Personal profile
Biography
I have been involved in the delivery of professional education since 2006, following a successful career in the NHS. During my time at the University of Portsmouth I have held several positions including Placement, Year and Clinical Lead roles, allowing me to establish a proven track record in effective curriculum design and quality assurance in Higher Education. My knowledge in this area is recognised my current positions as an Education Associate for the General Dental Council and as an educational Peer Reviewer.
My Doctoral Thesis focussed on reflective practice, mentorship and the development of Communities of Practice, attributes which are now encompassed within my current role as the Academic Practice Lead in the School of Education and Sociology, where I am Course Leader for the Academic Professional Apprenticeship and associated Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, which is the preferred development pathway for all early career teaching staff at the Univserity of Portsmouth.
Research Interests
Reflective Practice
Professional development
Mentorship and coaching
Wellbeing
Curriculum design
Apprenticeships
External positions
Associate, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
1 Jun 2019 → …
Education Inspector , General Dental Council
Jul 2012 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Embedding reflection into the science curriculum in higher education
Williams, K. A., Grinsted, L., Lowe, T. & Brindley, J., 16 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 36, 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identity formation and conflicting priorities of early career academics on the Academic Professional Apprenticeship
Brindley, J., Poole, R., Cook, F. & Sims, S., 19 Dec 2024, (Early online) In: Journal of Vocational Education & Training. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Level 7 degree apprenticeships – a story of challenge, resilience and success
Brindley, J., Poole, R., Cook, F. & Sims, S., 6 May 2024, In: Research in Post-Compulsory Education. 29, 2, p. 191-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Challenges, barriers and strategies for engaging in Level 7 apprenticeship studies
Poole, R., Cook, F., Sims, S. & Brindley, J., 1 Mar 2023, In: Journal of Education and Work. 36, 2, p. 153-168Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Co-creating engagement with the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education: modelling good practice in partnership curriculum design with early career academic staff
Brindley, J., Sims, S. & Langston, T., 1 Dec 2023, The School of Education, Languages and Linguistics: An Introduction to our Research. Ringrow, H. & Watkins, P. (eds.). University of Portsmouth, p. 100-113 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Thesis
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The mirror crack'd: An illuminative evaluation of the use and relevance of reflection in undergraduate Dental Care Professionals education
Brindley, J. (Author), Ryder, I. (Supervisor), Nov 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Exploring barriers to apprenticeship continuation
Brindley, J. (PI), Hogben, L. (CoI) & Swain, E. (CoI)
The Education and Training Foundation
21/03/24 → 1/10/24
Project: Research
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An evaluation of Polymer Burs for Caries Management by BSc Dental Therapy Undergraduates at a UK training establishment.
Brindley, J. (PI) & Taylor, J.-A. (CoI)
26/09/17 → 3/12/17
Project: Research
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Activities
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Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning (Journal)
Brindley, J. (Guest editor)
28 Jul 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning (Journal)
Brindley, J. (Peer reviewer)
19 Dec 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Staff and Educational Development Association Conference
Brindley, J. (Presented paper) & Lowe, T. (Presented paper)
9 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning (Journal)
Brindley, J. (Peer reviewer)
31 Jul 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Advance HE Learning and Teaching Conference 2023
Brindley, J. (Presented paper), Poole, R. (Presented paper), Cook, F. (Presented paper) & Sims, S. (Presented paper)
4 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Nairn Wilson Prize for Innovation & Excellence in Undergraduate Dental Education
Brindley, J. (Recipient), Jul 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Robin Davies Dental Care Professional Research Award
Brindley, J. (Recipient), 25 May 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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100 Years of Women in the Dental Profession in the U.K.
1/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment