Associate Director of Nursing, Education and Research

Lead the development and implementation of under-graduate and post-graduate non medical education programmes for the Trust Lead on curriculum development for the Trust in partnership with HEI providers Lead the Practice Educators and Practice Development Team Contribute to workforce planning to ensure that training/student placement numbers adequately reflect organisational requirements. Lead and maintain excellent standards in non-medical education Ensure processes are in place to provide assurance in relation to educational provision, e.g. NMC, HCPC, NHSE Support and contribute to the development of systems and processes to facilitate strategic workforce planning and development. Work collaboratively with system partners to maximise opportunities for workforce and education development, including new roles, e.g. Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nursing Associates Oversee implementation of appropriate frameworks/requirements for education for enhanced, specialist, advanced and consultant roles (NHSE faculty and core capabilities frameworks) Oversee non-medical prescribing from funding allocation and training to approval to practice Co-ordinate training plans based on workforce requirements in order to oversee and rationalise the use of workforce development and CPD funds Develop relationships with international education providers to facilitate opportunities for shared learning and collaborative working Monitor funding for all education programmes Co-ordinate internal and external reports as required Lead UHCW contribution to and shaping of the Centre for Care Excellence and support the implementation of the iCAhRE model for non-medical research. Work collaboratively with research and development and HEIs to further the non-medical research within UHCW NHS Trust. Work with the Professor of Nursing to plan, implement and embed strategic initiatives and programmes to further non-medical research across the organisation. Provide professional advice and support professional groups, Speciality Teams and agencies within and outside the organisation. Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform the strategic direction of nursing and midwifery services and assist in the determination of policy and professional practice/ development Provide clinical professional support to GDNAs to support service development within named clinical groups (role developments and education). Utilise information systems to produce accurate and timely data and reports. Ensure patient and public involvement is integrated into education and research. Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer when required. Participate in the senior manager on-call rota after 6 months (where relevant). Lead and contribute to specific nursing related objectives to secure achievement of key performance indicators and targets as agreed with Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. Provide oversight of relevant guidance and policy documents under the CNO portfolio. Represent the Trust in local, regional, national and international nursing related activities. Maintain high degree of visibility within the organisation. Management responsibility for the Practice development team. Alignment of activities, priorities and evidence to support UHCWs pathway to excellence ambition Investigate and action disciplinary matters in accordance with Trust Policy and Procedures, with authority to dismiss when appropriate. For further details please see the attached job description.