John Sedgewick

MSc Nursing, MSc HSR, BSc (Hons), Dip N, RGN , RMN, Renal Nurse, Cert ED, RNT, PhD (c)

General Medicine / Surgery

Introduction
I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1983, I have specialised in the field of nephrology since 1985. I have extensive clinical experience, have lectured widely in my field of expertise and have undertaken significant research into nursing related matters. I have also completed a number of publications and presentations both at national and international level. My expertise is in the areas of haemodialysis (acute and chronic renal therapy), peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation. Additionally, I also have experience of hepatobillary, colonic surgery and general surgery.

I am currently Director, of Multi Professional Programmes (Post Registration / Continuing Professional Development) and Principal Lecturer in Nephrology at the School of Health and Social Care, Teesside University, where I have significant teaching responsibilities at Masters, Graduate and Undergraduate levels.

Key responsibilities include:
♦ Overall strategic management of CPD and undergraduate Post Registration framework. Contribution to practice support for pre-registration students across RN – Diploma , BSc Nursing programme in capacity as ‘Zoned academic Link’ tutor
♦ Module Tutor and programme leaders for level 2 and level 3 renal modules within undergraduate framework.
♦ Examiner and assessor of student summative work.
♦ Lecturer in diverse modules within the CPD framework (critical care, diabetes, surgical care practitioner, long term
conditions, teaching and assessing in clinical practice).
♦ Overall responsibility for curriculum review of Post Registration framework within school. Chairperson of committees (Post Reg Framework Committee, Level Two Advisor Group).
♦ Direct teaching responsibilities to BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing students. Dissertation supervision of BSc and MSc students on various programmes.
♦ Representation on School of Health committees (Learning and Teaching Committee, School Policy, School Academic Standards, International Committee, Quality and Enhancement Group).
♦ Project lead for implementation of Inter-Professional Education across 11 programmes within school – Chairperson of School IPL Implementation group.

I accept instructions from both Claimant and Defendant Solicitors and Insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses.

Professional Affiliations
Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK)
Royal College of Nursing (Renal Nursing Forum)        
Royal College of Nursing (Research Society)            
European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses / European Renal Care Association
Council Member British Renal Society
Renal Society of Australasia
The Honour Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (Nurse Leaders)

Professional Education
Registration Number: NMC 80Y0840E
2005    MSc Health Service Research, Institute of Health Sciences, University of York
2000     MSc Nursing, Royal College of Nursing / University of Manchester
1994     BSc (Hons) Nursing, Kings College, University of London
1992     Diploma Professional Studies in Nursing, University of Teesside,
1992     Certificate in Education / Registered Nurse Tutor (NMC), New College Durham
1987     ENB 136 Renal Nursing - St Bartholomews Hospital / City University London    
1985     Registered Mental Health Nurse                
1983     Registered General Nurse                    

I am also currently studying for PhD (Nursing) field of study Nephrology (Expected submission August 2011)
Title of PhD – Older People’s Views of Choice and Decision Making in Established Renal Failure - A Grounded Theory Study - School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield.