Amy has been a professional actor for over 20 years with 17 years of experience in communication skills coaching, facilitation and simulation in the medical sector. Working in top medical schools including Oxford University, Imperial College London and Buckingham University. Her experience also includes simulation and communication skills training for GPs, midwives, nurses, surgeons, psychiatrists and occupational therapists.
Amy works for Buckinghamshire County Council on a monthly Child Protection and Safe Guarding training course, roleplaying and delivering communication skills feedback.
Currently a visiting communications skills coach at the University of Buckingham Medical School, Amy’s role includes leading sessions as well as co-facilitating with clinical educators in delivering the CSFC course to first year medical students. Her role also includes sourcing and managing a team of actors, delivering seminars, facilitation and simulation.
2021-2022 Amy collaborated with East London NHS Foundation Trust working with Consultant Psychiatrists in delivering Communication Skills Simulation workshops for trainee psychiatrists and other mental health professionals within the trust. This was a Covid Recovery Funded project.
Amy is currently working with the same psychiatry team, delivering Mental Health Communication Skills and Simulation training for the newly appointed Physician Associates Team. These bespoke workshops run over a year.