About

I have had a diverse career inclusive of roles as a Registered Nurse Orthopaedics, Research Nurse, Practice Nurse, District Nurse, Health Visitor, Specialist Public Health Nurse, Nurse Prescriber and mentor for pre- and post-registration students. I am now the Programme Lead for the BSc Hons in Nursing Studies (online top-up) at the University of Derby. I have worked within education for the last 8 years and have over 30 years’ experience as a health professional and hold a BSc Hons in Specialist Practice and an MA in Public Health.

I was one of the first 50 nurses in the UK to pilot the Family Nurse Partnership, working alongside eminent professionals in this field. I have also initiated a number of innovative practice areas, including setting up a young people’s sexual health centre, and have presented at both local and national conferences on a wide range of subjects.

I have a keen interest in leadership and quality, and my subject specialist areas are young people, public health, maternal mental health, foetal brain development, and therapeutic relationships.

I have also contributed to research and have recognised published work.

Teaching responsibilities

I am the Programme Lead for the BSc Hons in Nursing Studies (online top-up) programme.

I am also a Senior Lecturer.

Professional interests

Leadership, and quality,  subject specialist areas are young people, public health and maternal mental health, foetal brain development and therapeutic relationships.

Equality and Diversity representative for online.

Partnership working

Research interests

I have worked in innovative practice in young people’s sexual health, child development, digital resilience, and safeguarding. I have conducted research, including randomised controlled trials, and have worked with Birkbeck, University of London, in relation to data and the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) programme.

I have a strong interest in developing changes in practice and fostering resilience in professional roles. I am passionate about education and progression, and in supporting others for social purpose.

Membership of professional bodies

• Nursing and Midwifery Council
• HEA Fellowship
• NASUWT
• CPHVA

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Specialist Practice/Health Visiting – Sheffield Hallam University
• MA Public Health- Sheffield Hallam University
• PGdipE Advanced – Life Long Learning/Health and Social  Education - University of Huddersfield

International experience

I lead on the BSc Hons in Nursing Studies (online) programme, which includes both UK and international students.

I have forged links with international organisations, streamlining students into the BSc Nursing Studies programme.

Recent publications

Teaching Healthcare Professional Students in Online Learning during COVID-19: Reflection of University Lecturers

• Article
• Full-text available

Journal of Concurrent Disorders

Dealing With Isolation Using Online Morning Huddles for University Lecturers During Physical Distancing by COVID-19: Field Notes

• Article
• Full-text available

The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning

Courses

• Nursing Studies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) (online)
• Perioperative Practice (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) (online)