Nick De Mora-Mieszkowski
Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy
I originally trained and worked as an actor before discovering Speech & Language Therapy in my mid-twenties. I have worked across a number of NHS trusts and health boards in a variety of roles and with patients with a range of conditions including neurological conditions such as brain injury and motor neurone disease as well as patients in critical care and with respiratory issues associated with Covid 19.
Prior to joining Wrexham University, I also worked as an associate lecturer for Cardiff Metropolitan University. I provided specialist teaching on areas such as swallowing disorders but had a focus on sourcing and facilitating student placements in North Wales.
I continue to work part-time for the NHS where I specialise in complex swallowing disorders, run a videoflouroscopy (x-ray swallowing) clinic, see patients with Head and Neck Cancers and support acute inpatient services.
Research Interests
Practice Education experience
Eating, drinking, swallowing - in particular experiences of people with difficulties and their families.
Acquired communication disorders
Anatomy and physiology of the above
Ethics
Simulation
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | One-way tracheostomy valve use improved secretion management in a patient post posterior circulation stroke. A case study, Welsh Stroke Conference. Nicholas de Mora-Mieszkowski;Charlotte Hancox;Sarah Jane Garside |
Conference Contribution |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Recognition for contribution to profession in Wales | Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| University College Plymouth St Mark & St John / Peninsula Medical School | BSc (Hons) | Speech & Language Therapy |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | PgC | Teaching in Higher Education |
| Italia Conti Academy | BA (Hons) | Acting |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh | Elementary Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency |
| English | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency |
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan | SLT403 |
| Speech & Swallowing | SLT501 |
| Specialisms | SLT602 |