Meet Steph

Steph’s internship focus and aims

My internship will be structured around three main strands, each supporting my development as a clinical academic dietitian. I will undertake a bespoke training programme focused on building skills and confidence in ethically and meaningfully engaging children and young people in research. Second, I will gain mentored experience in larger grant writing, strengthening my capability to contribute to and lead competitive funding applications. Third, I will lead a Trust‑wide project to develop resources that support colleagues to identify and plan evidence‑based practice objectives within annual appraisal, informed by comprehensive stakeholder engagement.

I am particularly looking forward to being part of a multiprofessional cohort of health and care professionals, all working to develop our research capability. I am also keen to deepen my theoretical understanding of ethical considerations and participatory approaches in research with children and young people.