Leader of the Year: why Edinburgh Napier University are supporting Scotland's Health Awards
As Scotland’s only university to offer programmes of education for all four fields of nursing practice, midwifery and allied health professions, the team at Edinburgh Napier University know all about creating the healthcare heroes of the future.
In fact, most staff are registered practitioners as well as academics, meaning their practical knowledge underpins the experience of every student.
As Professor Susan Dawkes, Dean of School of Health and Social Care, writes below, the future of our health and social care services depend on the next generation of great leaders. And that’s why they are supporting the Leader of the Year category in our upcoming Scotland's Health Awards.
“We are delighted to sponsor this award, reflecting the innovation and best practice embedded already in our health and social care services and forming the foundation for the continued success everyone wants to see in the health services of the future,” says Susan.
Bringing knowledge from the frontline
“We are so proud of the impact achieved by all our academic staff, like Professor Lis Neubeck, Head of the Centre for Cardiovascular Health Research, who was honoured to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 for her commitment to women’s heart health.
Educating the leaders of tomorrow
“As Scotland’s only university to offer programmes of education for all four fields of nursing practice, midwifery and allied health professions, we are proud of the strength of our links with many of the professions within the NHS and wider health and social care services, and our part in nurturing the talent of emerging specialisms such as clinical exercise physiologists.
“Multi-disciplinary understanding and cooperation will be an essential strength in addressing many of the challenges faced by the NHS; while we foster this in all our courses, it is especially prominent in our Master’s courses in Healthcare Management, and Advanced Clinical Practice.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought everyone’s health into sharp focus and now there is an even greater need to ensure individuals are supported to be as healthy as possible and prevent ill health and disease. The Master’s in Public Health programme, helps to equip health and social care professionals with the skills and knowledge to promote, protect and enhance the health of nations regardless of where they are in the world so that people can spend more of their lives in good health.
“We have also recognised the potential role played by new technology in the future of health which is why we are launching a Master’s in Clinical Healthcare Technology.
“As an institution, we continue to innovate, whether it’s immersive simulations in our Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre or new developments like the use of mobile device gamification for lung or electrocardiogram simulations… all of which allows our student nurses or midwives to be as well prepared as they can be before they head out on placements.”
“At Edinburgh Napier University we are proud to offer programmes of education which develop individuals to be future leaders to help transform health and social care to ensure it remains contemporary and sustainable.”
Recognising our nation’s healthcare heroes
Scotland's Health Awards recognise our nation's healthcare excellence, from frontline workers in health or social care to those working tirelessly behind the scenes. Hosted by The Scotsman in partnership with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, they celebrate the incredible achievements of the individuals and teams who deliver such valued care to the people of Scotland.
If you want to nominate someone for an award, head to www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2024
The winners will be revealed an awards ceremony and gala dinner attended by over 500 guests from across the country on Thursday, 7 November, at the O2 Academy in Edinburgh.