Biography:
Dr Stephen Wanless is an Associate Professor and Strategic Lead for Readiness for Clinical Practice at Birmingham City University, with over 20 years’ experience in nurse education, clinical skills, simulation, and workforce development. He leads strategic initiatives focused on enhancing student preparedness for practice, statutory and mandatory education, and innovative approaches to clinical learning. His research interests include simulation-based education, behaviour change, digital health, neurodiversity, and technology-enhanced learning. Stephen has secured substantial UK and European research funding, supervised multiple doctoral candidates to completion, and is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, reviewer, and advisor on nursing education, practice learning, and healthcare workforce development.
Title : Physical disability, nursing proficiencies and feasibility for safe practice at the point of qualification