Dr Peter Phillips
- u_pphillips at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- Senior Lecturer In Paramedic Science
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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., McCann, L., 2025. The future of paramedic education: Problematizing the translucent curriculum in paramedicine. Paramedicine, 22 (4), 205-214.
- Corman, M.K., Phillips, P., McCann, L., 2025. Towards sociological praxis in paramedic education – A response to Hill and Campbell. Paramedicine.
- Rolfe, U., Phillips, P., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., Phillips, P., 2019. Managing common end-of-life cancer presentations according to the evidence. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 11 (5).
- Phillips, P., 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).
Books
- Polkinghorne, M., Bancroft, A., Hull, A., Lummen, A., Fripp, A., Adams, A., Allen, A., Barnes, A., Metzger, A., Carstensen, A., Arbab-Zavar, B., Goldsmith, B., Heffernan, C., Oliveira, J., Dugdale, C., Talbot, C., Martin, C., Casey, C., Chapleo, C., Van Raalte, C., Hunt, D., Rendell, D., Farrell, D., Holley, D., Bickle, E., Chaudhry, E., Anderson, E., Brooks, E., Sweeting, F., Whiting, F., Cownie, F., Knight, F., Roushan, G., Coombes, G., O'Sullivan, H., Ribchester, H., Henderson, H., Lim, H.-J., Darby, I., Chang, J., Zhang, J., Moran, J., Taylor, J., Brennan, K., Parry, K., Roper, L., Oliver, L., Garon, M., Hughes, M., Bobeva, M., Ayer, N., Stewart, N., Bottomley, N., Moore-Oats, O., Harvey, O., Phillips, P., Alexander, P., Shipway, R., Williams, R., Bowra, R., Leung, S.M., Wang, R., Waldron, S., Stride, S., Hillier, S., Robinson, S., Hedger, S., Begum, S., Allen, S., Hall, S., Clarke, S., Andrewes, T., Galling, T., Webb, T., Vu, T., Patel, U., Brosnan, U., Adzhiev, V., Leonard, Z., Darlow, J., 2023. Fusion Learning Conference 2023 - Proceedings. Poole, Dorset, UK, BH12 5BB: Bournemouth University.
- Allen, S., Bickle, E., Bancroft, A., Khattab, A., Quinney, C., Goldsmith, B., Hunt, D., Biggins, D., Holley, D., Andreou, D., Akcay, E., Knight, F., Roushan, G., Singleton, H., O'Sullivan, H., Darby, I., Thurston, J., Moran, J., Whittle, J., Branney, J., Taylor, J., Kooli, K., Musarskaya, M., Mayer, M., Polkinghorne, M., Koohgilani, M., Hughes, M., Klinkner, M., Bowden, M., Moital, L., Mallia, M., Bobeva, M., Phillips, P., Haratian, R., Wang, R., Pyne, S., Baker, T., Webb, T., Patel, U., Rolfe, U., 2022. Fusion Learning Colloquium 2022 - Proceedings. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Allen, S., Bailyes, D., Bickle, E., Bobeva, M., Bray, M., Budka, M., Clarke, S., Darby, I., Davey, A., Devis-Rozental, M., Fish, A., Holley, D., Iannuzzi, L., Kalmanovitch, N., Moran, J., Musarskaya, M., Phillips, P., Böckle, E., Polkinghorne, M., Quinney, C., Stewart, N., Tait, D., Taylor, D., Thurston, J., Tyre, K., Vijayakumaran, R., Watson, A., Wood, J., 2022. Fusion Learning Conference 2021. Poole, Dorset, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Schroth, C., Phillips, P., 2018. 100 Cases in UK Paramedic Practice. Routledge.
Conferences
- Phillips, P., Dod, J., 2025. Exploring student paramedics’ experiences of sexual harassment whilst on practice placement in UK ambulance services. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 08/07/2025 Birmingham.
- Wilkinson, J., 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 08/07/2025 Birmingham.
- Le Blancq, N., 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 08/07/2025 Birmingham.
- Dod, J., Phillips, P., 2025. Exploring the experiences of student paramedic in practice placement in relation to inappropriate sexualised behaviour. In: NMAHPPS 02/07/2025 Oxford.
- Phillips, P., Dod, J., 2025. Exploring student paramedics’ experiences of sexual harassment whilst on practice placement in UK ambulance services. In: EMS Stockholm 2025 02/06/2025 Stockholm.
- Phillips, P., Trenoweth, S., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge. In: Ambulance Leadership Forum 08/10/2024 Online.
- Phillips, P., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge. In: Emergency Services Mental Health & Wellbeing conference 26/06/2024 London.
- Phillips, P., Trenoweth, S., 2024. Crossing the Flaky Bridge: The Initial Transitory Experiences of Newly Qualified Paramedics. In: College of Paramedics Annual Conference 22/05/2024 Hinckley.
- Phillips, P., 2024. The Effect of Feedback on the Transition Experiences of Newly Qualified Paramedics. In: College of Paramedics Research Conference 21/05/2024 Hinckley.
- Phillips, P., Darby, I., Casey, C., 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 20/06/2023 Manchester.
- Darby, I., Phillips, P., Hall, S., 2022. Student Experience and the use of Technology in a post covid Teaching Landscape. In: Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 04/07/2022 Newcastle Upon Tyne.
- Darby, I., Phillips, P., 2022. What does 'Student Experience' mean to paramedic students? In: Fusion Learning Colloquium 30/06/2022 Bournemouth University.
- Thurston, J., Polkinghorne, M., 2022. Students as Researchers. In: Fusion Learning Conference - Innovation and Excellence in the Pandemic 28/06/2021 Bournemouth University: UK. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
- Phillips, P., 2019. What Factors Affect Resilience in UK Paramedics? A Structured Literature Review. In: EMS 2019 26/04/2019 Madrid, Spain.
- Phillips, P., 2017. Stress and Coping: Exploring the nature of resilience in UK Paramedic Practice. In: EMS Gathering 2017 03/05/2017 Kinsale, Ireland. Irish Journal of Paramedicine, 2 (1).
Reports
- Bancroft, A., 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. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
Posters
- Schroth, C., 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,
The data on this page was last updated at 05:00 on February 18, 2026.