Michelle Price
Chorley,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced healthcare leader specialising in the design, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes for nursing staff across multidisciplinary settings, including Practice Nurse Education (PNE). Proven ability to influence organisational learning through support of preceptorship programmes and student placement frameworks, driving improvements in quality and learner experience. Skilled in aligning education initiatives with national nursing standards and emerging workforce priorities, ensuring future-ready practice. Demonstrates strong clinical leadership with a focus on quality improvement, stakeholder engagement, and trauma-informed care. Actively contributes to organisational development through audit, evaluation, and continuous enhancement of educational provision. ILM-qualified in coaching, supporting workforce development, enhancing preceptorship experiences, and fostering a culture of reflective practice and professional growth. Committed to excellence in the delivery of healthcare
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Professional Nurse Educator
Priory Hospital Cluster
2025.12 - 2026.04
- Design, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programmes tailored to the needs of nursing staff across services.
- Lead and coordinate preceptorship programmes, supporting newly qualified nurses to transition safely into practice.
- Conduct training needs analysis to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing targeted learning interventions.
- Facilitate competency assessments and support staff development through structured feedback and reflective practice.
- Develop engaging training materials for both face-to-face and virtual delivery.
- Promote evidence-based practice and standardisation of clinical skills across teams.
- Contribute to workforce development strategies and continuous professional development initiatives.
Deputy Ward Manager / Social Worker
Priory Hospital Kemple View
2024.05 - 2026.04
- Provide senior clinical and operational leadership within forensic and locked rehabilitation mental health service.
- Lead and support staff through supervision, performance management, and clinical decision-making.
- Act as Safeguarding Lead, overseeing complex referrals, investigations, and staff guidance in line with legislation and best practice.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, contributing to audits, governance processes, and service development.
- Influence positive learning culture through coaching, reflective practice, and role modelling professional standards.
- Support and embed education initiatives aligned with organisational priorities and workforce development needs.
- Site level oversight of staffing levels, ensuring appropriate skill mix.
- Mentored junior nurses for improved clinical skills and professional growth.
- Developed personalised care plans for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Senior Registered MH Nurse / Social Worker
Priory Hospital Kemple View
2022.10 - 2024.05
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with complex mental health needs within forensic and rehabilitation settings.
- Led on risk assessment, care planning, and crisis intervention.
- Supported junior staff development through mentorship and informal teaching.
- Worked collaboratively within MDTs and external agencies to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Championed implementation of evidence-based practice within nursing team.
Entertainment Management
Self employed
2006.05 - 2017.07
- Budgets, time management, event scheduling, wedding event planning
Project Engineer
BAE SYSTEMS
1998.10 - 2006.05
- Supported the delivery of complex engineering projects across the full lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, build, and validation.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (design, manufacturing, procurement) to ensure alignment with project scope, cost, and schedule.
- Produced and maintained engineering documentation.
- Monitored project performance, identifying risks, issues, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Liaised with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.
- Contributed to quality assurance processes, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
MNSW - Nursing & Social Work
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 2018.09 - 2022.07
PGCE - Primary Education
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 2017.09 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Central Lancashire
PrestonSkills
- Education programme design, delivery & evaluation
- Preceptorship & workforce development
- Clinical leadership & ward management
- Safeguarding leadership & complex risk management
- Training needs analysis & competency assessment
- Quality improvement & service development
- Stakeholder engagement & MDT collaboration
- Change management & practice improvement
- Trauma-informed & recovery-focused care
- Advanced communication & presentation skills
- Time management efficiency
- Healthcare software mastery
- Striving for excellence
Certification
- Safeguarding Adults & Children Level 4
- Practice Assessor / Preceptor
- RRIT (Rapid Response & Intervention Training)
- Basic & Immediate Life Support
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Institute of Leadership & Management L3
- Enhanced DBS
Accomplishments
- Worked with preceptorship programmes across two sites, improving transition to practice and staff confidence among newly qualified nurses.
- Delivered targeted education programmes across two sites in risk management, safeguarding, care-planning, report writing, and patient safety, contributing to improved clinical practice and compliance.
- Strengthened safeguarding processes through leadership and staff education, improving quality of referrals and adherence to policy.
- Mentored and supported student nurses, enhancing learning experiences, competency development, and readiness for practice.
- Influenced a positive learning culture through coaching, supervision, and reflective practice across multidisciplinary teams.
- Led organisation-wide education and preceptorship improvements across multiple sites, standardising clinical practice and strengthening transition support for newly qualified nurses through evaluation of competency outcomes and staff feedback.
- Drove Quality Improvement initiatives linking education to patient outcomes, increasing patient engagement from 7% to 24% through targeted staff training in person-centred, therapeutic care.
- Applied coaching and leadership approaches informed by ILM L3 to influence workforce development beyond ward level, embedding reflective practice and aligning education with NMC standards and evolving nursing frameworks.
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Social Work England
- Qualified Teacher Status
Additional information
- Strong IT proficiency: EPR systems, DATIX, Microsoft Office, e-rostering systems
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills across diverse audiences
- Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with best practice in nursing education
Timeline
Professional Nurse Educator
Priory Hospital Cluster
2025.12 - 2026.04
Deputy Ward Manager / Social Worker
Priory Hospital Kemple View
2024.05 - 2026.04
Senior Registered MH Nurse / Social Worker
Priory Hospital Kemple View
2022.10 - 2024.05
MNSW - Nursing & Social Work
Edge Hill University
2018.09 - 2022.07
PGCE - Primary Education
Edge Hill University
2017.09 - 2018.07
Entertainment Management
Self employed
2006.05 - 2017.07
Project Engineer
BAE SYSTEMS
1998.10 - 2006.05
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Central Lancashire