Head of Department of Nursing and Health Care (Permanent)

Head of Department of Nursing and Health Care (Permanent) Vacancy I.D.: 039304 - Head of Department of Nursing and Health Care (Permanent) Contract : Permanent Whole-Time Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post is €96,948 - €124,643 per annum (rates effective 01.02.2026) South East Technological University (SETU) is seeking an exceptional individual to provide strategic and operational leadership for our dynamic Department of Nursing and Health Care. The Head of the Department of Nursing and Health Care is a pivotal academic leadership position within the Faculty of Health Sciences at SETU. The Head of Department is responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, and visionary leadership to the Department, in support of the Head of Faculty of Health Sciences in achieving SETU strategic objectives in the field of Health Sciences. The role is key to ensuring the highest standards of professional nursing and multi-disciplinary health care education and delivery. The head of department is expected to take a leading role in driving innovation in programme development, and to foster a dynamic, research-intensive environment with a regional, national and international profile. The position is central to SETU’s mission of delivering exceptional healthcare education and research that meets regional and national workforce needs and contributing significantly to the evidence base of nursing and multi-disciplinary healthcare practice within a dynamic and fast changing health care environment. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto SETU Vacancies for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. #SETU Opening Date : 26-Feb-2026 Vacancy ID : 039304 Close Date : 03-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruitment.wd@setu.ie Contact Number : Contact Person : Recruitment Team Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize External Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 623.7 Internal Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 639.4 Job Description 524.8 Return to Search Apply for Job