Simon Hay

Simon Hay is a Senior Lecturer (Skills and Simulation) at the University of Wolverhampton's School of Nursing, based at Walsall Campus. A former Army member with over 12 years of service, he transitioned into healthcare academia after military service, becoming a mature student at the University of Wolverhampton. He has dedicated over two decades to the NHS, working across multiple surgical specialties including colorectal, urology, and vascular surgery.

• Qualifications: RN Dip HE, BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice, PG Cert AP, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Professional Roles: Anaesthetics support, Scrub, Recovery, Surgical First Assistant, Team Leader, Specialty Lead overseeing 80+ staff
• Expertise: Pre-intra-post operative care, patient-centered surgical care

His research interests focus on surgical care pathways, multidisciplinary teamwork in operating theatres, and healthcare education. He brings extensive clinical experience to his academic role, having worked in various NHS hospitals.

Simon Hay has received recognition through his Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PR262492). His career bridges military discipline, clinical excellence, and academic leadership in nursing education.