Robert Shaun Hughes
Guisborough
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 20 years of expertise in curriculum development, course delivery, and student engagement. Strong IT skills, proficient in utilising educational software and Blackboard VLE to enhance learning experiences. Online delivery experience through MS Teams. Demonstrates strong skills in module planning, teaching material development, and class management. Committed to continuous learning and fostering critical thinking through innovative course design and effective academic advising. Professional Health Care background as an RGN. Previous leadership experience in the third sector alongside HE course leadership.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Casual Snr lecturer
York St John University
York
2025.11 - Current
- Snr lecturer on the MSc Pre-reg Operating Department Practice Course Delivery of various simulation training and academic anaesthetic lectures and seminars.
- Lectured on complex subjects for better student understanding.
Full time Senior Lecturer
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough, Tees Valley
2003.09 - 2024.11
- ODP programme. Working as part of the School of Health & Life Sciences team. Teaching and facilitating learning opportunities for student ODP's. Engagement in curriculum development, approval, and delivery of pre-reg Operating Department Practitioner course, delivery of shared module content, dissertation supervision, course leadership, oversight of practice mentor training. Delivery of BLS adult and child, and Manual handling training for ODP's.
- Module leader for Coaching & Mentoring, Clinical Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Legal, Ethical and Professional concepts, All practice related Anaesthetic simulation.
- Personal Tutor: One to one engagement with ODP students offering personal, practice and academic support.
- Marketing tutor: Promotion of the role and ODP programme in schools, colleges and speaking to prospective students through Uni visits, open days, master classes and discovery days.
- Supported students with tailored advice for successful academic progress.
- Mentored junior lecturers, fostering professional growth and development.
- Participated actively in faculty meetings and served on committees to help shape educational policies.
- Utilised innovative teaching techniques, resulting in high student engagement levels.
Anaesthetic Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
1997.03 - 2006.04
- My duties as an Anaesthetic include the setting up and preparation of the Anaesthetic Room and ventilator machines for all relevant cases pertaining to Cardiothoracic Theatre. Primarily assisting the consultant Anaesthetist in all peri-operative care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This involves Venous and Arterial Cannulation, Intubation under supervision, Urethral Catheterisation, administration of IV drugs, set-up and use of Balloon Pumps and Cell Savers and on-call availability for emergency cases. Within this role there is the responsibility of stock control. Other roles include Clinical Supervisor, NVQ Assessor and Verifier.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
1995.03 - 1997.01
- My duties as an Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurse include the setting up and preparation of the Anaesthetic and Recovery room and ventilator machines for all relevant cases pertaining to General, Urology, Gynaecology and Vascular Theatres. Primarily assisting the Anaesthetist in all peri-operative care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The administration of IV, IM drugs. Within this role there is the responsibility of stock control. Other roles include NVQ Assessor. Also the supervision and teaching of junior members of staff and students.
Education
MSc - Leadership & Organisation Change
Teesside University
2009.09 - 2011.06
BA (Hons) - Education and Training
University of Huddersfield
2004.09 - 2007.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Registered General Nurse
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust
Middlesbrough 1989.09 - 1992.06
Skills
- Educational software use
- Subject expertise
- Continuous learning
- Blackboard VLE familiarity
- Module planning
- Feedback providing
- Teaching material development
- MS Office
- Tutorial planning
- Class management
- Curriculum Development
- Student engagement
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Academic advising
- Assignment grading
- Student performance evaluation
- In-class lectures
- Online class discussion
- Online lesson delivery
- Assessment marking, grading, feedback
- Lecture preparation
- Course designing
- Student support
- Critical thinking facilitation
Certification
- Qualification: RGN
- Subject: Registered General Nurse - Level 1
- Awarding Body: School of Nursing South Tees
- Commencement: 1989-09
- Awarded: 1992-08
Affiliations
- Walking/Hiking/Running Reading Religious/faith related activities including speaking publically Play acoustic guitar
Teaching Experience
- Role: Snr Lecturer
- Commencement: 2003-09
- Description: Lecturer for the Operating Department Practitioners Diploma & Degree in Higher Education Programme. Co-ordinating ODP Mentor Workshop Training throughout the North East Hospitals. Tutorials and tripartite meetings. Marketing tutor for programme involves lectures and masterclasses in Teesside Uni alongside schools and colleges in the North East.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Casual Snr lecturer
York St John University
2025.11 - Current
MSc - Leadership & Organisation Change
Teesside University
2009.09 - 2011.06
BA (Hons) - Education and Training
University of Huddersfield
2004.09 - 2007.06
Full time Senior Lecturer
University of Teesside
2003.09 - 2024.11
Anaesthetic Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
1997.03 - 2006.04
Anaesthetic and Recovery Nurse
James Cook University Hospital
1995.03 - 1997.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Registered General Nurse
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust
1989.09 - 1992.06