Staff Profile
Lauren Bedford
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
I joined the Physiotherapy academic team in January 2018 following nine years of clinical practice in the NHS. After graduating from Exeter University with a BSc in Exercise & Sports Science, I went on to complete the Pre-Registration MSc in Physiotherapy at Birmingham University. Once qualified, I worked as a rotational Band five at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and at York Hospital, developing my skills in all of the core areas of physiotherapy.
I then went on to specialise in the area of respiratory as a Band six Physiotherapist at York Hospital, which involved working in a busy acute hospital in areas such as critical care, surgery, medicine, amputees and paediatrics. I continue to work clinically at York Hospital through regular weekend shifts, which enables the application of current clinical experiences to our students.
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
- MSc (Pre-Reg) Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham
- BSc (Hons) Exercise & Sports Science, Exeter University
- Member of the Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
- School – School of Science, Technology and Health
- Email – l.bedford@yorksj.ac.uk
- Phone – 01904 876 929
Teaching
I currently teach across a range of modules on both the undergraduate and Pre-registration MSc courses. My speciality lies within the area of cardiovascular respiratory. I am currently working towards completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
Research
This is an area that I am looking forward to developing in my new role.
Professional activities
External Networks:
- Member of the Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
Clinical Experience:
- Current - ongoing clinical weekend working as a Respiratory Physiotherapist at York Teaching Hospital
- 2014 to 2018 Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist, York Teaching Hospital
- 2012 to 2014 Rotational Band 5, York Teaching Hospital
- 2009 to 2012 Rotational Band 5, Leeds Teaching Hospitals
