Personal Statement
Prior to my current role as a Lecturer in Radiotherapy, I worked clinically as a Therapeutic Radiographer within the NHS, including at Royal Preston Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool. Whilst clinical, I completed my MSc at the University of Liverpool, which involved development of a novel eLearning tool aimed to educate Therapeutic Radiographers on the long-term effects of pelvic radiotherapy. Late effects of pelvic radiotherapy are my main area of research interest, and I am currently working on several projects in this field. I am a member of several late effects and Living with and Beyond Cancer networks, as well as being a UK member of the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) based in the US, with a focus on long-term toxicities. I continue to collaborate with clinical colleagues to conduct clinically relevant research to benefit patients within the Liverpool City Region and Beyond. I am a reviewer for two journals: the "Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice" and "Clinical Oncology".

As a lecturer at the University of Liverpool, I am passionate about research-connected teaching. I currently lead the undergraduate pelvic oncology module and teach prostate and colorectal oncology on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. I embed my own research into my teaching, as well as findings from studies at the forefront of clinical research, ensuring students learn about current and evolving practice in the field. I also enjoy teaching interprofessional learning sessions, working with students from a range of healthcare professions.

Alongside my teaching and research roles, I am the Postgraduate Admissions Lead for the Therapeutic Radiography & Oncology programme.

Research Overview
My main research interests include the late effects of pelvic radiotherapy and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and I am currently working on several projects in this field. I am a member of several late effects and Living with and Beyond Cancer networks, as well as being a UK member of the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) based in the USA, with a focus on long-term toxicities. I continue to collaborate with clinical colleagues to conduct clinically relevant research to benefit patients within the Liverpool City Region and Beyond.

I am currently undertaking my Doctoral thesis based on Pelvic Radiation Disease, exploring patients' and professionals' experiences.

Alongside my colleagues Dr Bridget Porritt and Dr Mike Kirby, we have successfully acquired two grants to conduct collaborative research with colleagues at the University of Alberta, Canada. I am leading on a collaborative project exploring resilience in student Therapeutic Radiographers (RTTs), and involved in the second project focused on Social Accountability. This collaboration aims to provide an international perspective, comparing experiences for students studying within the UK and Canada. Further research is planned involving recent alumni and qualified Therapeutic Radiographers.

Within my current role I also conduct pedagogical research focused on gamification, simulation-based learning for healthcare students and resilience amongst Student Therapeutic Radiographers .