Jayne Murphy
Head of Nursing Aston University
- Birmingham
Jayne Murphy is an experienced nurse, educator, and researcher. She is currently Head of Nursing.
Biography
Jayne’s passion for dementia care emerged early in her career and has shaped her academic and professional trajectory. She has contributed extensively to the development of future nurses, advanced practitioners, and specialist community practitioners. She has delivered dementia education across sectors, and presented nationally and internationally on dementia, risk, and decision making. Her PhD research at Keele University focused on decision making in advanced dementia, further cementing her knowledge in this field.
She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Queen’s Nurse, and an active member of several professional networks, including the Higher Education Dementia Network and the Association of District Nurse Educators.
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Certified Trainer and Coach, Positive Approach to Care
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Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Champion
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RCN Delirium Champion
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Associate Producer on an Award-Winning UK Film ‘Where did you go?’ about Lewy Body Dementia
2016
Education
Keele University
Ph.D.
Decision-Making in Advanced Dementia
2022
Keele University
M.A.
Medical Ethics and Law
2013
University of Wolverhampton
M.A.
Education for Health Care Professionals
2010
University of Wolverhampton
V300
Non-Medical Independent Prescribing
2007
University of Wolverhampton
Post Graduate Certificate
Long Term Conditions
2007
University of Wolverhampton
BSc (Hons)
Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
2004
University of Wolverhampton
RN DipHE
Adult Nursing
2000
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Royal College of Nursing
- Association of District Nurse Educators
- Queen’s Nurse
- Higher Education Academy : Senior Fellow
Articles
Tier 1 evaluating the implementation of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in learning disabilities and autism across interdisciplinarity health-related courses at Aston University
Frontiers in Medicine2026
Introduction: The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (OMMT) on Learning Disability and Autism was developed to address recognized gaps in healthcare professionals' education and training. Under the Health and Care Act, 2022, healthcare providers are required to ensure staff receive role-appropriate training in autism and learning disabilities. In response, NHS England introduced OMMT as a standardized national programme to support the development of a skilled and inclusive healthcare workforce, aligned with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (2023). This study reports on the first pilot implementation of Tier 1 OMMT within a higher education institution, involving students enrolled in Nursing, Biomedical Science, Physician Associate, Optometry, and Pharmacy programmes at Aston University, UK.
Evidence and practice: a review of vignettes in qualitative research
Nurse Researcher2021
Background: Developing and working through a PhD research study requires tenacity, continuous development and application of knowledge. It is paramount when researching sensitive topics to consider carefully the construction of tools for collecting data, to ensure the study is ethically robust and explicitly addresses the research question. Aim: To explore how novice researchers can develop insight into aspects of the research process by developing vignettes as a research tool. Discussion: This article focuses on the use of vignettes to collect data as part of a qualitative PhD study investigating making decisions in the best interests of and on behalf of people with advanced dementia.
Improving communication in dementia care
Nursing Times2016
Recognising and accepting the brain changes that cause dementia can help professionals and carers to develop and adopt suitable responses and methods of communicating with people who have the disease. This article looks at different types of conversations that can occur with people who have dementia and suggests strategies that encourage and support communication aiming to meet their needs. Caring for people with dementia can involve having difficult conversations, and choosing the best response to avoid causing distress can be challenging. There may be times when it is hard to know what to say, when the person is describing situations or circumstances that are difficult to believe, or you have no way of knowing they have actually happened.
Positive Approaches to Care: a new look at dementia education
Primary Health Care2017
This article provides an overview of relevant factors in dementia care. The number of people experiencing dementia is increasing and dementia is at the forefront of health policy. The evidence base for person-centred approaches and interventions in dementia is expanding and nurses are central to implementing these across care settings. This is a challenging time for dementia care and nursing has a major role in leading and developing these changes in practice. The article discusses the Positive Approaches to Care (PAC) philosophy as a training approach in caring for people with dementia.
