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Jenny Devine

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

  • Senior Lecturer
    Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

BIOGRAPHY

Jenny Devine is a Senior Lecturer in Practice Education and Simulated Learning within the University of Chester. Jenny is an NMC Registered Children’s Nurse with clinical experience in critical care, palliative care and safeguarding children and young people. Jenny teaches on paediatric clinical skill-based modules across all years of the Pre-Registration Nursing Programme and enjoys teaching anatomy and human biology. Jenny supported her transition into Higher Education with the completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education. The support that Jenny offers extends into practice and Jenny offers extensive and expert support to students and staff during practice placements. Jenny collaborates regionally with Higher Education Institutes, practice partners and stakeholders across the NHS and private sector. Jenny works to quality assure learning and placement experiences for student nurses. Jenny was a contributing researcher on the Creative Health project which informs social prescribing in primary care. Jenny is also responsible for safeguarding students within the university as a Safeguarding Lead for the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. Due to her keen interest in this area Jenny chose to pursue her Master of Science in this field and continues to drive forward the agenda of student safety throughout the university journey.

DEGREES

  • BN Child
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Higher Education Fellowship
    Advance HE, York, United Kingdom
  • MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom

SCHOOL

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery