Helen is a registered Adult Nurse with over 25 years of experience since qualifying in 1996. Her clinical background is deeply rooted in Accident & Emergency, Emergency Care, and Urgent Treatment Centres. Throughout her career, she has held key roles including Nurse Practitioner, Lead Nurse Practitioner, and Matron, demonstrating strong leadership and clinical expertise in acute care settings. Currently, Helen serves as the Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professional Education and Development Lead for Advanced and Enhanced Practice at the Health and Care Academy. In this role, she oversees the delivery of the Non-Medical Prescribing Programme for nurses, as well as the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme. She holds qualifications in prescribing and teaching reflecting her commitment to excellence in professional education. Helen is passionate about fostering professional growth, improving patient care, and driving innovation in advanced clinical practice.