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Rachel Allen-Ashcrof
My professional background is as an Adult Nurse and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Intensive Care Medicine and Acute and Emergency Medicine. I have undertaken many roles within the National Health Service ranging from Band 5-Band 8A.
I have been teaching and delivering both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Advanced Practice Education
I am currently the Academic lead for CPD and Health Partnerships in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. I am responsible for supporting both small- and large-scale collaborative projects and support the work of the school in redesigning its CPD portfolio.
Julie Dixon
Registering as a mental health nurse in 1996, Julie Dixon started her career as a Community Mental Health Nurse, where she progressed to Team Leader in 2002. Moving to work in higher education she has over 20 years of academic experience, with a variety of opportunities in relation to advancing her own learning, teaching and research portfolios. Julie started work at the NMC in February 2021 and is continuing her self-development and awareness of global, national and local agendas, she continues to work part-time as a Bank Nurse within a mental health trust.
Julie stepped into the role of Programme Lead in March 2025, energised by the chance to shape future mental health care. She’s passionate about creating learning environments that spark curiosity, sharpens critical thinking, and builds confident, compassionate practitioners.
Steven Davis
An experienced Associate Lecturer and Senior Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specialises in ADHD and Autism (ASC) assessment for children and adults, working both within the NHS and privately. With over 30 years of clinical and educational experience, Steven brings a strong blend of advanced mental health practice, neurodevelopmental expertise, and evidence-based teaching.
Steven holds an MSc in Mental Health Science, a BSc in Nursing (First Class), and an MBA in Leadership and Management. A qualified Non-Medical Prescriber (V300), EMDR therapist, and Registered Qualified Test User (BPS), Steven delivers comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments using gold-standard tools, including ADOS-2, ADI-R, QB Testing, and structured clinical interviews.
As a QTLS educator and Fellow of the Society for Education and Training, Steven teaches across health and social care programmes, supporting learners with diverse needs including dyslexia, ADHD, and specific learning differences. His teaching and clinical work are rooted in trauma-informed practice and a commitment to improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals.
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