Nick De Mora-Mieszkowski

Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

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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