Lisa Merrett

Roles and Affiliations: Senior Lecturer in Simulation at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the HAS - Health and Social Sciences and HAS - Nursing and Midwifery departments. Previously served as a Senior Technical Instructor teaching clinical skills and mandatory training to healthcare students.

Education Background: Registered Operating Department Practitioner with extensive clinical and academic experience.

Research & Teaching Focus: Specializes in simulation-based education, scenario-driven learning, and interprofessional collaboration. Expertise includes standardized patients, clinical skills training, and innovative teaching methods such as gamification and immersive technologies. Key areas of interest involve improving communication in healthcare, end-of-life care, and complex needs management.

Collaborations: Engages with external partners including North Devon Partners, Langdon Hospital, Southwest Simulation Network, Bristol Simulation Centre, and organizations like Misfits Theatrical Company to integrate real-world practices into education.

Teaching Topics: Teaches modules on Diversity and Culture, Simulation Debriefing, Mental Health Nursing, Moulage, Professionalism, Assessment Decision-Making, and Learning Disability Nursing.

Philosophy: Emphasizes making learning engaging through creative content development and practical simulations to enhance healthcare professionals' skills and confidence.