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Paula Fairclough is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Keele University, based in the David Weatherall Building, commencing her role in December 2022 after 30 years of NHS clinical experience. She is an Independent Nurse Prescriber specializing in Perinatal Mental Health with extensive background in Adult Acute Inpatient Care, Early Intervention in Psychosis, and IAPT Talking Therapies services.
Her educational qualifications include:
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Dr. Fairclough's research centers on mental health service delivery integration within primary care, with emphasis on perinatal mental health, psychosis intervention, and nurse prescribing efficacy. Her scholarly work examines systemic approaches to improving safety and quality in contemporary mental healthcare settings.
Recent publication trends highlight her focus on post-pandemic service adaptations, particularly analyzing remote consultation models and community nurse effectiveness in primary care mental health services.
Within teaching, she serves as Module Lead for Nursing Associate module 20143 (Safety and Quality in Practice) and contributes to the Part 3 BSc Nursing Teaching Team, emphasizing evidence-based practice and clinical safety standards.
