Sian Hayes

Sian Hayes is a Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, with a dual role combining academic responsibilities with part-time clinical practice as a nurse practitioner in general practice. Her professional background includes a BSc Hons in Nurse Practitioner (London South Bank University), MA in Learning and Teaching in Midwifery, Health Visiting and Nursing (Buckinghamshire New University), and independent nurse prescribing qualification (Reading University).

Her expertise focuses on advancing standards in general practice nursing education, collaborating with organizations like the Association of General Practice Nurse Educators (AAGPNE) and Health Education England (HEE). She leads curricula development for healthcare professionals in primary care settings, including courses like Clinical Skills for Healthcare Professionals and Management of Long-Term Conditions.

Notably recognized as a Queens Nurse by the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), her contributions emphasize improving educational frameworks for specialized nursing roles. She actively participates in shaping NMC accreditation standards for general practice nursing qualifications.

Teaching responsibilities include course leadership for part-time programs such as the PGCert General Practice Nursing and the MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, fostering competency in both patient care and professional development.