Jo Amy Bailey

Jo Amy Bailey is a Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth. She holds multiple leadership roles including Programme Lead for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) programmes. As Faculty Lead for the ACP Apprenticeship Module, she contributes to advancing clinical education. Her clinical career spans Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare of the Elderly, and Safeguarding Adults, where she previously served as a Registered Nurse, Sister, Ward Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Modern Matron, and Safeguarding Adults Lead.

Her teaching and research interests focus on decision-making in clinical practice, human factors in healthcare systems, leadership development, and safeguarding protocols. She actively promotes mentorship and coaching to enhance professional practice.

• Education Background: Not explicitly detailed in text
• Clinical Expertise: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Safeguarding

Jo Amy has received the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, recognizing her contributions to academic teaching excellence. She plays a key role in curriculum development for prescribing qualifications and leads modules on advancing practice within complex healthcare contexts.

Professional Roles: Combines clinical experience with educational leadership, overseeing apprenticeship pathways and interdisciplinary team development in healthcare settings.