College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Jane Turner speaking to colleagues
Jane Turner
Senior Lecturer in Nursing

As a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Jane Turner supports both students on the BSc Nursing course and colleagues with their learning, teaching and assessment activities. 

Ann talking to potential applicants at an open day
Ann Underhill
Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Ann teaches on the Occupational Therapy programmes and, as part of the Pre-Registration Occupational Therapy team, received a special commendation for excellence in the University's awards in the category of Best Performing Course or Programme in 2017/18.

Dr William Van Gordon
Dr William Van Gordon
Associate Professor in Contemplative Psychology

Associate Professor in Contemplative Psychology, Dr William Van Gordon is a Chartered Psychologist and international expert in the research and practice of meditation and mindfulness.

Faith Vargasf
Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Adult Nursing

As a lecturer in Adult Nursing, Faith is involved in delivering Stage 2 of the undergraduate Adult Nursing programme. This involves teaching clinical skills, supporting students as a personal tutor and helping to prepare students for Stage 3 of their course

Rita standing at a lectern in a classroom
Rita Varnam
Lecturer in Pre-qualifying Healthcare (Child Nursing)

After nursing for 38 years, Rita moved to an education role in 2004. Now semi-retired, Rita works part-time at the university and also within clinical practice.

Heather Venables
Senior Lecturer (Medical Ultrasound)

Heather Venables is a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Derby. She has a long-term interest in ultrasound technology and point-of-care ultrasound applications. Heather is an accreditor for the UK Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Practice (CASE) and represents the British Medical Ultrasound Society on CASE Council.   

Dr Katia Vione
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Lecturer in Psychology Dr Katia Vione joined the University of Derby in April 2017, having previously worked as a lecturer in Brazil and as a teaching assistant at Cardiff University.

Sharon Walker in a grey and purple graduation hat and gown
Dr Sharon Walker
Programme Leader

Sharon Walker is a Programme Leader in the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. She's also a supervisor for students on the Independent Studies module

Louise Wallace
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Debbie Watkinson standing next to a computer showing a screen about assessing patients, smiling
Debbie Watkinson
Senior Lecturer in Nursing

Debbie Watkinson is a qualified nurse and registered midwife and programme lead for student experience and a senior lecturer in pre-qualifying health care at the St Helena site in Chesterfield.