Carol France

Carol France is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Course Leader for Adult Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton's School of Nursing, Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing. She leverages 40 years of clinical and professional development experience from acute/community settings and the NHS. Her academic focus includes pre-registration nursing programs with emphasis on leadership development and service improvement.

Research Interests: Professionalism, healthcare leadership/management, and quality/service improvement methodologies in clinical environments. Her work bridges theoretical nursing education with practical healthcare optimization.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Professional Experience: Extensive NHS background includes roles as Registered Nurse (surgical/medical/community), Assistant to Nurse Director, Project Manager, Improvement & Innovation Manager, and Professional Development Manager specializing in CPD and leadership training.