Zach North

Zach North

Director of Apprenticeships / Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice

Faculty and Department

  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • School of Paramedical PeriOperative and Advanced Practice

Qualifications

  • DipHE (University of Hull)
  • BSc (University of Hull)
  • MSc (University of Hull)
  • PCAP (University of Hull)
  • FHEA (University of Hull)

Summary

About Zachary North (Zach)

Zach is currently the Director of Apprenticeships and a Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Hull. He is an accomplished academic and healthcare practitioner: specialising in advanced clinical practice, education, and leadership within the healthcare sector. With an academic background that includes a PG Cert in Academic Practice (Distinction, 2021), MSc in Advanced Practice (Distinction, 2018), BSc (Hons) in Health Professional Studies (First Class, 2014), and a Diploma in Operating Department Practice (2008) from the University of Hull. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Professional Expertise

Since January 2019, Zach has held several key positions at the University of Hull, including Post Graduate (Taught) Lead, Education Lead for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Academic Misconduct Officer, Head of School for Paramedic Peri-Operative and Advanced Practice and now Director of Apprenticeships. His career prior to academia includes roles as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Senior Peri-Operative Practitioner, highlighting a comprehensive background in surgery, medicine and emergency care.

Leadership in Education

Zach has played a pivotal role in redefining curriculum development and delivery. He has successfully lead in the design and validation of multiple programmes within the Faculty of Health Sciences and is known for his abilities in curriculum design, authentic assessment and constructive alignment. Zach's innovative teaching methodologies, which leverage digital technologies and flexible learning approaches, have significantly enhanced student engagement and educational outcomes.

Scholarship and External Engagement

Beyond his contributions to curriculum development, Zach actively engages in scholarship and external collaborations. His publishes in journals and participates in conferences on cutting-edge topics like Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. Zach's external examiner and assessor roles, along with his engagement with professional healthcare organisations, demonstrate his influence in shaping healthcare education beyond the University of Hull.

Looking to the Future

Looking forward, Zach is committed to expanding apprenticeship provisions, enhancing student recruitment and retention and developing further educational programmes. His forward-thinking approach and strategic initiatives aim to further elevate the University of Hull's standing as a leader in healthcare education.

Advanced Clinical Assessment and Examination

Educational Theories and Application of Teaching in Clinical Practice.

Clinical Reasoning

Leadership

Consolidating Advanced Practice

Chest Radiograph Interpretation

Quality and Service Improvement

Recent outputs

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Journal Article

How to conduct a cardiovascular assessment in advanced practice

Coaten, J., & North, Z. (2024). How to conduct a cardiovascular assessment in advanced practice. Nursing Times, 120(7),

How to interpret chest radiographs (X-rays): a systematic approach

North, Z. (2024). How to interpret chest radiographs (X-rays): a systematic approach. Nursing Times, 120(6),

Research interests

Authentic Assessment

Pedagogy and teaching practices

Generative Artificial Intelligence

Student Experience in Higher Education

Clinical role

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

2024

Committee/Steering group role

Faculty of Health Sciences: Portfolio and Development Committee

2024

Faculty of Health Sciences: Assessment and Standards Committee

2024

Faculty of Health Sciences: Programme Approvals Committee

2024

University of Hull: Quality and Standards Committee

2024

NHS England HEI Apprenticeship Quality Network

2024

Faculty of Health Sciences: Faculty Lead Apprenticeship Group (Chair)

2023

Quality and Governance of ACPs - NEY Stakeholder Group

2023

Faculty Education and Student Experience Committee

2022

Humber Coast and Vale: Faculty for Advanced Practice

2021

Conference presentation

Starting to Teach in Higher Education

2021

University of Hull Health Professionals Network

2021

External examiner role

Edge Hill

2023

Leeds Beckett (Independent End Point Assessor - MSc ACP)

2023

Open University (Independent End Point Assessor - MSc ACP)

2023

University of Central Lancashire (Independent End Point Assessor - MSc ACP)

2022

University of Chester

2021 - 2024

Journal peer reviewer

Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education

2024

Membership/Fellowship of professional body

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

2024

Health and Care Professions Council - Operating Department Practitioner

2009

Scholarship role

Teaching and Excellence Academy - Cup of TEA (Pod Cast): Peer Assisted Clinical Simulation

2022

Teaching Essentials Canvas Site: Use of ABC Curriculum Planner in Session Planning

2021

Future Learn: Assessment in Higher Education

2021

Special Education Bullitin: Use of OBS, Adobe Rush and Pages in Online Learning

2021

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