Tom Simons
BSc (Hons), DipHE, PGCert, PGDip, FHEA, RN

Biography

Tom started his professional nursing career as a mature student, concentrating on his psychology and biology studies first, gaining the BSc Psychology et Biology at Liverpool John Moores University.

His enthusiasm and concern for patients' wellbeing led him to further his curiosity in nursing, which was then followed by a hunger for education, and ended in a Diploma in High Education in Nursing, awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.

Tom then practised as a critical care outreach nurse practitioner and an emergency nurse practitioner for more years then he would like to admit in acute NHS hospital trusts. He also completed the PG Diploma in Advanced Nurse Practice at the City University of London. He most recently completed a PG Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Besides all of the above, Tom is also qualified and well experienced in treating patients with minor illnesses and injuries.

During his time in the NHS, Tom was also very passionate about his role of an educator and Solent University is happy to have him as valued member of the lecturing team.