Kairen Roche

Senior Lecturer

School of Health, Science and Wellbeing

I commenced Nursing in 1983 and undertook a pre-registration Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma, and qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1986. I then worked within Accident & Emergency for six years where I developed an interest in primary care, as I felt intervention and health promotion would prevent some of the life threatening conditions I dealt with. I subsequently commenced work within a General Practice and have enjoyed immensely how the role has evolved. I joined the university in 2009, where I became module lead for Long Term Conditions and Respiratory disorders, for which I have a great passion; I have continued to work in general practice to maintain a contemporary view of primary care.

Professional memberships and activities

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

  • Fellow of The Higher Education Academy

Academic qualifications

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Higher Education

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Higher Education

  • BSc (Hons) Specialist Practice (Practice Nursing)

  • Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (Level 6)

  • University Diploma in Teaching in The life long learning Sector

  • Diploma in Spirometry

  • Diploma in Management of Asthma and COPD

  • Diploma in Family Planning in Society (Level 6)

  • Diploma in Nutrition

  • Travel Health Promotion (Level 6)

  • Diabetic Nursing (Level 6)

  • Accident & Emergency Certificate

  • Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing

  • Registered General Nurse

Expertise

Community Based Care, Practice Nursing, health education

Teaching

  • Module leader for The Care and Management of Respiratory Disorders (Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease) (Level 6&7)

  • Module leader for Long Term Conditions Level (6)

  • Module leader for The Role of Health Promotion in the patient journey (Level5)

  • Module leader for Long Term Conditions for Assistant Practitioners (Level 4)

  • Module Leader for Competencies in Health & Social Care Level (4 & 5)

  • Module leader for The Role of the Health Care Assistant within the community (Level 3)

  • I teach on the pre-registration program delivering Community Care sessions

  • I teach on Non-Medical Prescribing course

Publications

NORMAN K., ROCHE K. AND JUKES S. (2012) Integrated Care – a way forward for APs. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol 6 (9) p458-461

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021