Susie Gamble

Susie Gamble is a Lecturer and Programme Leader in the School of Health and Life Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland. She holds a PhD focused on collaborative working within Scottish Health and Social Care Integration Joint Boards and an MSc in Community Nursing. Her roles include External Examiner positions at Ulster University (2019–2023) and the University of Central Lancashire (2014–2018).

Education:

• PhD: Thesis titled 'Collaborative working within one Scottish Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board: A Case Study Approach'
• MSc in Community Nursing

Research Interests: Susie focuses on integration within health and social care, particularly collaborative working between statutory, independent, third sector organizations, and families. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation teams, community nursing, and healthcare leadership. Recent contributions include a co-authored chapter in the Textbook of Community Nursing (2025) and participation in a project on Culture, Leadership and Integration.

Awards:

• MSc Scholarship (Glasgow Caledonian University, 2006)
• Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland District Nursing Scholarship (2005)

Advising & Grants: Acts as Programme Leader overseeing academic programs. Engaged in peer review for journals like Primary Health Care and chairs networks such as the International Foundation of Integrated Care and Burdett Trust for Nursing.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Rehabilitation Teams and interdisciplinary groups focused on healthcare integration initiatives.