Janine Archer

Dr. Janine Archer is an Associate Professor at the School of Health & Society, University of Salford. As the Institutional Ofsted Lead and Nominee, she oversees apprenticeship provision quality assurance and readiness for Ofsted inspections. She chairs the University Apprenticeship Operations Group and leads self-assessment reports. Her roles include pioneering the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship program and heading apprenticeships within her school.

Education:

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) qualification (1993)
• PhD in 'Collaborative Care for Depression in Primary Care' (funded by Department of Health Researcher Development Award)
• Teaching qualifications and recognized teacher status in higher education.

Research interests focus on mental health service delivery, collaborative care models, and apprenticeship program development. Her work emphasizes improving depression treatment in primary care, suicide prevention, and optimizing healthcare service frameworks.

Awards include the University Special Recognition Award (2021) for contributions to apprenticeship recruitment and advocacy.

Advising & Grants: Leads academic programs but no specific grants mentioned. Active in institutional governance and quality assurance initiatives.

Associated teams: Part of the School of Health & Society and collaborates with the Centre for Applied Health Research.