Suzanne Threadgold

Suzanne Threadgold serves as Neonatal Lecturer and Programme Lead for the MSc Advanced Practice Neonates within the School of Health & Society at the University of Salford, while also contributing to the Centre for Applied Health Research. Her academic appointment builds upon extensive clinical experience as an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner across major neonatal networks in England.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Children's Nursing (University of Birmingham, 2005-2008)
• Master's Degree in Advance Practice Neonates (University of Salford, 2017-2018)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Salford, 2024-2025)
• Preparation for Mentorship (NMC approved, University of Bolton, 2012)
• Intensive and Emergency Care of the Neonate (Graduate Certificate, University of Salford, 2010)
• Neonatal Life Support Instructor (Resuscitation Council UK, 2015)

Her research program centers on Neonatal Nursing and Advanced Clinical Practice, with particular emphasis on emergency care protocols, leadership development in high-acuity settings, and educational frameworks for neonatal practitioners. Drawing from her dual expertise in clinical practice and academic pedagogy, her work addresses critical gaps in neonatal care delivery across regional healthcare networks.

As Programme Lead for the MSc Advanced Practice Neonates, she has redesigned the curriculum to integrate NMC advanced practice standards with contemporary clinical challenges. Her teaching approach combines simulation-based learning with work-integrated projects, enabling students to implement practice improvements in their clinical settings while developing leadership capabilities.

No scientific awards are documented in the current institutional profile, though her Neonatal Life Support Instructor certification represents significant professional recognition. Her clinical leadership roles within neonatal networks have established her as a key educator for advanced neonatal resuscitation across multiple healthcare trusts.