Amy Richardson

Amy Richardson is a Senior Lecturer in the MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprentice team at the University of Sunderland, within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science from Durham University and an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice from Teesside University. With over 11 years of professional experience in NHS microbiology laboratories, her career spans roles from Medical Laboratory Assistant to Senior Biomedical Scientist. Her expertise includes technical laboratory responsibilities and clinically led healthcare roles.

Her teaching focuses on advancing clinical practice, leading modules in Education in Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership in Advanced Clinical Practice. She emphasizes training, practical skill development, and microbiology, aiming to nurture students' ability to integrate clinical, technical, and leadership competencies. Her passions for improving clinical education and microbiology translate into her commitment to fostering professional growth among apprentices.

Her professional qualifications include HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. She actively contributes to the academic community through her role in the MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner program, blending her clinical and educational experiences to shape future healthcare professionals.