Helen Chilvers – MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, 2017
Helen’s career story below provides a great example of where Post Graduate studies at the University of Lincoln can take you in your career. Having qualified as a nurse on leaving school, Helen undertook a wide variety of nursing and health related roles and training, believing that in gaining a wide range of experiences and […]
Helen’s career story below provides a great example of where Post Graduate studies at the University of Lincoln can take you in your career.
Having qualified as a nurse on leaving school, Helen undertook a wide variety of nursing and health related roles and training, believing that in gaining a wide range of experiences and knowledge that she would be a not only a better practitioner, but would gain more fulfilment from her career.
In 2014 Helen embarked on the Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University, feeling she was ready for her next challenge. Whilst finding the course challenging, she considers she gained so much from the programme and particularly valued the opportunity to learn alongside other health practitioners.
On graduating Helen felt she had not only gained confidence in her clinical practice but had developed new skills in ‘leadership, management, education and research’, so much so that she was successfully able to apply and gain a job as a lecturer at the university.
Since graduating Helen has continued to work at the University, where in addition to direct teaching, she has been able to achieve her Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching & Practice Education and be involved in several external activities with other universities.
Helen has now progressed to being a senior lecturer and programme leader, something she considers she would not have achieved if she has not undertaken ‘Postgraduate’ studies at the University.
Helen would encourage anyone who is looking to advance their knowledge and skills to undertake some advanced studies as it not only equips you with new knowledge, but also opens interesting doors to new and varied career options.