Thomas Willmann

Thomas Willmann is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health, Canterbury Christ Church University. He teaches acute nursing care and professional development across the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, MSc Nursing (Adult or Mental Health), and Foundation Degree Nursing Associate programs.

His educational background includes:

• DipHE in Adult Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
• MSc Advanced Emergency Care
• Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice

Research interests center on epidemiology and clinical governance, with a focus on enhancing patient care in emergency settings. His work aims to improve treatment protocols, particularly for complex cases such as dual diagnosis patients in emergency departments.

His scholarly contributions include publications in emergency care and nursing science, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to patient management and clinical governance.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

As an academic, he actively supervises MSc dissertation students, supporting research projects across diverse areas of nursing science. He also contributes to curriculum delivery as a module lead for Clinical Supervision and Professional Development, and as part of the simulation teaching team for multiple nursing programs.

Within the university, he collaborates with the simulation team to enhance practical training for nursing students across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.