John Rawlinson

Role

Since formally retiring from Plymouth University on 31 August 2011, I provide occasional teaching for the university as a Visiting Specialist and have helped develop material for the Learning4Health NHS e-learning platform. Prior to this I was Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Mental Health, providing academic leadership on mental health and teaching on postgraduate and undergraduate mental health programmes including the MSc Mental Health (Programme Lead since its inception in 2001), undergraduate nursing programmes, the Community Mental Health Nursing course and the IAPT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner programme. I trained in general nursing at St George's, London and specialised in operating theatres (including two years in South Africa) and neurosurgery. This was followed by Mental Health training and Community Mental Health Nursing in Bristol. I completed my masters at the University of Wales College of Medicine in 1991. I worked in education from 1986, first at the Avon & Gloucestershire College of Health (latterly UWE), returning to the College of Medicine in Cardiff as a lecturer from 1993-96 with brief secondments in Bucharest and Athens. I moved to the University of Plymouth in 1996. Professional interests include community mental health; psychotherapy; counselling; psychodrama; personality disorder; personal construct theory / repertory grid technique and mental health policy and legislation. My published work includes book chapters on community psychiatric nursing and mental health nursing, a review of the effectiveness of psychodrama psychotherapy and critical reflections on using Repertory Grid Technique. I was involved in a WHO project in Albania to develop and deliver mental health training for nursing staff in Tirana (2005-6) and Korca (2007). From 2005-2008 I was a member of the NICE Guideline Development Group for Prostate Cancer (Guideline published Feb 2008). After retirement, my wife and I continue to live on the edge of Dartmoor with family flourishing in various parts of the world. I remain interested in mental health but also pursue interests in local activities (Parish Councillor), travel, folk music, developing our garden, sustainable living and securing world peace. My University email can still be used to contact me personally. However, for University related matters please contact the School of Nursing and Midwifery (01752 586500) or Admissions (01752 585858) for assistance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
MN RGN RMN DipN CertEd FHEA

Master of Nursing (Wales)
Registered Nurse (Adult) (registration lapsed since retirement)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (registration lapsed since retirement)
Diploma in Nursing (London)
Certificate in Education (FE/HE)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Professional membership

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) (formerly member of the Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE)) 2000 to to date

Teaching qualification recorded on the NMC Professional Register (lapsed since retirement)

British Psychodrama Association (BPA) 1993 to date

Royal College of Nursing (RCN) 1970 to date

University of Plymouth representative on Mental Health Nursing Academics UK 2008 - 2011

University and College Union (UCU) (formerly) National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) 1997 to to date

Psychology and Psychotherapy Association (PPA) 1993 to 1995; 1997 to 2005 (ceased operations)

Bristol Psychotherapy Association (BPA) 1983 to 1999

Community Psychiatric Nurses' Association (CPNA/MSF) 1983 to 1987 1995 to 1996

Inter Regional Mental Health Nursing Development Forum 1986 to 2000 (ceased operations)

Master of Nursing Society (Wales) 1991 to 1996 (ceased operations)