Meet the Team
Stuart Lowry
Service Development Director
Stuart Lowry is the Service Development Director for the Academy from NHS Professionals and heads up our account services team.
Stuart has over 25 years’ experience in education and training. He holds a master’s degree in occupational psychology from Birkbeck College, University of London. He holds several learning accreditations, is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute, TAP Certified and a Member of the Chartered Management Institute. He is an Insights Discovery and DISC practitioner. Stuart has managed large learning design and delivery teams and has led major leadership programmes in the public sector.
He has led several major global learning outsourcing contracts including the UK Civil Service, HSBC and Novartis.
Hannah Manners
Education Trainer
Hannah qualified as a Midwife in 2017 and has worked in all areas of maternity to include case loading, community, and labour ward. She joined NHSP as an Educator to help develop professional and academic skills through teaching in subjects she is passionate about; Recent reports in Midwifery have shown significant issues around safety in maternity and as an educator, she is keen to apply her knowledge and experience into developing learning programmes and supporting others to consolidate their skills to encourage high standards of care.
Sharon Smith
Education Lead - Health Care Support Worker Development Programme
Sharon is a Registered Nurse and Health visitor, and a highly experienced academic within healthcare education. Sharon is committed to providing high quality professional education and pastoral care for our HCSWD Learners to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality and compassionate care. Sharon works with our Practice Development Nurses and works closely with Trust Service Partners, NHS Trusts and clinical staff. Sharon also contributes to wider educational and research projects within the NHSP Academy, HEE and HEIs. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member and author for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Children and Family Health.
Rhoda Woller
OSCE Trainer
Rhoda qualified as a mental health nurse in 2020 and has worked in various challenging settings, including acute care, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), and psychiatric liaison services. These experiences have provided her with a deep understanding of the complexities and unique demands associated with mental health care delivery in different settings. In addition to her clinical experience, she has held various leadership positions, where she has successfully managed teams and implemented strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes. She has a desire to inspire and empower healthcare professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care to individuals.