Liz Colquhoun (MSc Pain Management, BSc Nursing, BSc (Hons) Immunology and Pharmacology, Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice (Nursing), Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Higher Education))
MSc Clinical Management of Pain Teaching Fellow
Address
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The Chancellor's Building
Edinburgh BioQuarter
49 Little France Crescent - City
- Edinburgh
- Post code
- EHH16 4SB
Background
Liz joined the MSc Clinical Management of Pain Programme Team in 2022. Liz also holds the role of Deputy Programme Director on the MSc Critical Care Programme. Liz has a clear commitment to lifelong learning.
Liz previously worked clinically as a senior pain specialist nurse from 2005- 2025. Liz is an autonomous specialist practitioner: assessing patients; formulating care plans (including prescribing) and evaluating treatment options. Treatment plans and care are biopsychosocial in nature reflecting the care needs of a complex group of patients who often have overlying psychological distress and social influences.
Liz has led clinical audits and service improvement projects and has published several articles in peer reviewed journals reflecting this.
Qualifications
MSc Pain Management, BSc Nursing Studies, BSc (Hons) Immunology and Pharmacology, Post Graduate Certificate of Advanced Practice (Nursing), Post Graduate Certificate of Academic Practice (Higher Education), Fellow of Higher Education Academy.
Responsibilities & affiliations
Registered with Higher Education Academy (2025); Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council (2000).
Research summary
Specific interest in the provision of transitional pain service and the management of phantom limb pain.