Health, Care Professions and Nursing
Meet the team
A warm welcome from the Health, Care Professions and Nursing Higher Education team at University Centre South Devon.

Zoe Bradley Dip HE, RN, BSc (Hons), RM
Main areas of teaching
- Teach on the FdSc Nursing Associate Programme and FdSc Assistant Practitioner Programme
- Clinical practice skills
- Long term conditions
- Therapeutic interventions
- Mental Health
- Public Health
- Health and Inequalities
- The Human Lifespan
- Course Manager for the Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Bio
Research and scholarly activity

Sarah Brounger (BSc (Hons), Registered Podiatrist)
Main areas of teaching
- Public Health and Equity
- Assistant Practitioner
- Podiatry
- Person centred approaches and communication.
Bio
I have 20 years’ experience in Health and Social care including working with people with learning disabilities and autism. During this time, I became interested in Assessing and teaching staff. I gained my A1 assessors award and completed an ILM level 4 in leadership and Management.
After completing my degree in Podiatry, I am now an HCPC registered Podiatrist with experience working as a band 6 diabetes and wound specialist with the NHS.
Throughout my career I have had a keen interest in assisted staff with their continued professional development. I started to work with UCSD last year.
Research and scholarly activity

Sarah Colclough BSc (Hons), Registered Paramedic
Main areas of teaching
- Practical Skills
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Communication and Person Centred Care.
Bio
Sarah is a Registered Paramedic still practicing alongside her lecturing role within the local NHS Ambulance Service.
Sarah specialises in all things emergency and urgent care across all age groups, she is uniquely placed to have the ability of teaching both adult and paediatric care.
Sarah has more recently gained some experience in general practice, adding to her urgent care skillset. Sarah joined UCSD in August 2022, she found an interest in education and teaching after mentoring students within the NHS.
Sarah particularly enjoys teaching practical clinical skills and finds great satisfaction in seeing students progress and their confidence grow.
Research and scholarly activity

Natalie Collins Dip HE, BSc (Hons), MSRPH
Main areas of teaching
- Programme Coordinator Health Apprenticeships
Bio
Research and scholarly activity

Paul Hindle BSc (Hons), MChiro, MA (Open), PGCE, DC, MRCC, SFHEA
Main areas of teaching
- Anatomy and Physiology for Assistant Practitioners
- BSc (Hons) Enhanced Integrated Care HE Lead
Bio
Research and scholarly activity

Lucy Parkin BA (Hons), DTLLS
Main areas of teaching
- Currently working on the introduction of specialist pathways across the Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship programme to support the sector in upskilling the future workforce.
Bio
Research and scholarly activity

Ella Reynolds BNurs (Hons), MRes, Registered Nurse – Child
Main areas of teaching
- Acute and Critical Care
- Intensive care
- Paediatrics
- Contextualised nursing theory
- Nursing Research
Bio
Research and scholarly activity

Kelly Swaby BSc (Hons)
Main areas of teaching
Bio
With nearly 20 years’ experience within the Higher Education sector, I have always had a passion for the student experience and wellbeing. After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science I initially commenced my career in student health and fitness, before moving into student services, managing the Student Hub at Imperial College London. It was during this period that I discovered the power of coaching and completed a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring. By combining my managerial expertise with the principles of coaching, I found a unique way to empower both staff and students and guide them towards success. Prior to relocating to Devon I held the role of Integration and Development Manager, and was responsible for team training, operational excellence projects and other projects designed to improve services within the division I worked within.
In recent years I have trained as a Health Coach and continue to build on my knowledge on coaching practice. Since joining UCSD I have worked within the Wellbeing team as Wellbeing Coach, supporting students with their wellbeing whilst studying. I now work within the Health, Social Care Professions and Nursing team as Practice Learning Coach, supporting students within tutorial and ensuring they get the most out of their time here at UCSD.
I am deeply passionate about creating a positive and inclusive student experience within Higher Education.

Tharshini Swann BSc (Hons), MSc
Main areas of teaching
- Audiology
Bio

Sarah Jane Venn-Dunn FdSc, BSc (Hons)
Main areas of teaching
- Developing Research & Practice
- Preparatory Skills
- Palliative Care
- Communication
- Person-Centred Care
Bio

Joanne Wheaton RGN, Dip HE, BSc Hons, PG Cert HCL (open)
Main areas of teaching
I am Programme Co-ordinator for the Nursing Associate course, as well as being module lead for Clinical Practice for the Nursing Associate, this being clinical skills theory and practical. I also lecture on subjects across the qualification.