Mr Tom Walvin

Module Lead - 3rd Year Clinical Simulation and Interprofessional Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Tom joined the University in 2015 as a Lecturer in Adult Nursing having had 7 years experience as a Registered Nurse in the NHS, primarily working in the Emergency Department, but also holding posts in Cardiology, Coronary Care and Cardiac Research. Throughout this time, Tom developed experience in the pre-hospital field working in Event Medicine and as a First Responder with the NHS Ambulance Service. 

Tom has always been involved in teaching and supporting students right from the start of his career; starting informally, developing into a mentor, and then a sign-off mentor. He spent many years teaching first aid, advanced first aid and ambulance courses; as well as developing an interest in clinical simulation for students in the Emergency Department. Tom has also gained experience in leadership and management as an Area Manager and in Training Standards for St John Ambulance.

As well as Lecturing full-time, Tom continues in clinical practice as an Honorary Emergency Nurse at Derriford ED; as a First Responder with South Western Ambulance Service, and as an Emergency Nurse with The Event Medicine Company as well as undertaking agency shifts when time allows.