Mathew Blears

Mathew Blears is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at the School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, a position he has held since September 2015. He is also the Subject Area Leader for Workforce Development, CPD, and Research, and a member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health. His professional background includes prior lecturing at Leeds Beckett University and clinical practice as a Perioperative Practitioner with The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

His research interests focus on Healthcare Management and NHS Service Improvement, with an emphasis on workforce development and systems-level interventions. He applies systems modelling and negotiation strategies to optimize clinical education capacity and improve healthcare delivery processes.

The available publication shows a strong orientation toward practical, systems-based solutions in healthcare education, particularly in optimizing student placement capacity using systems modelling and interest-based negotiation frameworks. This reflects a transdisciplinary approach combining management science, education logistics, and healthcare operations.

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Mathew Blears is actively involved in academic and professional activities, including research leadership and knowledge dissemination through presentations. He contributes to the Centre for Applied Research in Health, indicating engagement in applied, impact-driven projects. While no formal students are listed, his leadership in CPD and workforce development suggests mentorship and training roles within professional and academic contexts.

He is associated with research teams focused on healthcare improvement and workforce planning, particularly in nursing and acute care education. His recent presentation highlights collaboration with Susan Jones on innovative models for placement optimization, reflecting team-based scholarly work.