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Katie Lightfoot

    • About Me:

      I am a generally happy person who loves to learn and share my passion for psychology! I am a mum to a 8 year old and 6 year old who keep me very busy. I love swimming, walking, cycling, dancing and doing fun outdoor things with my family. I also love to talk about anything and everything!

    • My Work:

      I am a former Associate Professor in Health Psychology and Medical Education (Assessment). Currently I work clinically as a registered Health Psychologist in mental health liaison in the NHS. I also work privately with clients who wish to access therapy relating to their health and wellbeing.

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      I haven’t got a concrete plan yet, but I would use it to get health psychology on the map a little more as it is not as well known as other areas of psychology but it is so important. I’d love to engage school students in a health psychology workshop as well as the general public perhaps.

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    • Education:

      I went to my local comprehensive school – Great Yarmouth High School.  From there, I attended my local Further Education College to do A Levels.

      Since then I have studied at Nottingham Trent University, UEA, Sheffield Hallam and the University of West England in Bristol.

      Apart from my undergraduate degree, I have had to work FT alongside my study in to fund my other degrees and qualifications myself.

    • Qualifications:

      10 GCSEs

      3 A Levels & 1 AS Levels

      Application of Number Level 3

      ICT Level 3

      BSc (Hons) Psychology

      PGCE Post 16 Education

      PGCert Higher Education Practice

      MSc (Hons) Health Psychology

      Doctorate in Health Psychology (DHealthPsych)

    • Work History:

      Waitress

      Sales Assistant at Woolworths

      Supervisor at Coop

      Sales Assistant at Haven Holidays

      Data Input Assistant at DVLA

      Cashier at HSBC

      Faculty Data Administrator at a college

      Purchase Ledger Clerk

      Receptionist at a college

      Lecturer in Health and Social Care

      Teacher of Psychology

      Head of Psychology

      Lecturer in Health Psychology

      Associate Professor in Health Psychology

      Health Psychologist

    • Current Job:

      Until recently, I was Associate Professor in Health Psychology and Medical Education.

      I taught medical students and other students within the Faculty of Health. I was also a personal advisor and led on assessments in year 1 of the medical degree.

      I am also a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Health Psychologist. I have previously worked in pain management and currently I work in mental health liaison services.

    • Employer:

      1. NHS

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        determined, fair, enthusiastic

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        Had no idea!

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        No

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        Statistician or Architect

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        I find it hard to pick one as I like certain songs rather than one singer or one band (I'm also indecisive with things like this)

        What's your favourite food?

        Roast dinner or may be spag bol or pizza. I love chocolate too.

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        To be happy and healthy. To be able to have my own swimming pool. To be able to create more time to do what needs to be done.

        Tell us a joke.

        What do you get if you sit under a cow? A pat on the head!

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