Durham, England, United Kingdom
A fast learning, focused and driven finalist at Durham University and aspiring Clinical Neuropsychologist. Incoming Neuropsychology MRes/MSc student. Open to Assistant (Neuro)psychologist roles commencing summer 2027. Driven by my passion to understand complex human behaviour, I am committed to pursuing this career. I am on track to achieve a strong First Class Honours from Durham and achieved A*A*AA at A Level in Psychology, Biology, Spanish and EPQ, which evidences adept ability to achieve top results in disciplines crucial and supplementary to my career aspirations. I am particularly interested in deepening my knowledge of neuropsychological assessments for individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions, evidence-based interventions such as trauma informed CBT and the complexities of patient care to maximise recovery/rehabilitation and psychological wellbeing.
Supervision of Dr Kathleen Vancleef. Work in improving diagnosis and rehabilitation of visual perception problems post-stroke and CVI. Experience administering neuropsychological assessments on stroke survivors, including the Oxford Visual Perception Screen (OxVPS), Theory of Visual Attention (TVA), Visual Object and Space Perception Battery (VOSP), Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS), Birmingham Object Recognition Battery (BORB), Leuven Perceptual Organisation Screening Test (L-POST) and Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT). Expertise in participant recruitment, and data entry and testing (involving the BIVI-IQ and EQ-5D). Active participation in weekly lab meetings and co-manager of Durham Neuropsychology Lab social media platforms.
Welfare Officer for largest female sports club at Durham University. Received specialist Team Durham training for the role. Hold drops in and meetings, organise freshers buddy system, update and edit welfare plan for the year, manage welfare instagram page including monthly mental health and wellbeing themes, R&R socials, collect feedback from season, and always signpost and support individuals.
Club Captain of St Cuthbert’s Society Netball Club at Durham University. Liaise with Team Durham regarding training schedules, league fixtures, welfare of players and university wide events. In charge of planning and leading training sessions on weekly basis. Overall running of the club, including our social media platforms and finances.
Lead sports and enrichment activities for children aged 3-14. Provide 1-1 specialist support for children with additional learning needs such as Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and visual impairments. Continually demonstrate strong leadership, communication and quick thinking skills. Show my ability to be very responsible and adaptable.
Attended and shadowed MDT meetings, handovers, doctors clinics, physical health assessments, psychological interventions and learnt about large programmes like the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP)! A huge takeaway was learning how to do formulations and practice reflection - both crucial skills for me to master in order to peruse a successful career in Clinical Psychology. Thank you to Dr Mark Bernard, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Emily Morris, Assistant Psychologist, for making my placement both academic and clinically useful. Huge insight and thoroughly enjoyed!