Diploma in Adult Nursing

Level 6: Management of the Patient in the Recovery Setting

Level 6: Management of the Patient in the Anaesthetic Setting

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Cardiac Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Paediatric Life Support (PLS)

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

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I am a dedicated and experienced Registered Adult Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience across NHS and private healthcare sectors. I specialise in theatre nursing, specifically anaesthetics and recovery, general adult care, and prison nursing.

I demonstrate advanced clinical competence, have a strong commitment to patient safety, and have an in-depth understanding of complex healthcare environments.

I maintain my clinical practice within both the prison service and hospital theatres, ensuring continued exposure to high-acuity and custodial healthcare.

I am an experienced expert witness with a focused scope of instruction in matters of clinical liability and causation.

I am experienced in the preparation of expert reports relating to standards of care and alleged breaches of duty in clinical and custodial healthcare settings.

I have undertaken Screening Reports and Breach of Duty Reports. I have attended a Coroner’s inquest and have experience giving oral evidence under cross-examination.

My reports are prepared in compliance with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)Part 35, and provide clear, evidence-based opinions regarding the standard of care expected or nursing professional in relevant settings.

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Professional Experience

Spire Manchester Hospital – Theatre Nurse, Anaesthetics & Recovery, October 2021 – June 2025

Caring for adult and paediatric patients, including those requiring HDU/ICU-level care

Regular member of the hospital’s emergency first response team

Designated VTE Link Nurse

Mentorship and supervision of students and junior staff

Management of complex postoperative complications

Oaklands Hospital, Manchester – Theatre Nurse, September 2018 – October 2021

Supported a wide range of procedures, including orthopaedics, general surgery, and plastics

Regular participant in hospital-wide emergency response protocols

Day Surgery Nurse– February 2018 – September 2018

Pre-operative assessments, post-operative recovery, and nurse-led discharge

Planned escalation to ward admission where required.

HM Prison Service, Registered Nurse – February 2010 – February 2018 [continues to maintain nursing practice within the prison service]

Delivered primary and urgent care within custodial settings

Managed detoxification, mental health triage, and chronic disease care

Delivered complex wound care, including traumatic and infected wounds

Developed asthma education and management clinic

Led implementation of the Naloxone programme

Bupa, Manchester – Health Coach, Jan 2009 – Jan 2010

Manchester NHS Professionals — Registered Nurse, 2005 –2010

Christie Hospital, Manchester —Registered Nurse, 2005 – 2007                

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