Associate Director of Nursing, Education and Research

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a senior nursing education lead to manage the non-medical education and research portfolio. This fixed-term post spans 18 months and covers policy setting, governance oversight with HEI partners, and management of the Practice Development team.

After six months, the role includes on-call duties and deputising for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. Required are a first-level nursing qualification, a Masters-level qualification or evidence thereof, and

Qualifications

• First level registered nursing qualification.
• Masters degree (or evidence of Masters-level study).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the non-medical education and research portfolio.
• Set policy and strategy for education and non-medical research.
• Oversee education governance and assurance with NHS and HEI partners.
• Act as professional nursing lead for education and practice development.
• Lead the Practice Educators and Practice Development Team.
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer after six months.
• Analyse complex data and produce reports to inform strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing knowledge

Data analysis

Policy development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Nursing degree

Masters degree

CPD evidence

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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.

What the job involves

• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• 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

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

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

Nice to have

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

What’s offered

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities