About

I am the Senior Simulation & Clinical Skills Technician for Health, Psychology & Social Care at the University of Derby. I work across disciplines in Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health.

At Derby University I specialise in nursing simulation, sensory immersion and virtual spaces to aid in alternative learning. Additionally, I manage the day to day technical provision of practical skills sessions within our core team of health specialist technicians.

Teaching responsibilities

1:1 or small group practical tutorials in various specialist equipment within our Clinical skills simulation suites for academics, researchers and students.

Professional interests

• Actualisation and realisation of concepts using specialist sensory, sound and simulation processes, such as creating immersive soundscapes to accompany acute ward simulations
• Creation of virtual environments to enhance simulated learning and the reach of arts exhibitions to a wider audience
• Medical Moulage for simulation and skills sessions

Research interests

• Inclusion of sensory immersion within medical and allied health simulation. 

Membership of professional bodies

• Currently working towards Registered Technician Status
• Currently working towards Fellowship with Advanced HE

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Creative Expressive Therapies - University of Derby.

Recent conferences

• University of Derby Technician Conference 2019
• IST Technical Conference (Institute of Science and Technology) 2020
• ASPHi Conference 2022

Experience in industry

I have 12 years of experience across various fields such as pediatric palliative care, health care & the creative arts with child PTSD, mental Heath, severe learning disabilities and communication disorders.

My main focus across parts of my career has been aimed towards desensitisation around medical procedures using sound and arts-based activities.

Additional interests and activities

• Technical Service Change Agent advocating the Technician Commitment