Service User engagement
We believe in the power of inclusivity and the impact this has on shaping a compassionate and well-rounded nurse education. Our service users are key to this
Within the School of Health Sciences, we strive to ensure that our teaching is rich and comprehensive. To ensure this, we aim to include the experiences of service users and carers.
Their lived experiences will have enormous value on the education of our students.
By taking this approach, we follow the 'professional democracy' philosophy.
This philosophy is the core of our commitment to delivering a meaningful and impactful education for our communities.
Our strategy shows our dedication to improving the involvement of service users and carers in our school.
Ways you might want to get involved
Recruitment of Nursing Students
We invite you to help shape our recruitment process. This is done by developing interview questions, being an interviewer, or joining recruitment days. Your unique perspectives will add value, ensuring a values-driven approach.
Teaching
Service users and carers can help create and deliver educational resources. This can range from coming up with real-life scenarios to joining virtual Q&A sessions.
Your contributions can significantly influence students' understanding of different experiences, health conditions, empathy and awareness.
Assessing
You can join us in creating assessment questions, making videos, and including real-life stories in assessments. This makes them more practical and relatable.
Curriculum review processes
Service users and carers can get involved in our curriculum review processes. This is about looking closely at and improving our academic offerings. We can help guide and support you through this process.
Why choose to get involved?
Your skill development
Participating in curriculum development, teaching, and assessment can enhance your skills such as:
- communication
- collaboration
- leadership
This also comes with payment for your time. We provide tailored training if it aligns with the objective. We also offer flexible involvement options to meet your specific needs.
Community involvement
Participating in our programs allows you to connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
Connecting with those who share your commitment to shaping the future of healthcare education, gives you a chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.
Shaping future healthcare professionals
Your insights shape nurse education. The professionals you help educate carry forward lessons, fostering a healthcare environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and patient-centred care.
If you would like to register your interest to get involved in shaping our future curriculum, please fill out our expression of interest form.
We look forward to connecting with you soon.