Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Jaden AllanMSc, PG Dip, BSc (Hons), RN, SFHEA. Director of International Development and Recruitment. Senior Lecturer, Learning Laeadership Lead (Peer support), Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health.

Jaden joined Northumbria University having spent several years working in a partnership hospital post as a practice placement facilitator (PPF) organising a range of health professional student placements and providing support to students and mentors during their clinical rotations. Jaden's clinical nursing experience is in critical care (respiratory, neurological and plastics) at the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, and earlier in acute surgery (GI and general) at Northumbria NHS Trust. Since joining the university, Jaden has held a number of complex module lead roles and he has been instrumental in developing the use of simulation within the nursing curriculum. Having many years of senior lecturer experience in teaching and leadership gives Jaden a sound foundation for his strategic and departmental work.

Over the past four years Jaden's roles have include Director of Programs and Director of Learning and Teaching (DLT ) with responsibility for curricula revalidation, quality teaching and assessment monitoring, departmental development and university vision delivery. He has also led on departmental timetabling, and faculty integration of timetabling systems.

Jaden is currently working as Director of International Development and Recruitment for the faculty of Health and Life Sciences, liaising with international partners and universities to develop the university’s 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 ClippertonBSc (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 DerbyshireProfessional 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‐FoxMasters 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 FlynnDoctor 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 FordFellow 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.