Will Windsor
Educators SIG Lead. SIG Supports: Andrew Lelliott and Keiran Goreeba
Welcome to the Educators Special Interest Group. You do not have to be an educator to join the group. The Educator SIG aims to offer support and guidance to perioperative practitioners and academic professionals regarding education and the development of staff and students. It is a platform to share knowledge, provide information, post questions, and provide peer support.
For those of you whose primary role is education, the group will provide access for you to network and share common issues and themes. It enables responses from fellow educators who can share their experiences and provide solutions to problems.
As practitioners, you are always involved in education and development, so if you have a passion for education, developing your staff, facilitating students, and creating a culture of learning the SIG can help you pursue your passion.
By posting queries on the chat or emailing the SIG Lead your queries can be addressed. We know that education enables us all to be empowered and influence practice as this forum aims to provide that information, knowledge and support through collaborative shared learning.
The SIG is looking forward to you joining us and being part of a group passionate about education.
More about the SIG Lead
Chair of AfPP’s Inclusivity and Diversity Group and Educators SIG Lead.
Will Windsor brings more than two decades of perioperative experience to his role as Elected Trustee, Chair of the Association for Perioperative Practice’s Inclusivity and Diversity Group, and Educators Specialist Interest Group (SIG) Lead. His career is characterised by clinical excellence, forward‑thinking leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of both patients and the perioperative workforce.
Will began his career as a Healthcare Assistant at Princess Alexandra Hospital and has continued to break new ground throughout his professional journey. Most notably, he became the first Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to be appointed Matron at University Hospitals Dorset, a landmark achievement reflecting his credibility, expertise, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams. Across roles in trauma, vascular services, robotics, and wider surgical service leadership, Will has consistently championed high standards of care while building inclusive, high‑performing teams.
He played a key role in the development of the surgical hub at Llantrisant Health Park, a state‑of‑the‑art facility housing 12 operating theatres dedicated to high‑volume day surgery and arthroplasty.
Will has since joined Swansea Bay University Health Board, where he is the first Operating Department Practitioner to hold the post of Deputy Head of Nursing for Theatres, Day Surgery, and Pre‑assessment at Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals. In this role, he continues to advocate for professional development, compassionate leadership, and inclusive practice across perioperative services.
SIG Support: Andrew Lelliott
Andrew Lelliott is a qualified anaesthetic and recovery nurse with 17 years’ clinical experience in the NHS, including a background working within a community mental health team. He brings a thoughtful blend of perioperative expertise and a strong understanding of emotional intelligence to his practice.
Alongside his clinical role, he has built strong links with Swansea University, where he is currently a coach within their Student Leadership Academy, supporting leadership development across a range of health discipline courses.
Andrew is passionate about promoting and developing emotionally intelligent teams within the operating department to foster compassionate, high-performing staff members and create psychologically safe environments.
Andrew is particularly interested in educational initiatives that strengthen team resilience, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing. He would value the opportunity to contribute practical insights and meaningful learning experiences to AfPP members through the SIG Support role in Education.
SIG Support: Keiran Goreeba
Keiran Goreeba is a Clinical Educator at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Associate Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, holding AFHEA status. With a background as a Surgical First Assistant in ENT, and Maxillofacial surgery at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, with also extensive perioperative experience across over 16 specialties in scrub and circulating roles.
Keiran brings practical and academic expertise to Education SIG at AfPP, he integrates clinical practice with education support evidence-based, technology-enhanced learning and workforce development in perioperative care. His experience enables valuable insight into surgical teamwork, training needs, and curriculum development, contributing to innovative and effective educational strategies within perioperative practice.
Keiran is an NHS England Safe Learning Environment Charter Champion and preceptor lead committed to staff and student wellbeing across pre- and post-registration pathways. They actively contribute to the Young People’s Network. Recognised with Jack Petchey Young Achievers Award.