, internationally and through innovative online platforms. When you work with BPP, you will be part of a business that really believes in supporting your personal and professional development.

Launched in 2018, BPP University School of Nursing is committed to delivering practical and relevant nursing and healthcare education, with the community in mind. Providing the right balance between academic theory and practical learning, and developed with key partners in the NHS and private healthcare sectors, our bespoke learning plans help to achieve their vision and long-term goals.

What you’ll do

The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and is primarily responsible for assisting the Dean in the provision of leadership within the School, leading on academic governance, quality assurance and NMC compliance.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Dean to develop the Faculty’s academic culture and community in collaboration with senior colleagues across the University.
• Work with the Dean to deliver an excellent student experience through the fusion of education, scholarly activity, research and professional practice.
• Works with Head of programmes and Programme Leaders to maintain the quality of the student experience.
• Works with Head of Apprenticeships to maintain the quality and monitoring of existing and new apprenticeship opportunities.
• Contributing to the monitoring of governance and quality assurance within the School and the wider University.
• Attend key strategic University meetings and committees.
• Attend School of Nursing Board and School of Nursing External Examination Board.
• Ensure regulatory standards are maintained and required reports are completed.
• Lead programme validation and revalidation.

Role requirements

• A minimum of an M Level qualification
• Held a position at a Senior Leadership Level
• Current NMC Registration and NMC Teacher Status
• Experience in Quality Assurance & NMC Compliance role
• Proven track record of working in Higher Education within pre-registration nursing programmes
• Knowledge and experience of working the NHS, the Private and the Voluntary Sectors –
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and BPP colleagues
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to work under own initiative and prioritise your work effectively
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering on time and using your own initiative
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and a willingness to listen and seek out the opinion of others
• The ability to work well as part of a team and lead a team

Desirable

• Possess HEA Fellowship
• Proven working knowledge of Apprenticeships at Levels 5 & 6
• An understanding of the role and function of HEE

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