Dean Gray

Dean Gray

    Overview

    Profile summary

    Originally from Northern Ireland, Dean moved to Plymouth in 2013 to undertake a BSc in Paramedic Practitioner. Registering as a paramedic in 2016, Dean worked in Cornwall in 3 years before moving back to Plymouth. Since qualifying, Dean always had an interest in clinical skills, and always offered a helping hand with clinical skills sessions, before finally taking the dive into Clinical Education. 

    Dean is still a current Practice Educator and has had many students throughout his career with the Ambulance Service. Within the Ambulance Service, Dean is a Lead Paramedic with the South Western Ambulance Service, and is an Acting Operations Officer when there are staff shortfalls in his local area. 

    Dean still works Part time with the South Western Ambulance Service as well as working Part time for us at the University of Plymouth. Dean is the currently simulation co-lead and works tirelessly to develop the immersive simulation experience throughout the programme. 

    Professional memberships

    Health Care and Professionals Council 

    College of Paramedics 

    Teaching interests

    Dean's interests include clinical skills and all scenario based learning. Dean aims to make his scenarios as realistic as possible to give the students a feel for the real world. Dean likes to work with multidisciplinary teams in multi agency simulations. 

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education