Biography
I commenced training in 1993, at University of Bradford, asRN(Adult) in the first wave of ‘Project 2000’. On Qualifying I went on to workat BRI, on a female medical and infectious disease ward. Whilst in this post Iproduced information sheets for staff reference on infectious diseasesinformation for patients and carers on the support services available in thecommunity. I embarked on a distance leaning course to upgrade my diploma todegree level. It was at this early point in my career that I reflected on thecare being given and felt that I could deliver more holistic patient centredcare in the community setting. In 1999 I began working as a staff nurse withinthe community and commenced on the District Nursing BSc (Hons) at Leeds. In2003 I moved to a dual role combining clinical and educator responsibilities, asSpecialist Practitioner for Older People. A key element of my role wastraining, for health care professionals, GP’s, private care staff, voluntarysector, social service staff, as well as speaking at community groups on healthissues. I lead on several projects: Single Assessment Process (SAP). Fallsprevention. The 3 D'S (Delirium, Dementia and Depression). End of life care indementia. During this time I completed PG Certificates in both Palliative careand Dementia studies. In 2003 I completed the Extended and supplementary prescribing course I took up a dual role in Professional development/Advanced Practice and completed my MSc Advanced Practice (ANP) at Sheffield Hallam.This role initially involved focus on care homes and the quality and medicalprovision for residents, particularly those specialist mental health homes. Itthen developed into complex chronic disease management in community. Duringthis time I was involved in local and national policy development and on theNICE guidelines committee, as an expert advisor reviewing and updating theDementia Guidelines. I also worked as a freelance lecturer. In January 2020 Imoved to become a full-time lecturer at the University of Bradford. Within thisrole I am excited to have the opportunity to be involved in education of pre-regand post graduate students, as well as embarking on an academic pathwayinvolved in research.
