Associate Director of Nursing, Education and Research: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

Associate Director of Nursing, Education & Research

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and ambitious nursing leader to join our organisation as Associate Director of Nursing, Education & Research. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for nursing education, workforce development, clinical research, and professional practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, academic partners, and senior leaders to drive innovation, enhance learning opportunities, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and research excellence across nursing services.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for developing people, advancing nursing practice, and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of nursing, education, and research.

Interviews are proposed for 1st December 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and develop the non-medical education and research portfolio

  • Assurance of education governance in line with professional body and contractual obligations i.e. NMC, HCPC, NHS education contract and HEIs practice education agreements or apprenticeship requirements
  • Liaise with all education providers to ensure student experience is enhanced and UHCW’s reputation recognised.
  • Act as the professional nursing lead for education and practice development to ensure that the highest possible quality of patient care is practiced in all wards and departments.
  • Ensure that policy and strategy is developed for education and non-medical research
  • Review with colleagues the provision of nursing and midwifery education across the Trust looking for areas to provide multidisciplinary team education and provide a streamlined collaboration.
  • Create opportunities to promote UHCW as world class for non-medical education and research aligned to the Centre for Care excellence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • o1st level Registered Nursing qualification oCurrent NMC registration oRelevant MSc/MA or evidence of Masters level study oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

  • oPhD oPGCE

Experience

Essential

  • oExtensive senior nursing / midwifery experience oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations oEvidence of leadership development

Desirable

  • oProject management experience oExperience in dedicated education or research post

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • oExpert knowledge of the post’s area of responsibility oSound knowledge of NHS agenda oDetailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery oWell-developed leadership skills oPersuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict oHighly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills oHighly developed skills in interpretation of complex data including report writing skills oPatient focused oHighly developed motivational skills and strong commitment to staff involvement and empowerment oAbility to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates oAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationship internally and externally oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to manage the translation of strategic intent to operational reality oBasic IT skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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