Personal Statement
I am a Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology Senior Lecturer with interests in curriculum development, authentic assessment and the learning experience.
Working in Higher Education for 14 years, I have experience in a variety of programme management roles and enjoy developing pre and post registration education which meets the needs of the future oncology care workforce.
I am Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a member of the Society and College of Radiographers.
In 2023, I completed my Professional Doctorate which explored the lived experience of student therapeutic radiographers when caring for patients with cancer in the clinical placement setting: an interpretive phenomenological analysis. I have a passionate interest in emotional labour, dissonance, compassion and professional resilience in the context of cancer care and pre-registration education.

Research Overview
I am an enthusiastic about the use of Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis (IPA) and exploring the 'Lived Experience' of pre-registration learners in the context of caring for cancer patients. Other research interests encompasses:
- The use of clinical simulation
-Radiotherapy induced pelvic late-effects and survivorship
-Colorectal cancer
-Radiotherapy induced skin toxicity
-Inclusive imagery and patient care
I am currently working on a collaborative project with the City of Liverpool College, exploring the use of makeup to create simulated radiotherapy induced skin reactions. Within the fields of nursing, medicine and other health professions, simulation of pathologies and injuries provides realistic training and a range of wearable “moulage” resources are commercially available. Within the field of radiotherapy, however, there are no available products or guidance supporting how to create simulated skin reactions. There is an unacceptable lack of representation of the diverse patient population in imagery and skin care guidance currently used in radiotherapy practice. Inclusive imagery, language and management approaches are essential. Pre and Post registration programmes of therapeutic radiography education must de-colonise and ensure practice and care is inclusive. This simulation work will be a much needed catalyst for change!