he is currently the co‐chair of the Northern Research Network. Dominic is an active member of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN). He uses his affiliation with the BACCN to provide a national voice to shape the strategy for critical care nursing and to promote safe, quality evidence–based nursing care to the critically ill patient. In 2019, Dominic was awarded membership of the Health Foundation’s Q network, an initiative connecting people who have improvement expertise across the United Kingdom.
Daniel Soto‐Prieto RN, MEd, FHEA, PhD Candidate Lecturer, University of East London
Qualified in Nursing, master’s in education and currently PhD candidate, Daniel has developed his professional activity as a clinical nurse, project manager and academic in both Spain and the United Kingdom. Daniel has broad experience in surgical and anaesthetic areas, and he has led the implementation of innovative electronic systems within the NHS.
Over the years, he has gained vast experience in simulation, both in clinical and academic settings. Daniel is ambassador of the Nursing Now global campaign to raise the profile of nursing internationally.
Karen Sumpter RN, DipMan, RNT, PGCHE, MA Management & Leadership, FHEA Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Hertfordshire
Karen began her nursing career in 1985 at Kings College Hospital and stayed for 2 years after qualifying as a registered nurse, working in a surgical ward environment. A love of ENT nursing and Head and Neck Cancer took Karen off to undertake a specialist course in this field at the Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital. Karen remained in this specialty for many years working as a staff nurse, ward manager and Directorate Lead Nurse in the acute sector. Karen left the NHS in 2003 and moved to the voluntary sector, working for 10 years as the Deputy Director of Patient Services in a hospice, followed by 3 years as Clinical Lead for a national cancer charity. Through these senior roles, Karen has developed a passion for service development and redesign, team working, and staff development. Karen has a continued interest in cancer and end‐of‐life care and is a trustee for the charity Compassion in Dying.
Matthew van Loo RN, FHEA, Dip Nur, BSc (Hons), PgDip, MSc Clinical Matron, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Matthew completed his undergraduate nursing education in 2003, graduating with a Diploma in Nursing. He took up employment with South Tees NHS Foundation Trust as a staff nurse and then charge nurse in Accident and Emergency. Following the completion of a BSc and non‐medical prescribing, Matthew developed and led a nurse practitioner service within the Accident and Emergency Department. In 2010, he changed clinical areas and entered the speciality of Cardiac Surgery. As a trainee surgical care practitioner, he underwent 2 years of intensive training alongside completing an MSc. On completion of the MSc, he worked in an advanced clinical role in the Cardiac Surgery team. In 2015, Matthew left the NHS for a senior lecturer post at Teesside University; later, he became a principal lecturer, and recently Head of Department for Nursing and Midwifery. He completed a postgraduate certificate in Higher Education in 2016 and also became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. During his time at Teesside University, Matthew gained extensive experience in leading the design and delivery of curriculums in the fields of nursing associate, nursing, and several post‐registration courses. Matthew also holds two external examiner roles at UK universities. He has strong interest in many aspects of education and specifically relating to cardiac care, clinical skills, the science of nursing, modern and digital pedagogy, and widening participation to education and the healthcare professions. Following a 5‐year period in higher education, Matthew returned to clinical practice and is currently a clinical matron in a large NHS trust.
Tom Walvin BSc (Hons), PGCert, RN, RNT, FHEA Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Plymouth
Tom graduated from Bournemouth University as a registered nurse in 2010, training at Salisbury District Hospital. He practised in the Emergency Department, Cardiology and Research Nursing across Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester; Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. Throughout this time, he also became experienced in various pre‐hospital care roles. Tom enjoyed supporting the development of students across all these roles, and this led to him joining the University of Plymouth in 2015. Tom enjoys teaching clinical skills and clinical simulation, focusing on resuscitation and deteriorating patient care. He leads on the pathophysiology and contributes to anatomy, physiology and pharmacology teaching. Tom also continues to practise at University Hospitals NHS Trust, Plymouth and volunteers with the South Western Ambulance Service. Tom enjoys publishing and engaging in research across these teaching and clinical interests.
Kathy Whayman RGN, DipN, MSc, PGDip Healthcare Education Senior Lecturer University of Hertfordshire
Kathy began her nursing career in 1988. Her clinical background has developed in surgical, gastrointestinal and latterly colorectal nursing. An educator since 2005 Kathy has worked in partnership with a number of clinical teams within gastrointestinal (GI) nursing, helping to establish education and research programmes for nurses within this specialty. She is also a member of the Gastrointestinal Nursing Forum Steering Committee at the Royal College of Nursing. Her current job involves a variety of roles, including teaching on nursing practice, GI conditions, cancer and end‐of‐life care. She has a keen interest in nursing research, clinical skills teaching, service user involvement, student experience, and supporting learning in specialist clinical placements. Kathy enjoys teaching at all academic levels,. and is the current Field Tutor for the BSc (Hons) Pre‐Registration Programme in Adult Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire.
Anthony Wheeldon MSc (Lond), PGDE, BSc (Hons), DipHE, RN Associate Subject Group Lead for Adult Nursing, University of Hertfordshire
Anthony began his nursing career at Barnet College of Nursing and Midwifery in 1992. After qualification, he worked as a staff nurse and senior staff nurse in the Respiratory Directorate at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust in London. In 2000, he started teaching on post‐registration cardio‐respiratory courses before moving into full‐time nurse education at Thames Valley University in 2002. Anthony has a wide range of interests including the promotion of inclusivity; success and attainment in nurse education; as well as cardio‐respiratory care, anatomy and physiology, respiratory assessment and the application of bioscience in nursing practice. Since 2006, Anthony has worked at the University of Hertfordshire, where he teaches in pre‐ and post‐registration nursing courses. He is currently an Associate Subject Group Lead for adult nursing.
Karen Wild RN, HV, RNT, MA
Formerly a senior lecturer in adult nursing, Karen’s career has inspired her interest in adult health and well‐being, health promotion and education, and leadership skills at the master’s level. Although recently retired from higher education, she maintains an interest in adult nursing and is a member of the editorial board of the British Journal of Nursing.
Julia Williams RN, PhD, MA Ed, BSc (Hons), Dip D/N, SFHEA Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Academic Lead for Nursing Research
Julia’s educational and research profile spans over 20 years, demonstrating a commitment to the development of academic nursing and in ensuring the delivery of knowledge in a meaningful way. Julia is currently Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Nursing Research, where
