Wesley Timblin

Wesley Timblin serves as a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society since November 2022, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Health Research. His career bridges military service and clinical mental health expertise.

• British Army veteran with 19 years' service (Intelligence Analyst then QARANC)
• Former Community Psychiatric Nurse for veterans charity (2017-2020)
• Former NHS BABCP-accredited CBT therapist in Veterans Mental Health Service (2020-2022)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Salford, 2023-2024)

His research examines prison healthcare systems, veteran PTSD, complex trauma interventions, and therapeutic relationships in forensic settings. With dual expertise in military healthcare and civilian mental health services, his work focuses on improving care for traumatized populations through evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Recent activities include leading prison healthcare workforce development initiatives at NHS England symposiums and organizing campus-wide mental health awareness events.

Notable contributions include the NHS England North West RePAIR Prison Healthcare Workforce Transformation Symposium (2023) addressing prison healthcare staffing challenges, and University of Salford's Mental Health Awareness Week featuring innovative wellbeing initiatives like 'hug in a mug' campaigns and dementia workshops. His teaching covers evidence-based nursing interventions, forensic placement preparation, and specialized CBT applications.

As a BABCP-accredited therapist with veteran mental health specialization, he bridges clinical practice and academic training. His qualifications span multiple disciplines: MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Oxford), BSc in Psychology (Open University), and military healthcare credentials. Current projects focus on prison healthcare workforce development and student placement experiences in secure environments.