Vanessa Griffith

Vanessa Griffith is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University, with a clinical background in Burns and Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery, Intensive Care, and Vascular Surgery. She has held roles including Course Leader, Module Leader, and External Examiner since 1999. Her research focuses on the professionalism of Iraqi nurses and continuing professional development, while pursuing a Doctorate in Education.

• Teaching Roles: BSc Nursing, MSc Health Care Education, and modules like Evidence-Based Caring (Level 5) and Interprofessional Learning Experience (IPE, Level 6).
• Research Focus: Global nursing practice, particularly Iraqi nurses' professional development through continuing education.

As Link Lecturer for Nottingham Healthcare NHS Trust, she connects academic and clinical practice in Retford, Bassetlaw, and Worksop. Her 2003 publication evaluates adaptation programs for overseas nurses, highlighting her expertise in cross-cultural healthcare workforce integration.