Mark Gillett

Mark Gillett

Head of Department of Allied Health

School of Health and Wellbeing

Senior Management Team

Department of Allied Health

Contact Details

email: m.gillett@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 542365

Mark is the Head of Department for Allied Health and a Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science. Having completed three degrees at Worcester himself, he understands the student journey first‑hand and is passionate about supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Alongside his academic role, Mark works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Paramedic) in primary and urgent care, bringing real‑world experience directly into his teaching. His career began in public service as a Firefighter before becoming a Paramedic, giving him a broad and grounded perspective on emergency and frontline care.

Mark’s goal is to help students grow in confidence, develop their professional identity, and feel part of a community that genuinely wants them to succeed.

Qualifications

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

BSc (Hons) Health Sciences

FdSc Paramedic Science

Certificate of Internal Quality Assurance, Process and Practice

Teaching Interests

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Medicines Management

Patient Assessment

Advanced Practice

Research Interests

Do graduates feel prepared for practice after completing a bachelors degree

Graduate well-being

Cardiac arrest and the management of PEA

Membership of Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

Member of the College of Paramedics

Senior Fellow of Advance HE

Recent Publications

ºÚÁÏÍø Learning and Teaching conference; To what extent does the undergraduate paramedic science degree prepare graduates for practice?

External Roles

External Examiner for University College Birmingham- Paramedic Science degree and apprenticeship.