Lucy Mottram

Lucy Mottram is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of School (Recruitment, Outreach, and Marketing) at the School of Health and Social Care, College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University. A registered adult nurse with clinical experience in critical care and community nursing, she specializes in simulation-based education, leadership development, and interprofessional collaboration.

• Education: Pursuing a Doctorate in Education focused on "student nurses' sense of belonging on clinical placement"
• Roles: Implemented Simulated Placements in nursing curricula; leads recruitment for Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work

Research Focus: Her work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing simulation technologies, leadership frameworks for newly qualified nurses, and interprofessional education's impact on patient outcomes. Recent studies address pandemic-era educational innovations and therapeutic communication strategies.

Publications: Key contributions include simulation-based curriculum development, leadership models, and critical care family engagement practices. Her work has been published in journals like Nursing Standard and International Journal of Clinical Skills.

Scientific Recognition:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• External Examiner for University of York and Manchester Metropolitan University
• Editorial contributor to Essentials of Nursing Practice

Teaching: Leads BSc Nursing (Adult) and MSc Nursing (Adult) programs, teaching modules on professional advancement and postgraduate research.