College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Sharan Watson
Postgraduate Lecturer

Sharan is a nurse, non medical prescriber and postgraduate lecturer at the University of Derby. Her areas of specialist knowledge and skills are palliative and end of life care and advanced communication skills.

Charlie Whiffin
Professor Charlie Whiffin
Professor of Nursing

Charlie's specialist interest area is the impact of acquired brain injury on the family. Charlie is currently examining the potential for storytelling techniques to improve family well-being and adjustment. Charlie is also investigating the role of non-medical providers in the provision of safe effective neurosurgical care in low-and middle-income countries.

Rebecca White
Programme Lead - MSc Medical Ultrasound Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging: Medical Ultrasound Module Lead: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Ultrasound

Rebecca teaches across the MSc Medical Ultrasound Programme and BSc Diagnostic Imaging Programme. 

Dr James Williams
Senior Lecturer in Therapeutic Arts (Music) Ethnomusicologist

James Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Therapeutic Arts (Music) teaching composition, improvisation, and performance. James is the Programme Leader for BA (Hons) CET and previously lectured in Music Composition for four years at the University of Hertfordshire where he taught music theory and perspectives on electroacoustic and electronic composition.

Simon Williams
Assistant Head of Discipline for Social and Community Studies, Programme Leader for Youth Work and Community Development

As acting Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer, Simon Williams is has responsibility for the overview of the programme as well as development of placements as well as teaching and tutorials. Simon is also active in promoting Youth Work nationally and supporting local organisations see the positives of engaging youth workers.  

Dr Sophie Williams outside
Dr Sophie Williams
Assistant Head of Discipline: Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

Programme director for Psychology, Dr Sophie Williams is a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Sophie's research interests lie in women’s health and long-term conditions, her research particularly focuses on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and quality of life.

Vanessa Wilson
Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Healthcare

Wendy Wood
Postgraduate Research Student

Wendy's research is concerned with the experience of therapists that are using the principles and practices of Compassion Focused Therapy in their personal and professional lives. 

Julia Woodland
Senior Lecturer Pre-Qualifying Healthcare Programme Lead Assistant Practitioner Programmes Interim Head of Discipline Enhanced and Associate Healthcare Practice

As a Lecturer in the Pre-qualifying Healthcare team, Julia Woodland is responsible for the teaching of students on the Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioners and Nurse Associates.

Dr Amelia Woodward
Researcher and Lecturer in Health, Psychology and Social Care.

Dr Woodward is a researcher in the Health and Social Care Research Centre, she carries out research in issues relating to public health and primary care. She has a background in psychology and expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.