Miss Hannah Gray

Originally born and bred in Kent, I studied at the University of Southampton where I gained my degree in Adult Nursing in 2017. I have worked in Intensive Care Units across London caring for both critically unwell adult and paediatric patients. In that time I completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Nursing and worked my way up the bands to become a Practice Educator. During the pandemic, I worked frontline on an Adult Intensive Care Unit. I documented my experiences through a blog 'The Corona Lisa'. Through this I was offered the opportunity to be a guest on two episodes of the BBC World Service podcast, The Conversation. Subsequently, I went on to develop my own podcast, What Makes a Nurse?

I have particular interests in critical care nursing, humanitarian and conflict nursing and simulated practice learning. I have been able to apply these areas of interest more specifically to the world of Medical Law through a Master's in Law, which I am currently completing at the University of Kent.

I started my academic career at CCCU in July 2023. As a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing I teach predominately the pre-registrant Nursing courses. During my time here have completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice and gained Fellowship status in the High Education Academy.

I am also the Nursing and Midwifery Simulation Deputy Lead where I support the design, co-ordination and delivery of simulated practice learning on our pre-registrant Nursing and Midwifery courses. My passion for simulation stems from the diverse experiences that I have gained across my various roles. Recognising the crucial impact it has had on my own development, I am eager to ensure future nurses have access to the same valuable learning opportunities.

SimNet | June 2025

Poster - First Year Nursing Students' Experience Participating in a Hybrid Simulated Patient Journey.

Advance HE Health Educators NET Conference | December 2025

Presentation - The impact of introducing a 'Virtual Ward' simulation into final year adult student nurses curriculum.

Practice Learning Through Simulation | April 2026

Book – Contributed to three chapters.

SimHE Conference | Sept 2026

Presentation – Calm Before the Sim: The impact of using a pre-brief template on self-perceived confidence and anxiety levels in first year nursing simulation.

I am reservist with the British Army. Through this role I have been trained to provide intensive care nursing in humanitarian and conflict zones.