Louise Winfield

Louise Winfield is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Plymouth, part of the Faculty of Health. She is the Programme Lead for the Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Neonatal Care Apprenticeship Programmes, both accredited by Health Education England (HEE). Her work aligns with HEE’s standards for advanced practice education across England.

Her professional background combines clinical nursing experience with a strong focus on teaching excellence, curriculum development, and team leadership. She has led successful programme approval processes and fosters colleagues’ teaching capabilities. Her research interests emphasize leadership, innovation in healthcare education, and service improvement methodologies.

• Teaching Specializations: Adult Nursing, Interprofessional Education, Research Methodology
• Current Roles: Programme Lead for HEE-accredited Advanced Practice Programmes
• Collaborations: Active contributor to HEE’s portfolio accreditation initiatives

Louise’s work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals through advancing healthcare education and clinical practice standards.