About

I qualified as an Operating Department Practitioner in 2012. During my clinical career in the NHS, I worked in ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynae and urology, oncology and paediatrics. In 2020, I joined Clinical Education and Support Team focusing on developing and facilitating the delivery of undergraduate non-medical programmes across the Trust.

In January 2022, I moved to University of Derby to teach and lead on the online nursing and perioperative practice modules.  Since January 2023, I lead the Perioperative Practice (Top-up) BSc (Hons) programme. 

My aim is to develop knowledge and practice and support students and colleagues, so all can provide the best for people they interact with during their career.

Teaching responsibilities

I lead the BSc (Hons) Perioperative Practice (Top-up) programme and lead and teach on variety of undergraduate modules including nursing, perioperative practice and operating department practice. I also supervise undergraduate student projects in areas related to healthcare.

In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I act as a Personal Academic Tutor to students, providing wellbeing and pastoral support throughout their academic journey.

Professional interests

I have a professional interest in perioperative practice, with an emphasis on non-technical skills 

Research interests

My research and scholarship interests relate to:

• Professional identity of ODPs, which is a subject of my doctoral studies
• Enhancing the student experience of teaching and learning, in particular through coaching and peer-assisted learning

Membership of professional bodies

• Fellow of the Advanced HE
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
• Associate Member of the British Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurses Association
• Link Member of the Association for Perioperative Practice

Qualifications

• Research Internship, NIHR/University of East Anglia, 2021
• MSc Medical and Healthcare Education, Anglia Ruskin University, 2018
• BSc (Hons) Perioperative Studies, University of Huddersfield, 2016
• Dip HE Operating Department Practice, Anglia Ruskin University, 2012

Experience in industry

I worked as a clinical ODP in the NHS for 8 years. During this time, I rotated around the ophthalmology, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynae and urology and oncology. I also held a position of a Clinical Leader in the Day Surgery Unit and was regularly assisting in ECT and cardioversion treatment. During my final two years in the NHS, I worked in the Clinical Education and Support Team, where I was responsible for developing and facilitating learning programmes for non-medical students and staff.

Additional interests and activities

In my free time, I enjoy reading non-fiction books, specifically about all aspects of mental health and serial killers.