Associate Director of Nursing, Education and Research

Working under the Chief Nursing Officer's portfolio, this fixed-term post runs for 18 months and leads non-medical education and research. The post holder sets education and research policy, oversees governance and curriculum work with higher education partners, and manages the Practice Development team. The role also covers deputising for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer and, after six months, joining the senior manager on-call rota.

Current NMC registration and a relevant Masters or evidence of Masters-level study are needed.

• Lead and develop the non-medical education and research portfolio
• Ensure education governance and assurance meet NMC, HCPC, NHS education contract and HEI agreement requirements
• Set policy and strategy for education and non-medical research
• Act as professional nursing lead for education and practice development across wards and departments
• Lead and manage the Practice Educators and Practice Development Team
• Lead development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate non-medical education programmes and curricula with HEI partners
• Lead the Trust's contribution to the Centre for Care Excellence and the iCAhRE model for non-medical research
• Oversee non-medical prescribing from funding and training through to approval to practise
• Co-ordinate training plans and monitor funding for education and CPD
• Liaise with education providers to improve the student experience
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer and join the senior manager on-call rota after six months
• Analyse complex data and produce reports to inform nursing and midwifery strategy

• First level registered nursing qualification
• Relevant MSc or MA, or evidence of Masters-level study
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Current NMC registration

• Extensive senior nursing or midwifery experience
• Proven record of leading and managing change across organisations
• Evidence of leadership development

• Expert knowledge of the post's area and of current nursing, midwifery and NHS issues
• Well-developed leadership skills, with persuasive influencing and conflict management
• Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making
• Highly developed skills in interpreting complex data and writing reports
• Ability to translate strategic intent into operational reality
• Basic IT skills

• Immunisation and vaccination report from occupational health or a UK GP

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours in the workplace
• Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (managerial posts)

• PhD
• PGCE
• Project management experience
• Experience in a dedicated education or research post

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities