Dr Geraldine Latchem-Hastings
Senior Lecturer: Physiotherapy
- hastingsgm@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 206 87729
- Room 3.34, 3rd floor, Ty Dewi Sant, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN
Overview
I am a Senior Lecturer in physiotherapy education with over 17 years experience as an academic. Within HCARE, I have made substantial contributions to curricula development, assessment, quality assurance and programme validation where I have held various school leadership and programme roles and responsibilities.
Throughout my professional career (academic and clinical), I have developed a successful and sustained approach to knowledge transfer through the development and delivery of research led CPD programmes and courses at local, national and international levels. My research has contributed towards the advancement of knowledge and pedagogy in professional practice, through scholarly outputs, clinical mentorship and research led curricula development and delivery.
University and Professional Roles and Responsiblities: summary
- School Research Ethics Committee Member 2014-2017; 2021 - current
- Education Lead for the Coma & Disorders of Consciouness Research Centre UK 2018 - current
- Professional Lead: Physiotherapy Cardiff University 2015-2018
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Wales Board member 2015-2018
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Learning Champion 2014-2020
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Patient Story Champion 2011-2020
- School Peer Review of Learning and Teaching Lead 2014-2017
- College of Biomedical & Life Sciences Peer Review of Learning and Teaching Network Member
- Postgraduate Certificate University Teaching and Learning Programme - Mentor and Educator 2014-2017
- Physiotherapy Programmes Library Representative 2005-2015
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer in the School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University.
My academic career spans 17 years where I have made a significant contribution to teaching and scholarship. I have an established UK wide reputation as someone with expertise in physiotherapy education; continuing professional development and ethics and law in relation to paediatric physiotherapy practice. I also have a growing international profile; evidenced by a range of scholarly outputs such as professional guidance, professional journals and conference papers including several international and national keynote addresses.
Honours and awards
- Cardiff University Enriching Student Life Award 2018 – Best Personal Tutor Nominee
- Cardiff University Enriching Student Life Award 2017 – Best Personal Tutor Nominee
- Leading Teaching Teams 2016 Nomination Winner at School and College level
- Physiotherapy Lecturer of the Year 2014, 2013, 2011 (awarded by physiotherapy students)-Physiotherapy Lecturer of the Year runner-up 2015
- Cardiff University Enriching Student Life Award 2015 – Enriching Student Life Nominee
- University of Bristol Faculty of Social Sciences and Law Prize for Excellence in a Thesis 2013 – Nominee
- Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon Special Recognition Award for volunteering (Team member) – Year 201
- School of Healthcare Studies Excellence in Learning & Teaching Award 2012 [with Susan Annetts]
- Physiotherapy Lecturer Most Considerate of Student Needs 2008 [with Gwyn Owen] (awarded by physiotherapy students)
Professional memberships
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council May 2003 to date [previously Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine August 1994 to May 2003]
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 1991 to date
- Member of the Critical Physiotherapy Network 2015 to date
Committees and reviewing
School of Healthcare Sciences Ethics Committee
- Member and Lead Reviewer
Journal reviewer:
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Respiratory Care;
- Journal of Health Management
Textbook reviewer:
- Elservier
Publications
2018
- Latchem-Hastings, G. 2018. The emotions of 'doing ethics' in healthcare research: a researcher's reflexive account. In: Loughran, T. and Mannay, D. eds. Emotion and the researcher: Sites, Subjectivities and Relationships. Studies in Qualitative Methodology United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing, pp. 213-228.
- Clouston, T. J. and Latchem-Hastings, G. 2018. Becoming a caring & compassionate practitioner: co-producing an e-learning hub through interprofessional education. Presented at: NET2018 Conference, Cambridge, UK, 4-6 September 2018.
- Pickering, D., Latchem-Hastings, G. and Ferriday, R. 2018. Technology supported patient’s narratives to enhance healthcare student’s learning.. Presented at: Communication Medicine and Ethics international conference, University of Birmingham, 25-27th June 2018.
2016
- Pickering, D., Hastings, G. and Ferriday, R. 2016. The value of patient stories in pre-registration physiotherapy education. Presented at: CSP Welsh Conference, Cardiff, UK, 28 June 2016.
2014
- Latchem-Hastings, G. 2014. Introducing the concept of moral distress in paediatric physiotherapy practice. Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Journal 5(2), pp. 17-23.
2013
- Hastings, G. 2013. Walking a moral tightrope: the conflicting values of paediatric physiotherapists working in the community. Presented at: Extending Minds and Practice APCP National Conference, Bristol, UK, 8-9 November 2013.
- Hastings, G. 2013. Exploring the challenges of consent in childhood. Presented at: Extending Minds and Practice APCP National Conference, Bristol, UK, 8-9 November 2013.
2012
- Hastings, G. and Annetts, S. 2012. We need to talk about..your assignment!. Presented at: Higher Education Academy (HEA) Annual Conference 2012, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, 3-4 July 2012.
2011
- Annetts, S. and Hastings, G. 2011. A scoping exercise investigating the efficacy and efficiency of audio feedback. Discussion Paper. London: Higher Education Academy. Available at: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/documents/nations/wales/14_E_Fund_2011_Wales_AnnettsHastings_CF.pdf
2010
- Hastings, G. 2010. Re A (Children) (Conjoined Twins: Surgical Separation) Judgment. In: Hunter, R., McGlynn, C. and Rackley, E. eds. Feminist Judgments: From Theory to Practice. Oxford: Hart Publishing, pp. 134-146.
2009
- Hastings, G. 2009. Research governance & ethical review: a qualitative researcher’s perspective. Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) Journal 1(4), pp. 19-23.
2008
- Hastings, G. 2008. The principle of autonomy..a basis for informed consent. Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) Journal, pp. 7-11.
2007
- Hastings, G. 2007. Ethical Issues in Socio-Legal Research. Presented at: Socio-Legal Studies Association Postgraduate Conference, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK, 10-11 January 2007.
2006
- Owen, G. and Hastings, G. 2006. Portfolio development – reflection on, in, and for action. Presented at: ePortfolio 2006: The 4th international ePortfolio conference, Oxford, UK, 11-13 October 2006.
- Hastings, G., Froud, J. and Pickering, D. 2006. Working towards standardising written patient information: a paediatric perspective. Presented at: Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Annual Conference, Glasgow, UK, November 2006.
2005
- Hastings, G. 2005. Consent the Welsh Vision. APCP Journal 115, pp. 115-117.
2002
- Hastings, G. 2002. PAEDIATRICS: Bending Your Arm: Refusal of physiotherapy treatment in adolescents [Abstract]. Physiotherapy 88(11), pp. 700. (10.1016/S0031-9406(05)60115-0)
Teaching
I teach across both UG and PG programmes on topics such as qualitative research, professional and personal development & practice including reflective practice.
I am the module lead for personal, professional and communication module at Level 6 which is an interprofessional education module and co-module for the Level 4 Physiotherapy Practice in Health and Society. I am also the qualitative research lead for the BSc programme. I am currently developing a new Level 6 online module Physiotherapy Practice for Employment for the academic year 2021-22.
During my career I have developed a particular expertise in digital education, the following are a summary of key projects and digital e-learning platforms.
Key Education and Innovation Digital /e-learning Projects
Coma and Disorders of Consciousness Research Centre UK
Supporting and accelerating change through an online 'best interests' training resource and toolkit.
Caring for PDoc patients: improving healthcare professionals communication and practice
Caring for PDoc patients: improving healthcare students communication and practice |
Connolly, M. Latchem-Hastings, G. Kirkup, J and Harries, N. 2017-2018. Developing Resources and a Community of Best Practice in the use of Audio Feedback within Grademark at Cardiff University |
Clouston, T. Hastings, G. Paul-Taylor, G and Ferriday, R. 2017 to date; Becoming a Caring and Compassionate Practitioner in Health and Social Care Practice: an e-learning hub for healthcare professional students. |
Research Interests
- Digital education
- Interprofessional education and learning.
- Personal and professional development planning especially (e)portfolio development
- Ethics and law in health and social care
Research Dissertations and Thesis
Level | Institution | Name of work | Date |
Doctor of Philosophy (Law) | University of Bristol | Researching the values of paediatric physiotherapists working in the community | 2013 |
Master’s Degree in Legal Studies | University of Bristol | Bending your arm: The refusal of physiotherapy treatment in adolescents. [Dissertation attained distinction] | 2001 |
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | University of Wales, Cardiff School of Physiotherapy | A pilot study to determine the physiological and psychological effects of slow and fast stroke back massage in healthy female subjects.” [Dissertation attained first class classification] | 1994 |
Detail of internal and external funding
Funding Body and amount | Applicants & Study Title | Date |
Economic Social Research Council Impact Accelerator Account £21,939 | Kitzinger, J. Latchem-Hastings, J and Latchem-Hastings, G. Supporting and accelerating change through an online 'best interests' training resource and toolkit | January 2018 |
Centre for Education Innovation, Cardiff University £22,790 | Connolly, M. Hastings, G. Kirkup, J and Harries, N Developing Resources and a Community of Best Practice in the use of Audio Feedback within Grademark at Cardiff University | July 2017 |
Centre for Education Innovation, Cardiff University £3,000 | Clouston, T. Hastings, G. Paul-Taylor, G and Ferriday, R. Becoming a Caring and Compassionate Practitioner in Health and Social Care Practice | January 2017 |
Higher Education Academy Learning and Teaching Enhancement Fund for Wales £1,800 | Annetts, S. and Hastings, G. A Scoping Exercise Investing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Audio Feedback | July 2011 |
Cardiff University Learning and Teaching Fund £5,000 | Hastings, G. and Owen, G. PDP e-portfolio pilot project | January 2006 |
Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists £7,000 | Hastings, G. Ethical Conflicts in Paediatric Physiotherapy: a study of theory and practice | January 2005 |