Personal profile
Biography
After earning a degree in Operating Department Practice, Nicola began their career within the NHS. Nicola is dedicated and highly skilled with extensive experience in hospital settings. Over the years, Nicola has demonstrated exceptional proficeincy in providing critical care during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
In recogniton of their contributions to the field, Nicola transitioned into academia, where they now serve as a Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University. In this role, Nicola is passionate about educating the next generation of ODPs, sharing their wealth of knowledge and practical experience. They are actively involved in curriculum development, research and mentoring students.
Nicola is passionate about advancing the field of Operating Department Practice through research contributing to the broader discourse on best practices and innovations in perioperative care.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PGCert, PGCE 14+ (M), University of Bolton
Sept 2020 → Jun 2022
Award Date: 30 Jun 2022
Diploma in Learning and Assessment in Practice, University of Bolton
May 2018 → May 2019
Award Date: 31 May 2019
BSc, Operating Department Practice, Edge Hill University
Sept 2015 → Sept 2018
Award Date: 16 Sept 2018
Access to HE Diploma Health Studies, Bolton College
Jun 2015 → Jun 2016
Award Date: 1 Jul 2015
Other positions
Programme Lead/SL Operating Department Practice, University of Bolton
Sept 2023 → Sept 2024
Lecturer Operating Department Practice, University of Bolton
May 2022 → Sept 2023
Associate Lecturer Operating Department Practice, University of Bolton
Apr 2021 → May 2022
Operating Department Practitioner, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Sept 2018 → Mar 2021
Cabin Crew Manager, Monarch Airlines
Jan 2000 → Mar 2014