About

Sue is the Associate Head and Professional Lead for Paramedic and ODP programmes, with previous experience of Course Leader and lecturing roles, teaching on a wide range of modules. Sue has been employed at the university since 2004, following a secondment from the ambulance service, and was heavily involved in the development of the first paramedic programme, seeing it through many approvals since. Sue now leads and manages the course teams, in the development and delivery of the programmes, ensuring we meet quality and regulatory standards, with both the University and our PSRB's. 

Sue joined the ambulance service in 1982 as a cadet, continuing her studies to become a paramedic in 1989, enjoying a range of managerial roles, including Operational Manager, Leading Ambulance Person, and finally an IHCD tutor.

To further her studies Sue completed her PGCE and then her Masters in Adult Education in 2009. Following this completing the Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Practice. 

Interested in simulation and the virtual learning environment, enhancing the student experience. 
Also involved with the quality and governance of programmes and Fitness to Practice. 

Student experience 
Simulation

Teaching

College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences

Development of the paramedic curriculum with the College of Paramedics (CoP)

Paramedic and Operating Department Practice 

Research

• Health Research Institute

Publications

Sepsis poster presentation  Ambex Conference 2007

Section Reviewer for Emergency Care  in the Streets, 6th ed, Nancy Caroline

Other activities

• Partnership working with our external partners and placement providers
• Collaborates with the College of Paramedics attending meetings nationally.
• Collaborates with other HEI's and forums for the development of Paramedicine 
• Previous External Examiner for UCLAN, University of Worcester and University of Sunderland