Samuel O'Brien

Samuel O'Brien is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University within the Health, Education, Policing and Sciences faculty. He has a clinical background in nursing and paramedicine, having worked as a nurse in Australia and for the London Ambulance Service over five and a half years. His roles included double-crewed ambulance work, fast-response car duties, joint mental health unit service, and clinical advising. He is currently completing an MSc in Medical Education to further his academic growth.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Paramedicine
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
• Ongoing MSc in Medical Education

His research focuses on student engagement and staff welfare, informed by his clinical experiences in emergency care and mental health. He has contributed to education sessions on burnout, compassion fatigue, pediatric cardiac arrest, and the Mental Capacity Act.

• Awards:
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

He has no listed grants or specific lab affiliations, but his work aligns with institutional achievements such as the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards for Facilities and Social Inclusion, and the 2021 Research Excellence Framework rating of 'Internationally Excellent' or 'World Leading' for Staffordshire University's research.