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Meet the team

Our team of dedicated staff work across the four countries of the United Kingdom to support the delivery of the cadet programme in a variety of places. 

We work with youth organisations to develop and deliver the cadet course to young people along their normal activities and timetable.

We also work with health partners to arrange observational work experience which brings together all the theoretical and practical classroom learning.

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Dave Clarke

Associate Director for Education

Dave provides high-level oversight of educational initiatives at the RCN. Previously, he served as Head of Scheme for the then RCN Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme.

Lorna Mayles

Head of Students and RCN King's Nursing Cadets

Lorna provides strategic oversight and direction for the programme, ensuring alignment with the RCN’s vision and long-term objectives. Lorna also oversees the RCN's student nurses, ensuring they are well looked after during their time with the RCN.

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Helen Hare

Programme Manager

Helen oversees the strategic and operational delivery of the programme, ensuring its successful implementation and growth.

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Helen Gibbons

Lead Nurse

Helen is a clinical expert responsible for subject matter expertise, quality assurance, and the delivery of programme content for England and Northern Ireland.

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Roz Mabey

Lead Nurse

Roz is a clinical expert responsible for subject matter expertise, quality assurance, and the delivery of programme content for Scotland and Wales.

Jack Parry

Project Coordinator

Jack oversees cohort management across Scotland, Wales and England, ensuring smooth operational delivery.

Karen Sheppard

Project Coordinator

Karen manages cadet cohorts in Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting programme implementation.

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Ian Holmes

Project Coordinator

Ian manages cadet cohorts in England, facilitating programme logistics and engagement.

Andrew Donaghy

Project Administrator

Andrew provides administrative support across all four nations, ensuring operational efficiency.

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Tracey Roberts

Communications Manager

Tracey leads communications for the cadet programme, ensuring effective messaging and engagement with cadets, other stakeholders and the public.