Jenny Pinfield

jenny-pinfield

Principal Lecturer/Deputy Head of School, Quality, learning and teaching co-ordinator

Deputy Heads of School

Contact Details

email: j.pinfield@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 85 5462

RGN, RSCN, RNT, BSc (Hons), PGcert, MSc, SFHEA, University of Worcester Leading Teaching Award

Teaching & Research

Education theory and practice for nursing and nursing associate students

Staff development – learning, teaching and assessment

PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Promoting child health and well-being including emotional well-being and mental health

Children's nursing

Legal, ethical and professional issues particularly those relevant to child health

Recognition, assessment and management of a range of child health problems

Palliative care and children with complex care needs, children with disabilities

Safeguarding children, children’s rights

Families and parenting/working with parents/interprofessional working

Professional Experience

Clinical experience of working in PICU and general children's wards, plus experience of adult orthopaedic and surgical nursing

Extensive experience in Higher Education including module and course leadership roles.  Quality, learning and teaching co-ordinator.  Quality processes including PSRB involvement including NMC, Ofsted, HCPC.

Curriculum development and review, particularly Nursing and Nursing Associate programme.  Supporting course teams with curriculum development and course approval processes.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Research in child health (RiCH)
Higher Education Academy
Association of British Paediatric Nurses

Publications

Publications and Conference Presentations

Pinfield J, Fordham Barnes A, Jackson P, Baker T (2019) Keep calm and let's work together: The journey of Midlands, Yorkshire and the East of England Practice Learning Group. AdvanceHE NET 2019, Keele

Pinfield J, Fordham Barnes A, Parlett G (2019) Using Twitter to Promote and Develop a Regional Approach to Practice Assessment in Nurse Education. AdvanceHE NET 2019, Keele

Pinfield J (2019) Cross-university project to support student assessment of practice learning. Learning and Teaching Conference: Learning in Partnership, University of Worcester

Pinfield J, Fordham Barnes A, Parlett G, Baker T, Bacon R (2019) : Let's work together - 28 UK Universities connect to strategically work towards the complexities of practice learning in 2020 and beyond. 2nd International Congress of Health Workforce Education and Research, Nicosia, Cyprus

Pinfield J, Fordham Barnes A (2019) Let’s work together – West Midlands Universities connect to strategically work towards the complexities of practice learning faced by Universities across the region. RCN Education Forum National Conference and Exhibition 2019, Bristol

Pinfield J, Fordham Barnes A, Jackson P, Baker T (2018) West Midlands universities connect to lead healthcare practice education during unprecedented complex times – our journey. AdvanceHE NET 2018, Cambridge 

Fordham Barnes A, Pinfield J/Dudley R, Jackson P, Baker T, Astley-Cooper J: Birmingham City University, UK, University of Worcester, University of Wolverhampton, UK, UK, Staffordshire University, UK, Coventry University, UK (May 2018) Curriculum development initiatives to assure students are placed in well-led, safe, responsive, effective and caring practice learning environments.  NETNEP 2018 Conference, Banff, Canada

Pinfield J (2017) Expert commentary: NIHR Signal - Are Psychological therapies effective in treating adolescent depression? Nursingtimes.net. 20 September 2017

Pinfield J (2017) Recognizing and diagnosing depression in children and young people. Nursing Standard. 31, 48. 51-62

Fordham-Barnes, A., Jackson, P., Dudley, R., Pinfield, J., Astley-Cooper, J., Armstrong, C., Baker, T. (2017) How influential are the Care Quality Commission health and social care service inspections on curriculum development?’ NET 2017 conference, Cambridge

Fordham-Barnes, A., Jackson, P., Dudley, R., Pinfield, J., Astley-Cooper, J., Armstrong, C., Baker, T. (2017) Strategies to assure students are placed in safe, effective, caring and well led practice learning environments, to support and retain the future Nursing workforce. HEA Annual Conference 2017 Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight

Pinfield, J., Middleton, A., Seeney, L., Cerrone, T. (2017) A New Role for Nursing: Collaborative Development of the Foundation Degree Nursing Associate. Learning and Teaching Conference: Beyond Boundaries. University of Worcester

Pinfield, J. (2016) Click: Review of e-resources focusing on MindEd: e learning to support young healthy minds. Nursing Children and Young People. 28, 7, 15

Pinfield, J. (2016) Click: Review of Websites focusing on domestic violence. Nursing Children and Young People. 28, 3, 11

Pinfield, J. (2015) Presentation on How Practice Panels Work: Practice Panel Workshop. University of Worcester

Pinfield, J (2015) Click: Review of e-learning focusing on promoting welfare and safeguarding children. Nursing Children and Young People. 27, 9, 11

Pinfield, J. (2015) Research and Commentary: Nurses should be familiar with vital signs for different age groups. Nursing Children and Young People. 27, 7, 13

Bentley, J., Pinfield, J., Rouse, J., Gaskin, K (2015) Recognition and management of asthma in children and young people. Nursing Standard. 30, 3, 50-60

Pinfield, J. (2014) Research and Commentary: Promoting healthy lifestyle changes to families is a challenge. Nursing Children and Young People. 26, 8, 13.

Pinfield, J. (2014) Click: Apps that support clinical decision-making. Nursing Children and Young People. 26, 3, 11

Bentley, J., Pinfield, J., Rouse, J. (2014) Measles: Pathology, management and public health issues. Nursing Standard. 28, 38, 51-58

Pinfield, J., Frost, S. (2013) The role of the Zone Academic and tripartite arrangements for the assessment of practice learning: Student, mentor and academic evaluation; one year on. NET conference, Cambridge University

Rouse, J., Pinfield, J. (2013) Academics in Practice. Learning and Teaching conference, University of Worcester

Rouse, J., Pinfield, J. (2013) Academics in Practice. Beyond the borders: RCN Education Forum conference and exhibition, Glasgow

Bentley, J., Pinfield, J., Rouse, J. (2013) Whooping Cough: Identification, assessment and management. Nursing Standard. 28, 11, 50-57.

Pinfield, J. (2013) Web Review: Resources for nurses dealing with death. Nursing Children and Young People. 25, 4,19

Pinfield, J. (2013) Research Digest (teenage pregnancy). Nursing Children and Young People. 25, 8, 12.

Pinfield, J. (2009) On the Web (Child nutrition). Paediatric Nursing.

Pinfield, J. (2008) On the Web. (Parenting support). Paediatric Nursing.

Pinfield, J., Pengelly, T., Rouse, J. (2008) Responsive innovations in child health nursing: development of a pilot project BSc (Hons) child health with optional neonatal route. Research in focus conference, University of Worcester

Proposal/Book/Manuscript Reviews

2015: Routledge: Reviewer of book proposal and draft manuscript Anatomy and Physiology

2007-2009: Sage publications: Book proposal reviewer, manuscript reviewer and endorsed Geldard K (2009) practical interventions for young people at risk

2008: Hodder Education: Reviewer of new child health book proposal

2007: Hodder publications: Reviewer of book proposal - Developing practical children's and young people's nursing skills

External Responsibilities

NMC/Mott Macdonald Registrant Visitor since 2018

Member of West Midlands HEI Practice Quality Group

Member of PAN Midlands, Yorkshire and East of England Universities Practice Learning Group

External Examiner (present and previous roles):

FD Health and Social Care (Nursing Associate and Assistant Practitioner): University of Brighton

Children’s Nursing: Kings College London

Pre-Qualifying Child Health Nursing: Bucks New University

External Panel member: Including - Edgehill University, University of Bolton, De Montford University, Staffordshire University, University of Bedfordshire, Manchester Metropolitan University