The Global 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. Jen's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Jen
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.
Teaching
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 leadDIET503 '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)
Contact Jen
SF11, Pennisula Allied Health Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH
+44 1752 588826
jennifer.carroll@plymouth.ac.uk
