Big success for the School of Psychology with three psychology undergraduate students being the successful applicants of the 2015 KentHealth Student Vacation Scheme. This competitive scheme provides support at a rate of £150 per week to allow students to undertake a piece of clinical work over the summer.
This is a very exciting year as it is the first time there has been a placement with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Psychology student Jamie Mallion will be placed there, undertaking ‘a qualitative exploration of clinical mentors’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of research and evidence-based practice’.
Jana Brinkert and Nicola Chisnell will be placed with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust looking at ‘A pre-operative diet and exercise weight loss programme (GLIDE) for obese patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery: A feasibility study’ and ‘Feasibility of a longer-term (12 month) home-based exercise intervention programme (EMERGE) for patients who have undergone emergency abdominal surgery’.
For more information on the scheme and to read student blogs see the Student Vacation Scheme page.