I joined the University of the West of Scotland as a Lecturer on the MSc Advancing Practice and BSc (Adult) Nursing programmes in 2016. Key areas of focus include; advanced work-based learning, pre-registration clinical skills, mentorship preparation and role development.

Having worked in a variety of healthcare settings for several years, I have clinical experience in the full spectrum of emergency care.  In addition, I have a keen interest in the continuing professional development of nurses. In my previous role as a NES Nursing and Midwifery Practice Educator, I was responsible for responding to key national and local healthcare priorities through the development and delivery of education at strategic and practice levels.

I am currently working towards a Professional Doctorate focused on translation of knowledge within nursing practice and nurse education.

Previous practice-based projects have focused on:

• Facilitation of Learning in Practice; supporting the development of practitioners with an educational role and remit in clinical practice
• Implementation of Reflection in Practice
• Supporting learning in a different way; exploring of the use of WebEx to deliver shared learning in practice
• Development and use of ePortfolios by mentors, registered nurses and midwives
• Preparing practitioners for NMC revalidation
• Contribution to the development of educational strategies focused on; Healthcare Associated Infection, Vulnerable People (Adults) and Dementia

Potential collaborative partners include;

• NHS Boards
• NHS Education for Scotland
• Health and Social Care Partners