Helen Dutton

Helen Dutton serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of West London's College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare. She is a registered nurse with extensive clinical background in Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, bringing substantial teaching experience with both pre and post-qualifying nurses to her academic role.

Her research interests focus on acute and critical care nursing education, with particular emphasis on simulation as a teaching strategy for developing critical care skills. She has developed innovative approaches to work-based learning that enable healthcare professionals to advance their qualifications while continuing clinical practice.

Dr. Dutton leads the BSc(Hons) Professional Practice program, a flexible course structure that allows healthcare professionals to progress from DipHE qualifications to full bachelor's degrees. Her teaching portfolio includes multiple advanced clinical practice courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Her scholarly work demonstrates expertise in nursing education methodology, particularly in acute care contexts. The publication 'Acute and critical care nursing at a glance' represents her contribution to accessible nursing education resources that bridge theoretical knowledge and practical application in high-acuity settings.

As Course Leader for the BSc(Hons) Professional Practice program, she has developed pathways that accommodate working healthcare professionals through flexible educational structures. Her teaching approach integrates simulation extensively as a vital strategy for developing critical care competencies among nursing students and practitioners.

Dr. Dutton teaches across numerous clinical practice programs including BSc and MSc level courses in Clinical Practice, Nursing (Top-up), Advancing Professional Practice, and specialized modules in Critical Care and Emergency Adult Care. Her educational leadership extends to the Foundation Programme for General Practice Nurses.