Dr Peter Phillips
- 01202 962759
- pphillips at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9895-6945
- Senior Lecturer In Paramedic Science
- Bournemouth Gateway Building BG506, St Pauls Lane, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP
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Biography
Peter is lecturer in Paramedic Science. He has been a Paramedic since 2008, working in London and Dorset, and currently practices as an Emergency Care Practitioner in urgent care. Peter is currently undertaking a PhD looking at psychological resilience in newly qualified Paramedics using a longitudinal, mixed methods design.
His aim through teaching activities is to enable Bournemouth University graduates to excel in the workplace and in their Paramedic careers.
Journal Articles
- Corman, M.K., Phillips, P. and McCann, L., 2025. The future of paramedic education: Problematizing the translucent curriculum in paramedicine. Paramedicine.
- Rolfe, U., Phillips, P. and Evans, A., 2024. Paramedic management of patients experiencing mental health issues: a scoping review. Journal of Paramedic Practice: the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals.
- Phillips, P. and Trenoweth, S., 2023. Crossing the 'flaky bridge' - the initial transitory experiences of qualifying as a paramedic: a mixed-methods study. Br Paramed J, 8 (1), 18-27.
- Lancaster, C. and Phillips, P., 2021. How does the use of humour in the UK ambulance service affect a clinician's well-being? Br Paramed J, 6 (2), 26-33.
- Phillips, P., Darby, I., Phillips, L. and Wicks, A., 2021. Is it civic duty? An exploratory study of factors that influenced the public’s decision to download the NHS COVID-19 app. British Journal of Health Care Management, 27 (7), 194-200.
- Hart, J. and Phillips, P., 2020. What out-of-hours antibiotic prescribing practices are contributing to antibiotic resistance: a literature review. Br Paramed J, 4 (4), 25-33.
- Hart, J. and Phillips, P., 2019. Managing common end-of-life cancer presentations according to the evidence. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 11 (5).
- Phillips, P. and Searle-Barnes, S., 2017. Point-of -care testing for C-reactive protein in acute cough presentations. Journal of Paramedic Practice: the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals, 9 (1), 27-32.
- Phillips, P., 2016. Flippin' Education: A New Pedagogy for Paramedic Students? Journal of Paramedic Practice: the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals, 8 (7), 338-342.
- Phillips, P., 2015. Teaching to Encourage Deep Learning in Paramedic Science Students: A Case Study. Journal of Paramedic Practice: the clinical monthly for emergency care professionals, 7 (11), 560-567.
Books
- Polkinghorne, M. et al., 2023. Fusion Learning Conference 2023 - Proceedings. Poole, Dorset, UK, BH12 5BB: Bournemouth University.
- Allen, S. et al., 2022. Fusion Learning Colloquium 2022 - Proceedings. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Allen, S., Bobeva, M., Budka, M., Clarke, S., Darby, I., Devis-Rozental, M., Holley, D., Iannuzzi, L., Phillips, P., Böckle, E., Polkinghorne, M., Taylor, D., Thurston, J., Watson, A. et al., 2022. Fusion Learning Conference 2021. Poole, Dorset, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Schroth, C. and Phillips, P., 2018. 100 Cases in UK Paramedic Practice. Routledge.
Conferences
- Phillips, P. and Dod, J., 2025. Exploring student paramedics’ experiences of sexual harassment whilst on practice placement in UK ambulance services. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 8-9 July 2025 Birmingham.
- Wilkinson, J. and Phillips, P., 2025. Pedagogical use of board games to enhance professional attributes for healthcare students in higher education: a scoping review. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 8-9 July 2025 Birmingham.
- Le Blancq, N. and Phillips, P., 2025. Barriers experienced by transgender and gender non-conforming patient when utilising emergency care services: a qualitative literature reviews. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 8-9 July 2025 Birmingham.
- Dod, J. and Phillips, P., 2025. Exploring the experiences of student paramedic in practice placement in relation to inappropriate sexualised behaviour. In: NMAHPPS 2 July 2025 Oxford.
- Phillips, P. and Dod, J., 2025. Exploring student paramedics’ experiences of sexual harassment whilst on practice placement in UK ambulance services. In: EMS Stockholm 2025 2-4 June 2025 Stockholm.
- Phillips, P. and Trenoweth, S., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge. In: Ambulance Leadership Forum 8 October 2024 Online.
- Phillips, P., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge. In: Emergency Services Mental Health & Wellbeing conference 26 June 2024 London.
- Phillips, P. and Trenoweth, S., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge: The Initial Transitory Experiences of Newly Qualified Paramedics. In: College of Paramedics Annual Conference 22-23 May 2024 Hinckley.
- Phillips, P., 2024. The Effect of Feedback on the Transition Experiences of Newly Qualified Paramedics. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 21 May 2024 Hinckley.
- Phillips, P., Darby, I., Casey, C. and Warren-James, M., 2023. Who CARES? Evaluating the Success of the CARES Skills Framework as a Peer Support Intervention Amongst Paramedic Students in the UK. In: EMS999 Research Forum 20-21 June 2023 Manchester.
- Darby, I., Phillips, P. and Hall, S., 2022. Student Experience and the use of Technology in a post covid Teaching Landscape. In: Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 4-7 July 2022 Newcastle Upon Tyne.
- Darby, I. and Phillips, P., 2022. What does 'Student Experience' mean to paramedic students? In: Fusion Learning Colloquium 30 June 2022 Bournemouth University.
- Thurston, J. and Polkinghorne, M., 2022. Students as Researchers. In: Fusion Learning Conference - Innovation and Excellence in the Pandemic 28 June-29 July 2021 Bournemouth University: UK. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Phillips, P., 2019. What Factors Affect Resilience in UK Paramedics? A Structured Literature Review. In: EMS 2019 26-28 April 2019 Madrid, Spain.
- Phillips, P., 2017. Stress and Coping: Exploring the nature of resilience in UK Paramedic Practice. In: EMS Gathering 2017 3-5 May 2017 Kinsale, Ireland. Irish Journal of Paramedicine, 2 (1).
Reports
- Bancroft, A. and Phillips, P., 2025. Investigation Report: 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) in ambulance services: paramedic education, training and competence.. The Health Services Safety Investigation Body. Available from: https://www.hssib.org.uk/.
Scholarly Editions
Theses
- Phillips, D.P., 2024. Becoming a paramedic: the experiences of newly qualified paramedics in navigating a changing professional, social and personal identity. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
Posters
- Schroth, C. and Phillips, P., 2018. The Impact of Drug Storage Temperatures on its Efficacy in Extreme Environments: An Evidence-Based Approach. In: CoPMRE Visiting Faculty Day 2018.
Profile of Teaching UG
- Unit lead, Level 5 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Unit lead, Level 6 Paramedic Care of Minor Injuries
- Unit lead, level 6 Research for Paramedics
External Responsibilities
- St Georges' University London, External Examiner BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science (2015-2018)
Public Engagement & Outreach Activities
- Bournemouth University Festival of Learning (09 Jul 2017)
- Belong at BU Filming
Conference Presentations
- Fusion Learning Conference: Innovation and Excellence in the pandemic., Developing a Community of Practice in Paramedic Science, 28 Jun 2021, Bournemouth University
- CELebrate, Changing Profession Identity, 13 Aug 2016, Bournemouth University
Qualifications
- PGCE in Higher Education (Bournemouth University, 2015)
- BSc (Hons) in Emergency and Urgent Care Practice (Bournemouth University, 2013)
- BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science (University of Hertfordshire, 2009)
Memberships
- Higher Education Academy, Fellow (2015-),
- College of Paramedics, Member,