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Rita Newland

Dr Rita Newland

    Accepting PhD Students

    20062024

    Research activity per year

    Personal profile

    Overview

    I am Associate Professor in the College of Health and Life Sciences, and I joined London South Bank University in 2014, having previously worked as the Director of Education with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and before that, Senior Lecturer with City University London.

    My professional background spans over 35 years in practice, education, and regulation, with NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor, District Nurse, Prescriber, and Teacher. As an early career researcher, and skilled health care practitioner, I tenaciously use my professional and academic credentials to preserve compassionate, quality of care for users of health and care services.

    Professional affiliations:

    • Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
    • Fellow, Institute of Health Visiting
    • Queen’s Nurse, Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI)
    • Member, Association of District Nurse Educators (ADNE)
    • Member, United Kingdom Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Educators
    • Member, International Collaboration for Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR)

    Research Interests

    Current research activity:

    • Health visitors’ decision-making practice
    • Professional identity of district nurses in the UK
    • The use of creative-arts in professional post graduate education
    • The use of simulation in professional post graduate education.

    Grants gained in 2026

    • CLHS Research Seedfunding for Early Career Researchers - £2800: Exploring the use of creative arts-based pedagogy in post graduate education. 

    Subjects Taught

    During my twelve‑year tenure at London South Bank University, I have provided academic leadership in the development and delivery of specialist community practice programmes. This includes leading the provision of education programmes awarding the Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) in District Nursing and the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Visiting programmes.

    In addition, I lead the research in health and social care provision within the postgraduate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio, ensuring that research‑informed teaching and evidence‑based practice underpin programme delivery.

    As an early career researcher, I also supervise postgraduate researchers undertaking studies for the awards of Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), supporting the advancement of scholarly inquiry and the development of emerging researchers within the discipline.

    Additional Responsibility

    Member of the Research Ethics Committee, College of Health and Life Sciences
     
    Member of the Portfolio Development Group, College of Health and Life Sciences

    Education/Academic qualification

    Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), King's College London

    … → 2023

    Senior Fellow, Higher Education Authority

    … → 2014

    Academic Practice , Post Graduate Diploma, City, University of London

    … → 2006

    Community Health, Master of Science (DISTINCTION), King's College London

    … → 2003

    Community Nursing, Bachelor of Science (FIRST CLASS HONOURS)) , King's College London

    … → 1997

    External Positions and Roles

    External Examiner, University of Derby

    2022 → …

    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):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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