portfolio of Transnational Education (TNE) and international students both on campus and globally.
Jaden has developed, and been implementation lead, for a number of complex practice modules in Northumbria University's UK BSc (Hons) Nursing program. He is a lead on the implementation for a BSc (Hons) Nursing curricula in Malta.
He has led the development, and the successful implementation, of the ‘Learning Leadership scheme’ within Northumbria's Nursing programs. This peer support scheme prepares and develops students on nursing programs to support newer students as they make the transition into higher education and the world of nursing.
Jaden's learning and teaching interests are developing clinical skills, simulation (all levels), leadership, peer support and compassion in nursing. Jaden also has a particular interest in the use of technology to enhance and share learning.
Nicola Clipperton BSc (Hons) in Evidence Based Nursing Practice – Adult. Registered Nurse (RN).
Nicola began her nursing career in 2006, working as a Healthcare Assistant. In 2007, she attended the University of York, where she obtained her Adult Nursing degree. In 2010, Nicola moved to London to pursue a career in critical care. She worked for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the critical care department from 2010 to 2016, working her way up from newly qualified nurse to Senior Charge Nurse. While working in critical care, Nicola featured in the BBC2 documentary series; ‘Hospital’, providing an insight into the running of a busy London teaching hospital. In 2016, Nicola changed her focus toward oncology, where she became a Clinical Nurse Specialist, supporting those affected by bowel cancer. In 2018, Nicola relocated back to North Yorkshire and currently works as a Specialist Screening Practitioner for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program for Public Health England.
Julie Derbyshire Professional Doctorate (Education), MSc Practice Education and Development, BA (Hons) Education, DipHE Nursing, Certificate in Health Education, Registered General Nurse (RGN), Nursing Lecturer (NMC status), Fellow (FHEA).
Julie qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1992 and specialised in neurosurgical/trauma nursing, working within a regional neurosciences unit at Newcastle General Hospital for eight years. Julie moved into a specialist practice development role in 2000 before taking on the role of a Lecturer in Health and Social Care at an FE college. In 2003, after one year at the college and completing a BA (Hons) in Education, Julie moved to a Senior Lecturer role in Adult Nursing at Northumbria University. During this time, she completed masters and doctoral level study. Julie teaches predominantly undergraduate nursing students and is current program lead for the registered degree nursing apprenticeship. Julie also teaches her specialist subject of neurology to postgraduate students from different healthcare professions. Her other key areas of interest are interprofessional learning (IPL), study skills, critical care, service improvement and practice learning.
Sadie Diamond‐Fox Masters of Clinical Practice in Advanced Critical Care Practice (ACCP), BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, PGC Autonomous Healthcare Practice (AHP), Non‐Medical Prescriber (V300). Registered Nurse. ACCP member of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.
Sadie qualified as an Adult Nurse in 2008 and has since worked in various critical care departments including hepatobiliary, cardiothoracic, burns and general medical and surgical units. During this time she has progressed from Registered Nurse to her current specialist roles as Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) and Senior Lecturer and PFNA content expert for Northumbria University's ACCP training programs.
Sadie has various national links and responsibilities within the critical care field. She is current Co‐Lead for the Northern Region of ACCPs (ACCPNR), a regional group whose aim is to increase collaborative working of ACCPs to advance practice within critical care, while enhancing and supporting training and educational development. Sadie also sits on the North East Intensive Care Society (NEICS) Committee, which involves regular networking and engagement with international experts within the field, and collaboration with local critical care leads and practitioners.
Deborah Flynn Doctor of Nursing, MA Medical Education, PGC Academic Practice, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care, DipHE General Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Teacher (NMC), Fellow (FHEA). Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing, Northumbria University.
Deborah became a student nurse in 1986 at BG Alexander Nursing College and Johannesburg General hospital (now Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital) in Johannesburg, South Africa, completing her studies as a Registered Nurse (general, community health and psychiatry) and Midwife in 1990. Deborah worked across the South African public and private sector in general surgical and neuro medical wards. From 1993 to 2002, she worked as a Staff Nurse rising to a Charge Nurse in Germany and Switzerland in a variety of disciplines. In 2002, she returned to Britain to work as a Staff Nurse on an acute stroke unit.
Entering the educational sector in 2005, Deborah progressed from Practice Educator to Senior Lecturer and has taught on both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In 2018, she completed her doctorate exploring student nurses' experience of humour use in the clinical setting. Her key interests are clinical skills, humour in clinical care, stroke care, pharmacology and practice supervisor/assessor preparation.
Claire Ford Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), PG Diploma Midwifery, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN). Lecturer Adult Nursing, Northumbria University.
Claire joined the teaching team at Northumbria University in 2013, having spent time working within perioperative care and completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery. She studied for her BSc (Hons) and PG Dip at Northumbria University, and won academic awards for both, as well as the Heath Award in 2009. As a Lecturer, she teaches a range of modules across pre‐registration healthcare programs, both nationally and internationally, and has a passion for pain management, clinical skills, women's health, gynaecology, perioperative care and simulation. She also has an interest in using other forms of media and technology to facilitate and enhance deep learning and is the co‐founder of the ‘Skills for Practice’ website, which acts as a central repository for videos, posters and podcasts focusing on a range of clinical nursing procedures. In 2016, the website was shortlisted for the Student Nursing Times Awards – Teaching Innovation of the Year. In addition to teaching, Claire is involved in several research projects. Her PhD study examines preoperative pain planning using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and is underpinned by a critical ethnographic methodology. She is also involved in another research project, exploring the use of technology‐enhanced learning and virtual reality to augment undergraduate students’ learning.
Alexandra Gatehouse Alexandra Gatehouse graduated from Nottingham University in 2000 with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, following Junior Rotations in the Newcastle Trust. She is specialised in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Adult Critical Care, also working within New Zealand. In 2012, Alex trained as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, completing a Masters in Clinical Practice in Critical Care and qualifying in 2014. Alex subsequently completed her non‐medical prescribing qualification and continues to rotate within all of the Critical Care Units in Newcastle Upon Tyne, also enjoying teaching on the regional transfer course. She is a co‐founder of the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Northern Region Group and is a committee member of the North East Intensive Care Society. Alex has presented abstracts at the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine and the North East Intensive Care Society conferences.
Jan Guerin Dip General Nursing (RSA), BSc Nursing Education (RSA), PGD ANP(UK), Diploma General Adult Critical Care(RSA), Diploma Trauma and Emergency Nursing Science (RSA), Cert LSM/BSLM(UK).
Jan qualified as a General Registered Nurse in South Africa in 1992. She gained 12 years of accumulative experience working in acute care settings within the field of adult emergency and critical care including 4 years as a lead lecturer for Trauma and Emergency Nursing. Jan moved to the UK in 2006 and joined Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust as a Senior Staff Nurse in adult General ITU, which included a year of secondment experience in Critical Care Outreach at Charing Cross Hospital. In 2017, Jan worked for the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and in the roles as an ITU Nurse Educator and Practice Nurse Educator as lead for Clinical skills. Jan, moved