Karen Humphreys

I am a Senior Lecturer in the CPD Team for nursing and Programme Leader for the PgCert in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement.

Prior to joining the CPD team in 2023, I worked in the pre-registration nursing team for over five years.

I previously worked in clinical practice for 30 years in many different roles across various acute trusts in the north-east. I've held a variety of senior clinical nursing posts, including Lead Nurse for Cancer and Chemotherapy services, Clinical Operational Manager and Matron for both Medicine and Surgical Services.

My specialist areas of interest are advanced communication skills, leadership and management, oncology and end-of-life care. I am passionate about effective and ethical leadership as this can make a massive difference in the workplace and subsequently in clinical care.

I am a coach for the National Student Leadership in Healthcare programme and an accredited advanced communications skills facilitator. I believe both can positively influence and enhance the student/patient experience.

My master's is in Academic and Professional Learning, something I have always been passionate about, as I believe evidence-based practice underpins quality clinical care, which subsequently improves patient outcomes.

I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.