Leanne Logan-Smith
Senior Lecturer in Health Apprenticeships
- Phone
- +44 (0)1473 338043
- L.Logan-Smith@uos.ac.uk
- School/Directorate
- School of Health, Sciences and Society
Leanne Logan-Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Health Apprenticeships and Course Lead for the Nursing Associate programme at the 小黄片app. A Registered Adult Nurse since 2010, she brings extensive clinical experience gained across a range of acute NHS Trusts in Suffolk, working in diverse specialities before transitioning into higher education in 2018.
Leanne holds a Diploma in Adult Nursing, a BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care, a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, and an MA in Education Studies. She is currently undertaking a PhD, further developing her research interests in healthcare education, apprenticeship pedagogy, and workforce development.
Her academic interests focus on widening participation, social mobility, and developing apprenticeship pathways within higher education. She is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and supporting learners from diverse backgrounds to access, thrive in, and progress through higher education and healthcare careers. Through her work with employers and healthcare partners, she contributes to the development of sustainable workforce pathways and practice-based learning opportunities across the region.
As Course Lead for the Nursing Associate programme, Leanne provides academic and operational leadership, overseeing curriculum development and supporting students throughout their educational journey. Within the programme, she leads the Human Anatomy and Physiology and Practice Learning modules, helping students develop the competencies, professional behaviours, and clinical understanding required for contemporary healthcare practice.
Beyond her Nursing Associate responsibilities, Leanne teaches and supports learners across Levels 4 to 6 within a range of health apprenticeship and pre-registration nursing programmes. She contributes to teaching, assessment, academic support, and curriculum delivery across diverse subject areas, drawing upon her extensive clinical experience and expertise in healthcare education.
Leanne's teaching interests include anatomy and physiology, practice learning, professional development, medicines management, and apprenticeship education. She is particularly passionate about supporting learners to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, enabling them to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care throughout their professional careers.
Nursing and Midwifery Council – Registered Adult Nurse
Advanced HE – Senior Fellow