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Dr. Karen Giles is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, specializing in healthcare education and leadership. She holds over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic roles, focusing on nursing education, workforce development, and service innovation. As Programme Leader for the MSc Nursing and PgCert in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, she teaches across nursing, biomedical sciences, and continuing professional development courses. Her research interests include leadership in healthcare, near patient testing, and organizational development. She collaborates on NHS projects evaluating innovations like care home decision support systems and student leadership development.
Her career spans roles in the NHS, charitable sectors, and academic leadership. She has led regional workforce initiatives and contributed to service evaluations for new care models and learning disability services. Notable recognitions include Nursing Times Awards shortlists for collaborative projects. She actively supports clinical skills training and quality improvement in patient safety.
