Helen Waters

I have worked in a range of roles prior to teaching. I have worked as a fitness instructor and personal trainer in a number of health clubs. I also spent nearly 10 years in the NHS where I worked in the Public Health department and was responsible for developing and delivering child and adult weight management programmes. focusing on physical activity, nutrition and behaviour change. I also worked as part of a specialist obesity team with patients prior to obesity surgery. I spent several years working for Liverpool John Moores University as a Health Behaviour Mentor on their childhood obesity intervention GOALS. After leaving the NHS I entered the field of education and worked as a Health and Social Care and PSHE teacher in a Secondary Academy.

I currently work as Senior Lecturer for Teaching Learning and CPD. This role involves the day to day management of the PgCert in Higher Education. I work across the University to deliver CPD to staff to improve teaching and learning practices.

Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, Psychological Perspectives, Working in Health and Social Care.

I am currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Education, where my focus is on exploring the transition of staff who enter academia from successful careers in other industries.

• I work as an External Examiner for Bolton University
• Senior Fellowship of Advance HE