I am a contributor to the Man Hug: A monthly men's mental health Podcast.

I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years. I have worked as a Cardiac Specialist Nurse based in A&E for 12 years and previously worked within several NHS trusts in Cheshire and Merseyside. I continue to teach in practice as an Advanced Life Support Instructor.

I completed a Master of Education and attained Fellowship with The Higher Education Academy. I have taught in Higher Education for the past 14 years. I joined Liverpool John Moores University in January 2020 as a Senior Lecturer. I teach on the pre-registration nursing BSc and I am also part of the Advanced Practice team and the Non-Medical Prescribing team.

I am chair of a local charity Moving on with Life and Learning (MOWLL) which is a Liverpool grown organisation dedicated to the rights and social inclusion of self-advocates with Learning Disabilities, enduring mental health issues and acquired disabilities. Our mission is to provide the best person focused service to ensure individuals develop socially, personally and professionally.

Degrees

University of Chester, UK, MEd
Edgehill University, UK, BSc (Hons) Specialist Practice

Certifications

West Lancashire College of Nursing & Midwifery, Diploma (HE) Nursing

Postgraduate training

Non-Medical Prescribing, UK, University of Chester, ? - present
Higher Education Award Developing Clinical Skills, UK, EdgeHill University, ? - present