Personal Statement
I have worked at the University of Liverpool since 2017. My research interests are around the ophthalmic care of children with special educational needs (SEN) and cerebral visual impairment. I have extensive clinical experience in this area having worked in the children's centre at York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 10yrs prior to my appointment as lecturer at the University. My interest also led me to become co-chair of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society Clinical Advisory Group for SEN (2017-2021). My current research projects and collaborations are; the development of national guidance for children with cerebral visual impairment, assessment tools for children with severe cerebral visual impairment, parent stress, the impact of the use of smartphones on the ocular focusing mechanism (accommodation), and enhancing the online learning environment in higher education.

Personal Statement
Dr Clague-Baker has been qualified as a physiotherapist for 31 years. She has worked clinically in Manchester, Cardiff, Philadelphia (USA) and Leicester. For the last 17 years she has taught neurological physiotherapy and research at Coventry University, University of Leicester and University of Liverpool. She was funded by the Stroke Association to complete her PhD on the topic of cardiovascular fitness in people post-stroke. She has published and presented this work nationally and internationally. In 2021, she was funded by the ME Association to investigate the physiological effects of everyday activity for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (PwME). Also in 2021 she was funded by the University of Liverpool to explore the use of heart rate monitoring (HRM) in PwME using an international survey and international interview-based studies. In 2023 she was funded to conduct a pilot study to explore this approach with PwME. In addition, she has conducted an international survey and an international interview-based study of the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) and is planning a randomised controlled trial exploring the use of tVNS for PwME. Her ongoing research interests relate to neurological physiotherapy, in particular ME, LongCovid and stroke and in the areas of fatigue management, exercise-based rehabilitation, mental health and healthy lifestyles.

Research Overview
Dr Clague-Baker was funded by the Stroke Association to complete her PhD on the topic of cardiovascular fitness in people post-stroke completed in 2019. She has published and presented this work nationally and internationally. In 2021, she was funded by the ME Association to investigate the physiological effects of everyday activity for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (PwME). Also in 2021 she was funded by the University of Liverpool to explore the use of heart rate monitoring (HRM) in PwME using an international survey and international interview-based studies and is planning a pilot study to explore this approach with PwME. In addition, she has conducted an international survey and an international interview-based study of the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) and is planning a randomised controlled trial exploring the use of tVNS for PwME. Her ongoing research interests relate to neurological physiotherapy, in particular ME, LongCovid and stroke and in the areas of fatigue management, exercise-based rehabilitation, mental health and healthy lifestyles.

Publications:
Contributed to:
World Physiotherapy. World Physiotherapy Response to COVID-19 Briefing Paper 9. Safe rehabilitation approaches for people living with Long COVID: physical activity and exercise. London, UK: World Physiotherapy; 2021.

Full articles
Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Gillies, C, Singh, S. (2022) 'Adapted cardiac rehabilitation for people with sub-acute, mild-to-moderate stroke: a mixed methods feasibility study'. Physiotherapy, 115, 93-101

Mark W. Orme, Nicola J. Clague-Baker, Matthew Richardson, Sophie Drewry, Thompson G. Robinson, Sally J. Singh (2020) 'Does cardiac rehabilitation for people with stroke in the sub-acute phase of recovery lead to physical behaviour change? Results from compositional analysis of accelerometry-derived data'. Physiotherapy, 107, 234-242

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Gillies, C, Singh, S. (2019)' The Incremental Shuttle Walk Test and Six minute walk test: How valid and reliable are they when measuring cardiovascular fitness in sub-acute, mild to moderate stroke patients?' Physiotherapy, 105, 275-282

Clague-Baker, N, Carpenter, C, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S and Singh, S. (2017) 'A qualitative study exploring patients’, with mild to moderate stroke, and their carers’ perceptions of healthy lifestyles before and after a stroke'. Int J of Th and Rehab, 24, 9, 375-384

Andersen,E, Conroy, S, Pollard, L, Clague-Baker, N (2012) 'The challenges for interprofessional team working when establishing a new integrated service for older people'. Journal of Interprofessional Care.

Clague, N et al, (2007) 'Pilot study to explore the feasibility of a randomised trial to determine the dose effect of physiotherapy patients admitted to hospital following a fall'. Practical Evidence, 2, 2, 4-12

Abstracts
O’Neill, S, Jarvis, H, Cornell, H and Clague-Baker, N. (2018) 'Achilles tendon structure in people with a neurological disorder'. Int J of Stroke

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Singh, S. (2018) 'Patient experiences of an adapted cardiac rehabilitation programme post-stroke'. Int J of Stroke, 13, 3S

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Singh, S. (2018) 'Cardiac rehabilitation and stroke teams’ attitudes to people with stroke taking part in cardiac rehabilitation: focus group study'. Int J of Stroke, 13, 3S

Orme, M. Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Drewry, S, Singh, S. (2018)
'Does cardiac rehabilitation change physical activity and sedentary behaviour for people with mild-to-moderate stroke in the sub-acute phase of recovery?' Int J of Stroke, 13, 3S

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Singh, S. (2017) 'Cardiac rehabilitation and stroke teams’ attitudes to people with stroke taking part in cardiac rehabilitation: focus group study'. Clinical Rehabilitation. (abstract)

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Gillies, C. Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S, Singh, S. (2017) 'Cardiac rehabilitation for people with sub-acute, mild to moderate stroke: results from a mixed methods feasibility study'. Int J of Stroke (abstract)

Clague-Baker, N, Robinson, T, Drewry, S, Hagenberg, A, Gillies, C, Singh, S.
(2016) 'A comparison of laboratory and field based exercise tests of cardiovascular fitness in sub-acute, mild to moderate stroke patients'. Int J of Stroke, (abstract) 11, 4S

Clague-Baker, N, Carpenter, C, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S and Singh, S. (2015) 'Attitudes and understanding of exercise and healthy lifestyles in people with mild to moderate sub-acute stroke'. Int J of Stroke, 10(supplement 5):40. (abstract)

Clague-Baker, N, Carpenter, C, Robinson, T, Hagenberg, A, Drewry, S and Singh, S. (2015) 'Attitudes towards Cardiac Rehabilitation for people with mild to moderate sub-acute stroke'. Int J of Stroke, 10(supplement 5):38. (abstract)

Research Projects:

2022 – International student focus groups
2022 – International student survey
2022 - An international interview-based study exploring the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis.
2022 - An international survey of experiences and attitudes towards Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation for people with Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2022 - An international interview-based study exploring the use of pacing with heart rate monitoring by people with myalgic encephalomyelitis. £1000
2021 - An international survey of experiences and attitudes towards Pacing using a heart rate monitor for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2020 - Feasibility of investigating oxygen consumption (VO2), Heart rate, Blood pressure, lactic acid levels and activity levels of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis during normal daily activities. £30,500
2014 – Principal Investigator for cardiac rehabilitation and stroke trial – PhD study £207,000
2014 – Principal Investigator for Leicester arm of TRIO trial – RCT based at Edinburgh University
2013 – Principal Investigator for Leicester arm of PROVE trial – RCT based at Oxford University £4,000
2013 – Principal Investigator for Leicester arm of ARM Pain trial – RCT based at Aberdeen University £1,800
2011 – Principal Investigator for Leicester arm of Multi-centred RCT based at Warwick University – SARAH trial £1,000
2010 – Therapy lead for Leicester arm of Multi-centred RCT based at Birmingham University – PDRehab trial £19,000
2000 – A pilot study to investigate the feasibility of a RCT to determine the dose effect of inpatient physiotherapy for elderly fallers. – Principal investigator - MPhil project - £10,000

Personal Statement
I am a lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography, in the school of Allied Health Professions and Nursing. I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a member of the Society of Radiographers and member of the International Association of Forensic Radiographers. Although I cover many areas of Ionising Radiation specialities, I have advanced qualification in Nuclear medicine and PET-CT, have specialised in CT and also have experience in Interventional Radiography, cardiac catheter Laboratory, theatre and mobile radiography and medical research imaging (pre-clinical and clinical trials). I also have experience of management in Radiology. I am currently undertaking Doctoral studies.

Research Overview

Current Doctoral degree research is covering Forensic imaging utilising Micro-CT systems.

Personal Statement
Vikki Barnes-Brown is the Professional lead within the Occupational Therapy Programmes at the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing.
She is a senior lecturer and senior fellow of HEA.
She started her career working for the NHS, as an occupational therapist within adult services before moving to community paediatrics, as an occupational therapist, service manager and clinical lead. Working predominantly with children aged 0-19 years with a range of conditions and providing operational management to the therapy service.

Personal Statement
Currently I work in the School of Health Sciences, as a lecturer and admissions tutor for the Post Graduate and Undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography programmes. I have worked here since 2011 but have been in higher education since 2005. Previous to that I was a senior radiographer and clinical tutor in practice, gaining a wealth of clinical experience. Between 2008 and 2011 I had the good fortune of undertaking radiographic imaging for the players at Liverpool Football Club. As an avid Liverpool fan this was a dream come true. More recently my attentions have turned to clinical teaching on both the PG and UG programmes. My focus includes radiographic technique, anatomy/physiology and image interpretation. I am also fully invested in the admissions process; to ensure recruitment remains at a high standard and our prospective applicants feel supported in making the decision to study with us.

Research Overview
My research interests include learning and teaching approaches, student engagement and recruitment strategies.

Personal Statement
I qualified as a therapy radiographer from the University of Liverpool in 1996 and enjoyed clinical work in a variety of departments including the Christie (Manchester), Auckland Oncology in New Zealand and the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. I moved into academia in 2002 when I started work as a Lecturer for Sheffield Hallam University. At Sheffield I was the Course leader for the MSc Radiotherapy Planning and module leader for the first year Physics and Equipment modules for both BSc and Post Graduate Diploma courses. I quickly developed a keen interest in e-learning and published on a wide range of technology enhanced learning initiatives. Following on from this I was responsible for leading the initial development and evaluation of a Skin Apposition Simulator using a 3D Immersive Visualisation Environment; the results from my work led to the subsequent commercialisation and widespread use of VERT as a Radiotherapy training tool. I developed my passion for Physics, Planning and CT Anatomy and led the development of CPD Short Courses in CT Anatomy, Structure outlining and IMRT planning. Following from the success of these study days I co-authored the leading textbook "CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy" which continues to enjoy strong sales internationally.

From 2011 to 2015 I was employed as Course Coordinator at Queensland University of Technology where I had full responsibility for all aspects of the Radiation Therapy Course. I forged strong collaborative relationships with national clinical educators and my fellow Program Coordinators across the country, leading to several high profile research projects including a state-wide audit of practice. While working in Queensland I led a successful funding bid for $430,000 to develop a Medical Imaging Training Immersive Environment; this allows medical imaging students to practice a range of radiographic techniques in a realistic 3D virtual environment.

In 2015 I returned to these shores and was appointed to my current position back at the University of Liverpool where I enjoy a wide range of teaching duties as well as furthering my skills, experience and research interests in simulation-based learning, Virtual Reality (VR) and games-based learning. I have led a number of major funded projects around simulation and VR, including my pioineering work in simulated placements which led to my team winning a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence, my mental wellbeing VR environment and my current work on clinical applications of VR for improving the radiotherapy patient experience. In my spare time, I am the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice. I am one of the 3 editors of the 9th edition of Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy and in 2025 won the University of Liverpool's "Lecturer of the Year" award.

Research Overview
I have research interest and experience in the applications of VR including educational (clinical skills simulation) support for mental wellbeing (mindfulness) and clinical patient experience enhancement (head and neck immobilisation). I also have interests in a wide range of pedagogic and scholarship projects. My most recent project investigated the use of VR for Student Mental Wellbeing while on clinical placement; this funded project led to improvements in the student experience for learners attending remote placement and showed that students improved their mindfulness and enjoyed the ability to escape.

I am currently working on clinical research following my PhD relating to use of 3D virtual reality in radiotherapy which aims to improve the radiotherapy experience for head and neck cancer patients. This exciting project aims to use a VR delivery system as an immobilisation device, meaning that patients can experience an alternative reality during claustrophobic MR-based radiotherapy treatments.

In terms of expertise I have a wide range of research skills encompassing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. I enjoy leading and working within research teams and have a passion for inspiring engagement with research especially with novice researchers. My main area of pedagogical research expertise is the development and evaluation of educational 3D VR and simulation resources. I believe that VR and simulation both have plenty of potential for enriching the learning experience and improving understanding of clinical processes and techniques. The key priority in regard to this is establishing and measuring the educational gain as opposed to the user satisfaction feedback measures that are commonly used. This is quite a challenge!

Personal Statement
My research is contributing to a greater understanding of the difference nurses can make for people in pain. My research programme has two themes – improving patients’ experience of pain management and addressing inequalities in pain management particularly for those in pain who are marginalized.
I am part of the Liverpool Pain Research Institute which is a cross-departmental, interdisciplinary institute established by the University of Liverpool. The PRI provides a platform for pain researchers across the Liverpool region, including NHS institutions and other universities. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/pain-research-institute/

Prior to joining the University, I held the post of Clinical Professor of Nursing at the University of Manchester and a Director of Nursing (Research) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust where I established and led the Manchester Clinical Academic Centre for Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health professionals. https://mft.nhs.uk/the-trust/other-departments/nmahp-research-unit/.

I have expertise and experience of developing the clinical academic workforce in University and NHS settings and hold regional and national leadership roles, For example, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship panel member; deputy Chair of the UK Council of Deans Healthcare Professionals Clinical Academic Roles and Career Pathways Implementation Network (CARIN). This exists to advise, support, and share innovation that promotes, engages, and evaluates the development and implementation of joint clinical academic roles for healthcare professionals. https://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/category/policy/research/clinical-academic-roles-implementation-network/ I am a member of the national steering group for the (NIHR) Nursing and Midwifery Incubator which was established to accelerate capacity building and support the development of a skilled clinical academic research workforce across the nursing and midwifery professions. https://nmresearch.org.uk/

Personal Statement
I joined the University of Liverpool in 2023 and teach across both the MSc and BSc Occupational Therapy programmes. My academic and professional interests centre on occupational justice, inclusive and participatory pedagogies, and creative approaches to teaching and research within contexts of asylum, migration, and social inequality.

I hold a Masters degree in Global Citizenship, Human Rights and Identities, which continues to inform my teaching, scholarship, and commitment to socially accountable occupational therapy practice.

Alongside my teaching role, I am Assessment Officer for the MSc Pre Registration Occupational Therapy programme. I am also Module Coordinator for the Lifestyle Transformation through Occupation module on the Masters programme and the Occupational Justice in Context module on the BSc programme. My work across these roles focuses on supporting active, research connected, and critically reflective learning experiences for students.

Research Overview
I am an occupational therapist and educator with interests in both discipline specific and pedagogic research, particularly in relation to creative and participatory methodologies, transformative learning, and inclusive teaching practices.

I am a founding member of the Pedagogic Research Group within the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing. My research and scholarship focus particularly on contexts and perspectives of asylum, migration, and refuge, alongside trauma informed, co produced, and socially accountable approaches to teaching and learning.

My occupational therapy and pedagogic research interests include transformative learning on student role emerging and refugee placements, and the use of creative methods to support student engagement, voice, reflection, and critical thinking. I have a particular interest in how participatory and arts based approaches can support psychologically safe and inclusive learning environments.

I have been involved in collaborative research using zine making to explore women’s creativity and imagination within a local refugee organisation, and from this began exploring zine making as a participatory and trauma informed research methodology. This work forms part of a wider programme of scholarship exploring creative and co produced approaches within teaching, learning, and community engagement.

My teaching and scholarship draw strongly on active learning, authentic assessment, and research connected education. I use a range of creative and experiential approaches within teaching, including zine making, collage, games based learning, and participatory activities, alongside more structured discussion and reflective learning approaches. I am also interested in ethical and critical engagement with AI within higher education teaching and assessment.

My work has been supported through Research England, ESRC and AHRC, Impact Acceleration funding, and Participatory Research funding. Dissemination has included conference presentations, public engagement activity, pedagogic forums, and publications in development relating to creative methodologies, transformative learning, and inclusive pedagogies.

Personal Statement
I have been a diagnostic radiographer since qualifying from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen in 1999 and I am as passionate about it today as I was then.
There is no greater joy than being able to pass this passion onto my students and I am blessed to be able to do that with an incredibly supportive team and at a university of great repute.

Research Overview
I was awarded my PhD viva on 21 June 2024. I looked at non-medical referrer, radiographers and final year student radiographers knowledge or medical radiation and associated risks, in relation to an informed consent discussion.

From my own experience and career, I have always been passionate about multi disciplinary working, advancing practice and everything to do with the patient.
Due to the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on my PhD I was not able to go into the patient side of my research as much as I had planned so that is where I am starting with post doctoral research.

The PhD has also highlighted areas of interest including patient centred care, improving patients health literacy and the intricacies of risk perception and communication, which is the answer to many issues in life. Who knew that my love of talking, and listening, would get me this far.

Personal Statement
I am a registered nurse (adult) with extensive experience in renal nursing.

I am an experienced academic, having practised in higher education institutes since 2004. My experience spans four universities. I have led or supported the leadership of a range of pre and post registration education programmes.

Research Overview
My research interests link to the professional development of the registered nurse. My interests are linked to the research investigations outlined below.

October 2022. Exploring the impact of university educational programmes on the renal nurse’s practice. A work-based project undertaken in part fulfilment of an Educational Doctorate (EdD).

July 2012. Exploring the caring experiences of the renal nurse practising in dialysis settings. A dissertation submitted in part fulfilment of an MSc Management of Long-Term Conditions.

Personal Statement
Having graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2001, I began my career as a Physiotherapist at University Hospital Aintree. After specialising in Respiratory Physiotherapy, I developed a particular interest in Critical Care and joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London in 2010 as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in ICU.
I completed an MSc Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy at University College London in 2016 and subsequently moved back to the North West of England. I am now a Lecturer in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy here at the University of Liverpool. I am also the AHP Lead for PG Cert Critical Care.

Personal Statement
Julie is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and has recently returned from a two year secondment as Centre Manager for Liverpool Head and Neck Centre. Julie teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students and currently has responsibility for a Research Methods module (MNURS703) and a Nursing Leadership module (NURS334).

Julie continues to work alongside her LHNC colleagues; in particular she has in interest in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and works closely with the long established HaNC PPIE forum. She has recently been awarded a grant from CRN NWC to support projects which aim to improve services for patients with Head and Neck Cancer, raise awareness of the disease and promote research capacity and capability amongst people with and at risk of HNC.

Research Overview
My current research projects are largely linked to work with Liverpool Head and Neck Centre. I am involved in a number of evaluations which have the aim of improving services for patients with diseases of the Head and Neck.

I have a personal interest in the anthropological concept of liminality, I have published on how this concept can be used to understand (and try to prevent) unneccessary attrition from nursing programmes. I am currently exploring liminality from the perspective of how it can be used to explain elements of the grieving process.

Personal Statement
I lead and teach on a variety of modules for the BSc and MSc Physiotherapy programmes, whilst also leading those programmes. These roles are enabled because of extensive experience gained from clinical practice in the NHS, as well as within higher education. I specialised clinically in neuro-rehabilitation and have an MA in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education. My most recent scholarly activity involved writing book chapters to facilitate clinical reasoning in students, whilst research investigated the use of self developed videos to assist the development of clinical skills in student physiotherapists. My hobbies generally involve sports and keeping active

Research Overview
My most recent study investigated the use of self developed videos to assist the development of clinical skills in student physiotherapists.

2024 Whitehead, T & Curran, S, 'The Effects of Tai Chi on Physical and Non-Physical Symptoms for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review'. In progress

2024 Berragan, I., & Curran, S., 'Understanding service users’ perspectives of physiotherapists working as the first contact practitioner in a primary care setting. A systematic review'. In progress

2024 The Student Physiotherapists Workbook – two chapters written. Awaiting publication

2024 Clinical Case Studies in Modern Physiotherapy: An Evidence-Informed Approach – one chapter written. Awaiting Publication

2023 Nurses, Midwifery & AHP Research in Cheshire and Merseyside (NRICAM)
Poster presentation - A mixed methods approach to explore undergraduate physiotherapy students’ use and experience of videos to support the development of practical skills. This paper is also awaiting acceptance for publication

Personal Statement
I am a Physiotherapy Lecturer (part-time) at the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing. I also work as a Respiratory Physiotherapist as part of the Cystic Fibrosis team at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. I have a keen interest in child health, physical activity and children/family experiences (qualitative research). I graduated from the Cardiff University (Physiotherapy BSc) and completed my Masters in Clinical Research at the University of Manchester in 2017. I currently teach on Cardiorespiratory, research skills and shaping the professional modules. I am a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis and a member on the Council for Allied Health Professions Research committee.

If you would like to get in touch please contact myself on sdavies1@liverpool.ac.uk