Denise McDowall

Denise McDowall is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), serving in the HAS - Nursing and Midwifery department. She holds roles as Professional Lead, Dissertation Supervisor, Academic Assessor, and Academic Personal Tutor. Her work focuses on equitable and inclusive curriculum design, particularly in the Future Nurse curriculum, and enhancing student experience through clinical practice integration.

• Key Expertise: Clinical education facilitation, perioperative practice simulation, leadership development, and closing awarding gaps through enquiry-based learning.
• Clinical Background: Former Senior Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics and Scrub/Recovery roles, leveraging simulation for skill development.
• Collaborations: United Hospital Bristol NHS Trust, Learning Partnerships West, and Villa College Maldives international partnership.

Her research interests include student self-directed learning readiness, clinical practice inclusivity, and fostering supportive clinical learning environments for the nursing workforce. She mentors new staff in pedagogical strategies and advocates for reflective, learner-centered approaches.