Dr James Vinales

Associate Professor Head of School (Health Sciences)

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Biography

A highly experienced paediatric and adult registered nurse, Dr James Jude Vinales brings over 25 years of expertise in both nursing practice and higher education. Dr James Jude Vinales qualified as a registered adult nurse in 2000 and as a registered children’s nurse in 2001, both at the University of Sheffield. James holds a PhD, MSc in Leadership and Management, MA in Nursing Studies and Education, Bachelor in Medical Science –Paediatric Nursing and an Advanced Diploma in Adult Nursing.

During his career as a Registered Nurse as well as an educator in higher education, James has worked in Sheffield, Birmingham (Birmingham City University – Senior Lecturer Nursing 2007-2012) and Kingston (Kingston University and St George’s University of London via the School of Health Studies at the Gibraltar Health Authority as Senior and Principal Lecturer Nursing- 2012-2019)  Melbourne (Australia 2004-2005) and Gibraltar (2001-2004; 2005-2007 and 2012 to date).

James joined the University of Gibraltar in 2019 to become programme coordinator on the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and Diploma in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse programme). Currently, as Head of School (Health Sciences) at the University of Gibraltar, James is responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality assurances of the following programmes:

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology (online), MSc Contemporary Healthcare, MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling and the Access to Healthcare.

James sits on the following Committees / Boards at the University;

  • Academic Board
  • Learning and Teaching Committee
  • Quality Enhancement Committee
  • Board of Governors (staff representative member)

Research Interests

James’ main research interest lies in student support, mentorship, preceptorship and collegiality within education and healthcare settings.

Publications

  • Vinales, J, J. (2013) Evaluation of Makaton in practice by children’s nursing students. Nursing children’s and young people. 25 (3): p14-17.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2015). Mentorship part 1: the role in the learning environment. British Journal of Nursing. Vol 24(1), pp 50-53.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2015) Mentorship part 2: assessing pre-registration student nurses. British Journal of Nursing. Vol 24(3), pp 174-177
  • Vinales, J, J. (2015). Exploring failure to fail in pre-registration nursing. British Journal of Nursing. Vol 24(5), pp 284-288.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2015) The learning environment and learning styles: a guide for mentors. British Journal of Nursing. Vol 24(8), pp 454-457.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2015) The mentor as a role model and the importance of belongingness. British Journal of Nursing. Vol 24(10), pp 532-535.

Conferences

  • Vinales, J, J. (2025) Efficiency and Innovation: meeting financial and time demands – Gibraltar Model of Collaboration. Council of Deans of Health, summer conference, Newcastle (UK), 10-12th June 2025.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2025) Nurse education, 20 years and beyond. Community Lecture Series; University of Gibraltar.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2024) The importance of collegial mentoring (G-mentoring) in work-based learning. An International Conference on Healthcare Education in Practice (online). University of Gibraltar.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2023) Research that Benefits Gibraltar, Mentorship Support for Mentors in Nursing. University of Gibraltar.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2023) Mentorship and the School Teacher. Department of Education, Westside School Gibraltar.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2018) The Gibraltar BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and School of Health Studies (SHS) new provision. Kingston University London and St George’s University of London.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2018) The implementation of online platforms for mentor and mandatory updates. Gibraltar Health Authority Conference.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2016) Service user involvement in the assessment of pre-registration student nurses. Gibraltar Health Authority.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2012) An evaluation of the students views and experience using Makaton in Children’s Nursing. Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Poster presentation “Highly commended poster and work by the RCN.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2012) An evaluation of the students views and experience using Makaton in Children’s Nursing. Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Harrogate, Symposium presentation.
  • Vinales, J, J. (2006) The role of the Mentor. Gibraltar Health Authority, Conference. Round table presentation.