Annessa Rebair

Dr. Annessa Rebair is an Assistant Professor and Subject Lead for Mental Health Nursing at Northumbria University, serving on the Coach Lane Campus East. She leads national initiatives for Health Education England and previously held roles with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and Papyrus, focusing on suicide prevention. Her research explores meaningful conversations about suicide in nursing education, spirituality in healthcare, and innovative mental health interventions. She contributes to curriculum development, supports PhD students, and advocates for nursing profession through academic and clinical engagement.

Education & Qualifications:

• Nursing PhD (2019)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2014)
• ILM Level 7 Executive and Leadership Coaching

Research Interests:

• Grounded theory and qualitative methodologies
• Spirituality in healthcare encounters
• Co-created suicide prevention frameworks
• Technology-mediated mental health interventions

Professional Contributions:

• National Suicide Prevention Alliance Trustee (2016-2019)
• Key contributor to NMC suicide competency standards
• Presenter at international conferences on suicide prevention and nursing education

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Supervision:

• Supervising PhD candidate Sithandazile Masuku on liaison/diversion nursing experiences