Melanie holds the role of Programme Director for the accredited (with the Centre for Advancing Practice and the College of Radiographers) MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, as well as the PgC Enhanced Level Practice in Radiotherapy and Oncology at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. A distinguished leader in advancing practice education, not only in Therapeutic Radiography but across the Radiography specialties. Melanie leads transformative projects and innovative curriculum development.

Her influence extends to multiple roles within the College of Radiographers (CoR), including active participation in the Radiotherapy Advisory Group (RAG), an assessor and member of the Accreditation and Approval Board (AAB), and leadership as a facilitator for the Advancing Practice in Radiography Special Interest Group (APRADSIG).

As a committee member of the Association of Advanced Practice Educators (AAPE), Melanie represents Therapeutic Radiographers and all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and acts as an advisory board member for the International Advanced Practice Educator Network (IAPEN). 

Nationally, she led the development of the non-surgical oncology advanced practice area-specific capability framework, a groundbreaking multidisciplinary framework designed to advance education and training for practitioners in non-surgical oncology, due for publication by NHS England (NHSE) in 2026.

Her contributions are further reflected in her role as a reviewer for NHSE Centre for Advancing Practice, evaluating advancing practice credentials and programme accreditations. She also collaborates with the Council of Deans for Health on advanced practice initiatives. Additionally, Melanie is an integral member of the International Community of Practice in Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy (iCoP APRT) on advanced practice.

Melanie is also a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA).

Recently appointed as the Deputy Director of the Advanced Practice Research Academy UK (APRA-UK), Melanie continues to drive innovation and excellence in advancing practice, making her a pivotal figure in shaping the future of healthcare education and practice.