Small local initiative to broker access to live classical music for refugees and asylum seekers and give opportunity to develop language and connections by talking about music.

Responsible for co-ordinating efforts and interests of NRPSN members in paid posts or aspiring to gain paid posts in pastoral care in the healthcare setting.

I can offer you a highly personalised service to say your 'goodbye' in a way that works for you and yours. This includes memorial services and scattering of ashes. I am accredited and insured through Humanists UK.

This podcast opens up a debate on healthcare chaplaincy through lively podcast dialogue, questioning assumptions about who claims and controls the chaplaincy discourse. There are many who work in small or monofaith teams who tell us how inspiring and affirming our discussions are as we navigate our way to deliver inclusive pastoral and spiritual care services.

Initially a 6 month post to support greater awareness and inclusion of people with non-religious worldviews, the role generated cross-belief discourse and dialogue that resulted in the Bradford Model for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care (SPaRC) which is firmly based on equality and person-centred care in a Trust and a city which embraces its diversity in positive and constructive ways. Responsible for developing a WebApp to supplement pastoral care delivery and give staff immediate access… Show more Initially a 6 month post to support greater awareness and inclusion of people with non-religious worldviews, the role generated cross-belief discourse and dialogue that resulted in the Bradford Model for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care (SPaRC) which is firmly based on equality and person-centred care in a Trust and a city which embraces its diversity in positive and constructive ways. Responsible for developing a WebApp to supplement pastoral care delivery and give staff immediate access to information about different beliefs. Show less

As module tutor co-leading seminars with a GP for first year students working on patient case studies and reflection.

As part of the Spiritual Care Team at RDaSH, I talk with patients, families and staff on any matters that are of concern to them, acknowledging their individual experiences and trying just to be present with them in whatever they are going through. As a humanist, I believe in a pluralist world where we each find our own meanings and connections and recognising that the majority of the British population are now declaring no religion, I appreciate working alongside my religious colleagues to… Show more As part of the Spiritual Care Team at RDaSH, I talk with patients, families and staff on any matters that are of concern to them, acknowledging their individual experiences and trying just to be present with them in whatever they are going through. As a humanist, I believe in a pluralist world where we each find our own meanings and connections and recognising that the majority of the British population are now declaring no religion, I appreciate working alongside my religious colleagues to provide an equal service to all in terms of pastoral and spiritual care. Show less

Member of a local independent cooperative which provides Community Wellbeing Programmes such as smoking cessation, healthy eating and walking football.

Active member of the network which trains and accredits pastoral carers to work in healthcare and prisons seeking to provide equal support to people who declare themselves non-religious.

Responsible for individual and group tutorial support and assessment in a cohort who were largely international students.

Delivering classes for students learning English as newcomers or longstanding immigrants to the UK.

Responsible for development, delivery and management of the teach-out of this innovative degree programme, run out of the Department for Lifelong Learning.

Teaching on the Foundation Degree in Working with Communities.

Sessional work with individual students with specific challenges, helping them to develop successful study strategies and outcomes.

I was involved in a highly complex project to deliver Open Education Resources to Indian teachers and school leaders. The 125 OERs were co-developed with India authors and then published online and versioned to meet State and district requirements including translation into several local languages.

Working for the Business Development Unit at the Open University I have responsibility for liason and negotiation with internal and external customers around bespoke and customised requirements. This involves scoping the best blended learning solutions to meet business needs, providing a price and negotiating the production and delivery mechanisms. The responsive nature of the role means that creativity and innovation are key.

Responsible for leadership and strategy in relation to external collaborations and international business, supported by an external engagement team. Member of the faculty executive team responsible for strategic direction and decision making. Representative of the faculty in strategic university fora. Leader of the University wide Faculty Equality and Diversity Network.

Responsible for the quality assurance of the delivery of Health and Social Care modules in the South region, including the appointment and performance management of about 25 associate lecturers and ensuring the quality of the learning experience of over 600 students. Initiator and leader of focus group making recommendations for services for students with English as an Additional Language (then approximately 10% of OU students).

Responsible for project in the OU/NHS Project Flexible Response Unit aligning University activity with NHS and NHSU business.

Responsible for the coordination and project management of a research project in the Institute of Educational Technology and the Knowledge Media Institute. Partners were from 4 nations working on a complex project to devise robotic solutions for remote experimentation in laboratories (to improve accessibility to science experiments and equipment).

Designed and implemented a prototype e-portfolio in Firstclass at the Centre for Higher Education Practice.

Tutor-counsellor on this 60 point, HE level 1 course which pioneered online learning at the Open University.

Responsible for project management of new courses in development and a European project to translate learning materials and provide guidance on implementation.

Personal tutor on 30 point, HE level 2 module from the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Actively involved in the management of the local middle school, including setting up and leading a group of parents in a local history project that improved their ICT and employability. Also directly iInvolved in the recruitment of a new head.

Responsible for managing a consortium of universities and employers offering post qualifying professional awards to social workers and probation officers with dual professional and academic accreditation.

Responsible for a team of 8 people delivering learning opportunities to a charity workforce engaged in services for people with learning difficulties. This included supervising those on qualifying training, running management and leadership training, organising statutory training and developing strategy in relation to vocational training.

Investigative project in Kenya to report on the feasibility of establishing post-education provision for adults with learning difficulties. Visits to special school across the country revealed that provision dropped off completed after the age of 19 and that local sheltered employment facilities might best serve the population.

Responsible for developing a programme of staff development opportunities in a growing organisation including transfer of staff from other institutions.

Direct training role designing and delivering learning to care workers.

Member of a collective of women providing counselling and support services to women who experienced sexual abuse.

Responsible to a shift team in a residential unit for people with multiple and complex disabilities.

Residential Social Worker on a rural farm for men with learning disabilities.