Jen Carroll

Dr Jen Carroll

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    Profile summary

    2023 - present Honorary research fellow and PhD supervisor for project entitled 'Development and pilot testing of a parent reported quality of life measure for childhood epilepsy treated with ketogenic diet therapy'. This body of research follows on from the CORE-KDT study which Jen led for her PhD.  2020-2022 Programme lead for MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics and MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics. Lecturer on BSc (hons) Dietetics where my clinical experience informs my approach to teaching, preparing students to bridge the gap between their academic background and a career in clinical practice. 
    2016-2020 Placement Lead; coordinating our undergraduate clinical placement capacity and delivery including clinical supervisory skills training for practice educators across the South West.

    Professional memberships

    Registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) 
    Member of the BDA Paediatric Specialist group 
    Member of The Ketogenic Professional Advisory Group (KetoPAG) 
    Member of the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network (KDRN)

    Roles on external bodies

    2015 present BDA NICE group and Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) Advisory Committee2020 present Co Publicist for the Ketogenic Dietitians Research Network 

    Teaching interests

    I taught a range of clinical and professional dietetic skills across the dietetics programme with particular interest in paediatric dietetics, neurology (use of ketogenic diet therapy), communication skills and behaviour change. I supervise MSc student projects; supporting students to achieve their research goals. Module lead
    DIET503 'Dietetics in Practice 1'
    ADV741: Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood 
    ADV742: Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders 
    ADV743: Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children 
    ADV720: Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders 
    ADV744: Neonatal Nutrition 
    ADV749: Dietetic Supported Study (pathway lead) 

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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