Aimee Pinnington

Biography

Aimee Pinnington is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science in the School of Life Sciences at Keele University and a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist and Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS). Her teaching focuses on biomedical science and clinical pathology, bridging academic learning with professional practice and supporting the development of future biomedical scientists.

Aimee’s PhD research explores the barriers and facilitators affecting Biomedical Scientists’ access to advanced practice and career progression across the UK. Using behavioural science and stakeholder consensus methods, her research aims to inform practical recommendations for individuals, employers and professional bodies to support career development and strengthen the biomedical science workforce. Her wider interests include healthcare workforce development, inclusive career progression and interprofessional education.

Research and scholarship

Currently undertaking a PhD researching the barriers and facilitators affecting Biomedical Scientists’ access to advanced practice and career progression across the UK

Several scholarship projects underway including IPE involving Biomedical Scientists, simulated and alternative placement work, and a project exploring student experiences of flipped classroom learning

Teaching

Module lead for LSC-30100 - Advanced Clinical Pathology, LSC-40081 and LSC-40051 Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, LSC-40085 Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Further information

Chairperson for the IBMS North Staffordshire Branch

Supervision

Undergraduate and Masters research projects

Collaborations and grants awards

Alternative and simulated placements research - collaborating with Ian Davies, Staffordshire University, and Dr Lee Peters, Hywel Dda University Health Board