About

I assist academics and students in a variety of functions within the accomplished Health, Psychology and Social Care technical team. My specialisms include producing training videos, interactive learning activities, virtual reality and immersive suite environments. I also help with resource provision for practical sessions and recording of assessments throughout the college.

The knowledge I have gained through years of working in film, television, music videos and promotional work is something I use to enhance my professional collaborations with staff on all levels at the University and other companies such as the NHS.

In my spare time, I'm a singer-songwriter.

Teaching responsibilities

As an expert in a range of software from Adobe, Apple and Microsoft, I have provided tutorials for students and staff. My support has extended to teaching filming production and editing, digital photography, image manipulation, audio work and music production. I also take part in ward simulations for nursing, assisting with the remote operation of simulated patients. I enjoy bringing a higher level of realism to the learning environment by playing the role of a medical professional for student nurses to interact with.

Professional interests

• Healthcare advances
• Rare diseases
• Genetics

Research interests

• Technology-enhanced learning and testing is something that I continue to research, pooling knowledge with other technicians and professionals to build new practices
• Researching software workflow combinations to streamline and enhance audio-visual projects
• Investigating innovative recycling methods and sustainability

Membership of professional bodies

• Currently working towards ASPiH - RSciTech (Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare - Registered Science Technician)
• Currently working towards Fellowship with Advanced HE

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing with Geography - University of Derby
• HND Environmental Science - University of Derby

Recent conferences

• Epidemic Ethics - Using 'unproven' clinical interventions during public health emergencies: Ethical considerations (Global Health Network)
• EdTech and Covid-19: Learning to Access, Access to Learning
• HPSC Research Showcase (Health, Psychology and Social Care)
• IST Technical Conference (Institute of Science and Technology)
• EdTech Summit
• TechMeet (National Technician Development Centre)
• University of Derby Technician Conference

Experience in industry

• Stickmen Pictures - Producer, cinematographer, editor
• BBC - Various freelance camerawork
• Strawman Films - Camerawork
• Derbyshire Constabulary/Derby City Council - Cameraman and editor promoting Racial Equality

International experience

• Currently involved in an EDS research project with Rare Disease Advocacy Movement, New York. The project is run by Nadia Bodkin, who is also the Founder of Blaze Therapeutics
• In 2008, I stayed in Lesotho to produce the documentary ‘Ha Simone Sunrise’, an exploration of the charitable schemes carried out in a traditional mountain community dealing with systemic isolation, poverty and a HIV and Aids pandemic. The documentary garnered interest from Prince Seeiso, who jointly founded the charity Sentebale with Prince Harry. The High Commissioner of Lesotho attended a screening on Prince Seeiso's behalf

Additional interests and activities

• Technical Service Change Agent advocating the Technician Commitment
• Disability Advocate with a focus on invisible health conditions
• A keen singer and guitarist, I compose acoustic and electronic music
• I like drawing, photography, and creating digital artwork

In the media

• University of Derby - Role Models and Allies: Disability Role Model
• BBC Radio Derby - 07-Jun-22 - Talking about Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder and Off-Road Explorer Fundraiser
• Student Nursing Times Awards 2021 - Finalist nominee alongside Suzanne Jarvis RN, Senior Pre-Registration Lecturer in Adult Nursing, for Best Student Experience with 'Dr Rea End's Dilemma'
• University of Derby - The Union Education Awards 2021 - Support Staff of the Year Award
• University of Derby - Made In Derby - Alumnus Dan Tee
• BBC Radio Derby – Supporting regional film making talent
• Derby Telegraph – Interviews on 'A Mid-Summer Nightmare', 'The Darkness in the Fields' and 'Sparks'
• The One Show – Segment: 'The Psychology of Collective Expression and Visual Feedback'
• Crimewatch – Segment: 'The Dangers of Unsecure WiFi'

Recent publications

• The Nursing Times - Research Article: Creating An Escape Room Experience For Student Nurses
• Rare Disease UK - Article: The Mobility Yoyo
• Inform Issue 351 - Vaccine Stories
• The Cambridge Hall Poetry Journal - Poem: 'When It Descends'
• Inform Issue 338 - 5 minutes with Dan Tee
• Free Falling Anthology - Poem: 'Tickbox'
• Jacqui Bennett Writer's Bureau (JBWB) - Short story: 'Lifeblood'