Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning
in Health and Social Work
Appointment of Deputy Editor
About the Journal
The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning in Health and Social Work* covers all aspects of practice teaching (‘field education’) in workplace settings in health and social work. It also considers the policy context, and the changing expectations of service users, Government and the public. The Journal is inclusive and international in scope. Material is practically relevant to what practitioners, managers and educators actually do in these fields. A main theme is the effectiveness of training and education as preparation for work. We believe that health and social work professions can and must learn with one another; hence our interprofessional approach.
The Deputy Editor
The Deputy Editor must be a professional in one of the Health fields covered by the Journal. They will work closely with the Editor, Professor Prospera Tedam (University College, Dublin), a social worker. Full editorial support is provided by the journal’s publishers, Whiting and Birch. An enthusiasm for the development of education and training in these fields is essential. Applications are welcome from any country in the world.
Applicants should have:
• editorial and peer review experience including the use of online publishing platforms
• a strong academic or advanced practice background
• sound editorial judgment – to be confident and decisive in evaluating manuscripts and making informed
decisions about their suitability for publication.
• the ability to identify emerging themes and topics in practice education and interprofessional learning
• the ability to identify, encourage and nurture authors, including practitioners and new contributors
• an understanding of the similarities as well as the differences between health professions
• sound understanding of interprofessional education
• good personal and professional networks, both national and international
• a commitment to promoting the Journal
The Deputy Editor should be able to attend two Board meetings a year (by Zoom), and also participate in
occasional Zoom meetings with the Editor and Publisher.
How to apply
Candidates should prepare a full professional CV (transcript) including positions held and publishing
experience with a covering letter explaining why they are interested in this post. These should be sent as
email attachments to the Publisher, David Whiting davidwhiting@whitingbirch.net and Jane McLaughlin
jm4whitingbirch@aol.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is noon British time on 8th January 2026.
Interviews
Interviews will be held during January 2026 (by Zoom for those unable to attend in person). The successful applicant will be expected to take up their role in February 2026. For further information about the role, please email the Editor, Professor Prospera Tedam (prospera.tedam@ucd.ie), or the publisher, David Whiting (davidwhiting@whitingbirch.net).
The Journal is published by Whiting and Birch Ltd, an independent publisher of books and journals for the human services
90 Dartmouth Road, London SE23 3HZ, England