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Research output per year
Accepting PhD Students
Research activity per year
My name Dr Rob Monks, and I am a Registered Nurse, Adult Field. I have worked as a Nurse in healthcare organisations in Lancashire and Greater Manchester. I transitioned into higher education 24 years ago initially as a Lecturer at the University of Suffolk, later I moved to the University of Bradford, before moving to the University of Central Lancashire as a Senior Lecturer in 2004. At UCLan I became a Principal Lecturer in Research and Innovation and was Lead Research Degree Tutor for PGR students for the Faculty of Health. I joined Edge Hill University in Jan 2021 and in March 2021 became Associate Head of Department, later becoming Head of Department in February 2023.
As an advocate for evidence-based practice and evidence-based education, I have experience in supervising PhD/Prof Doc students in exploring real world clinical practice issues in acute and critical care. Moreover, I have experience in developing and evaluating innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment by undertaking pedagogical evaluations. For example, exploring supervisory processes in PGR students and evaluating Module Assessment Group Supervision. Methodologically, I have experience of using experience-based co-design (EBCD) and have publications in this area. I also have a keen interest in qualitative methodology, particularly Grounded Theory.
My expertise in nurse education ranges from module leader, programme/course leadership, research degree admissions tutor, R&I Lead. Curriculum development lead. Both Pre and Post registration validations and pedagogical evaluations.
I have significant experience in PGR/PhD supervision, supervising many MRes, PhD and Prof Doc’s to successful timely completions. I have examined a range of MRes, PhD’s and Prof Doc’s. I have also chaired PhD exams in supporting new viva voce examiners. I have also supervised numerous MSc taught dissertations. I have also undertaken numerous mock PhD vivas.
I have chaired School and Faculty Research Ethics Committees. I was also an expert member and Chair of Preston HRA NHS Ethics Committee. I have also supported REF with regards to environment and organisation symposia and 3 Minute Thesis for PGR students.
I have refereed for numerous journals. I have published empirical research and discussion pieces in refereed clinical nursing journals and pedagogical journals. I have also presented numerous papers at national and international conferences.
I have responsibility for management and leadership for the Department of Adult Nursing and Primary, particularly meeting the School and Faculties KPIs. I Chair numerous committees in the School of Nursing. I have responsibility for 40 staff in my department and Line Management responsibility for a range of staff grades and responsibilities.
The above demands excellent management, leadership and motivational skills, which have been acquired from my extensive experience of working in the HE sector and partaking in management and leadership training programmes. I am self-motivated, conscientious, and proactive in dealing with challenges by taking a solution focused approach.
Pedagical Research
Critical Care Evaluations
Experiene based Co-Design Methodology
Qualitative Research
Grounded Theory
Pre and post registration Nursing
Acute Care
Research methods
External Examiner University of Keele
Links with Northern Qualitative Research groups
R&I Lead Preston Hospital
Blackpool Trust
MECC study HEE
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):
Postgraduate Certificate in Postgraduate Research Supervision, PGCert, University of Central Lancashire
2007 → 2008
Award Date: 28 Jul 2008
Nursing, PhD, A Grounded Theory Study of the Experiences of Illicit Drug Users & Nurses Caring for them on Medical Wards , University of Bradford
28 Sept 2001 → 24 Jun 2007
Award Date: 24 Jul 2007
Registered Educator - Practice Educator, NMC
2000 → 2001
Award Date: 23 Jul 2001
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods, PGDip, University of Bradford
1999 → 2001
Award Date: 23 Jul 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCert, University of Suffolk
1994 → 1996
Award Date: 22 Jul 1996
BSc Nursing , BSc
1992 → 1994
Award Date: 27 Jun 1994
Understanding and Application of Research
1992 → 1994
Award Date: 27 Jun 1994
External Examiner, University of Huddersfield
17 Dec 2017 → …
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate