Summary
Rebecca is a highly skilled Operating Department Practitioner who has been a valued member of the University of Hull since 2013, following her initial contributions as a guest lecturer for the Operating Department Practice team starting in 2010. Currently, she serves as the Admissions Tutor and Lecturer for both the BSc (Hons) and Apprenticeship in Operating Department Practice.
Rebecca earned a degree in Philosophy, where her dissertation explored the ethical dimensions of clinical decision-making within the context of emerging biomedical technologies. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy, focusing on redeveloping the ethical theory underpinning clinical ethical decision-making. Her research holds significant implications for new registrants, advanced practitioners, and the education of undergraduate health professionals.
At the University of Hull, Rebecca has played a key role in curriculum redevelopment to align with the needs of clinical service partners, including the transition of the ODP programme to meet degree-level minimum thresholds and the introduction of apprenticeships. Her work involved close collaboration with clinical partners, and as part of these initiatives, she designed and implemented the use of a clinical e-Portfolio across both undergraduate and post-registration programmes.
As Admissions Tutor, Rebecca led the development of Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) structures for the ODP programme in 2015, aligning the programme's recruitment strategy with NHS standards for values-based recruitment. She also supported colleagues in integrating MMI structures into their own professional programme portfolios. Externally, Rebecca is engaged as a member of the A2HE committee for Certa, where she reviews governance and compliance with QAA standards for the A2HE Diploma and assists in curriculum review panels.
Rebecca is actively involved in teaching across all levels of undergraduate study and contributes to the Level 7 Advanced Practice programme within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her areas of special interest include Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), clinical ethics, and the role of creative modalities in professional reflection. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Rebecca is currently an ethics reviewer for the Faculty and has previously served as a committee member for both the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Faculty of Arts, Cultures, and Education (FACE) research ethics committees.
A strong advocate for student academic development, Rebecca introduced the 'Critical Eye' initiative within the ODP programme, designed to support and enhance the academic skill set of students aiming for higher degree classifications and considering masters study. She is also working on a project to introduce art-based reflection workshops across professional programmes.