About

As a Lecturer in the School of Midwifery, Children’s Nursing and Professional Practice, I focus on developing and delivering high‑quality General Practice education. My work supports the ambitions of England’s 10‑Year Health Plan by helping to upskill the primary care workforce as the NHS continues its shift from hospital‑based to community‑centred care.

Teaching responsibilities

My teaching focuses on developing confident, well‑prepared practitioners for the evolving primary care workforce. As module tutor for Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice, I introduce learners to the scope and realities of nursing within community settings, helping them understand how their skills align with modern general practice. I also lead the General Practice Assistant module, where I oversee curriculum design and delivery for learners stepping into, or progressing within, primary care support roles. My aim is to create clear, accessible learning that builds competence in both clinical and administrative tasks while supporting professional growth.

As programme leader for the Certificate of Credit in General Practice Nursing, I work closely with students and colleagues to ensure the programme remains aligned with national policy and workforce priorities. Across all my teaching, I strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where learners can develop confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for community‑based practice.

Professional interests

I am especially interested in how education can support the transition of care from hospital to community, and how multidisciplinary teams can be developed to meet the ambitions of national health policy. Preventative care, early intervention, and personalised support for people with complex needs are key themes in both my teaching and clinical work. I also have a strong interest in the development of new and emerging roles within general practice, and in creating learning pathways that build confidence, competence, and professional identity across the primary care workforce.

My broader academic interests include curriculum design for diverse and international cohorts, the integration of digital learning tools, and the creation of inclusive, accessible learning experiences that reflect the realities of modern community‑based healthcare.

Membership of professional bodies

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - Registered Nurse (Adult); Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber; Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

Qualifications

• BA Language and Literature in Education - University of York
• PGDip Adult Nursing - University of Sheffield
• Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing - Sheffield Hallam University
• PGCert General Practice Nursing - De Montfort University
• Enhancing Diabetes Care in Professional Practice - University of Hertfordshire
• Non-Medical Prescribing - University of Nottingham

Experience in industry

My professional interests centre on strengthening primary care through evidence‑based education, high‑quality clinical practice, and a strong focus on prevention and long‑term condition management. Alongside my academic role, I continue to work clinically as a senior practice nurse and non‑medical prescriber, which keeps my teaching grounded in the realities of contemporary general practice.

I also lead on the management of long‑term conditions, with particular interest in proactive, population‑based approaches that reduce health inequalities and support people to live well with chronic illness. This dual role allows me to bring current clinical insight directly into the learning environment, ensuring students engage with up‑to‑date practice, policy, and workforce priorities.