Reference Group

Aim

To oversee the provision of professional programmes and to ensure they meet the needs of students and staff.

Objectives

  • To review provision of courses and research activity and ensure that they link with initiatives in practice whilst addressing the focus of expertise of staff.
  • To act as consultancy regarding any planned future developments in light of local requirements.
  • To act as a resource for staff in terms of access to staff within NHS Grampian
  • To be in a position to be able to respond to changing priorities within NHS Grampian alongside the Health Plan.
  • To respond to any national changes or initiatives across Scotland. 

Membership

  • Joanne Grant, Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, NHS Grampian
  • Linda Harper, Associate Director of Practice Nursing/Lead Nurse G-Med, NHS Grampian
  • Therese Jackson, Consultant Occupational Therapist in Stroke, NHS Grampian
  • Sally Lawton, Senior Lecturer in Palliative Care (Nursing), NHS Grampian
  • Debbi Marais, Institute of Applied Health Sciences Postgraduate Coordinator/ Public Health Nutrition Research Group, University of Aberdeen
  • Jane Ormerod, Head of Professional and Practice Development, NHS Grampian
  • Jane Raitt, Clinical Midwifery Manager, Aberdeenshire CHP and Aberdeen City Community
  • Phyllis Smart, Nurse Consultant Child Protection, NHS Grampian
  • Elinor Smith, Director of Nursing and Quality, NHS Grampian