Alicia Vidal Nicholson
London,England
Summary
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Innovative individual with mastery in delivering impactful and engaging presentations and trainings. Experienced in establishing and managing online training systems. Noted for exceptional interpersonal skills and building lasting professional relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of management and educatuib
3
3
Certifications
Work history
Visiting Fellow
London South Bank University, DHSC Social Work, Community and Public Health
London
01.2023 - Current
- Achieved success as Deputy Course Director by spearheading the development and delivery of the curriculum, orchestrating curriculum design initiatives, and effectively presenting to validation panels for program approvals
- Manage teaching staff, conducting comprehensive risk assessments, seamlessly stepping into the Course Director role during absences
- Proactively responded to student feedback and external examiner input, ensuring a responsive and adaptive learning environment
- Fostered collaboration with key partners to enrich the educational experience
- Ensured the highest standards of quality assurance, standardisation, and inclusivity across all assessment processes throughout the degree programme.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for faculty-wide use.
- Coordinated recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
Practice Development Nurse/Tutor & Deputy Course Director
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Dental Academy
01.2019 - Current
- Smoothly managed general operations, including sickness management, conducting appraisals, and providing personalised support for professional development
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining learning management systems to optimise educational delivery and facilitate student engagement
- Boosted employee performance, developing plans and programs to facilitate cross-training between departments and roles.
- Aligned training programmes with corporate objectives, meeting established metrics to drive growth.
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to refine and update training resources.
- Reported on training program needs and challenges, collaborating with management to address improvements.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Worked closely to devise and monitor personalised development programmes tailored to over 200 employees to drive professional advancement.
Dental Nurse Trainer/Assessor
Kings College Hospital, Dental Team Education Centre
London
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Recognised as the lead tutor, guiding students in both on-site and distance learning environments to achieve academic excellence with 100% online pass rate.
- Innovatively integrated technology into educational sessions, elevating the learning experience and maximising student engagement
- Provided comprehensive exam preparation and support to ensure students success.
- Delivered holistic support and guidance to students with diverse needs, fostering inclusivity and enabling their success
- Collaborated effectively with fellow educators to analyse data and devise strategic instructional approaches that align with student learning objectives
- Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.
Dental Staff Nurse
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Oral Surgery Department
London
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Played a pivotal role in oral surgery clinical procedures and the establishment of new patient clinics, providing exceptional chairside assistance to clinicians
- Maintained rigorous infection control protocols to ensure a safe and sterile clinical environment and over 90% compliance,
- Demonstrated leadership by supervising and mentoring new and trainee staff members, fostering their professional growth and development
- Facilitated the learning journey of undergraduate dental students, imparting valuable knowledge and skills to enhance their educational experience
- Performed phlebotomy and cannulation procedures as needed, ensuring efficient patient care delivery
- Assisted seamlessly during various radiology procedures, including ultrasounds, sialograms, endoscopies, and fine needle biopsies, contributing to accurate diagnostic outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (HONS) Management Professional (Executive) Health and Social Care
Manchester Metropolitan University
London 01.2022 - 02.2024
Master of Arts - Advanced Educational Practice
University College London (UCL)
London 01.2018 - 09.2020
PGCE - Post Compulsory Education
University College London (UCL)
London 09.2015 - 06.2017
Assessors Award - undefined
TAQA
08.2019 -
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace - undefined
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
05.2017 -
Sedation for Dental Nursing - undefined
National Examining Board of Dental Nursing
09.2016 -
Diploma in Dental Nursing - Dental Nursing
The Royal London Hospital
London 09.2011 - 09.2012
Skills
- Programme development and management
- Training and development
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Learning management systems (LMS) proficiency
- Training programme design
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Capability gap analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Confident communicator
- Learning and development interventions
- Simulation training
Certification
Advance HE
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
FHEA PR Ref: PR278733
Jan 2024
Chartered Management Member
Chartered Management Institute
Issued Feb 2024
Credential ID: 50763
Society of Education and Training
Qualified Teacher (Lifelong Learning) Status April 2022
Accomplishments
Apprentice Line Manager of the Year Award
National Apprenticeship Week
May 2022
Mary Seacole Leadership Award
NHS Leadership Academy
Feb 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Visiting Fellow
London South Bank University, DHSC Social Work, Community and Public Health
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - BA (HONS) Management Professional (Executive) Health and Social Care
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2022 - 02.2024
Assessors Award - undefined
TAQA
08.2019 -
Practice Development Nurse/Tutor & Deputy Course Director
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Dental Academy
01.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Advanced Educational Practice
University College London (UCL)
01.2018 - 09.2020
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace - undefined
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
05.2017 -
Sedation for Dental Nursing - undefined
National Examining Board of Dental Nursing
09.2016 -
Dental Nurse Trainer/Assessor
Kings College Hospital, Dental Team Education Centre
01.2016 - 01.2019
PGCE - Post Compulsory Education
University College London (UCL)
09.2015 - 06.2017
Dental Staff Nurse
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust, Oral Surgery Department
01.2013 - 01.2016
Diploma in Dental Nursing - Dental Nursing
The Royal London Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2012