School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work

Sarah Kennedy

Nurse lecturer (learning disabilities)

Allerton C508
T: 0161 295 3166
E: s.e.kennedy@salford.ac.uk
Twitter: @SarahK_ALT12

Office Times

15 hours from among:

Tuesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Biography

After school I went to MMU (or Manchester Polytechnic as it was then) and did a degree in Applied Community Studies. Following that I ended up working within learning disability services within a health trust which I discovered I loved. I returned to study to gain my professional qualification and did the Joint Programme across Manchester University and Salford University qualifying as a learning disability nurse and social worker in 2000. I worked for a short period as a social worker with older people then managed residential services for people with profound and multiple disabilities within an independent sector organisation before coming to the University of Salford to lecture in learning disability nursing.

Teaching

Particular areas of interest include person centred thinking; understanding behaviour that might be considered challenging; safeguarding of vulnerable adults; Social Role Valorisation; Anti-discriminatory practice; supported living/promoting independence; and supporting people who have profound and multiple disabilities.

Research Interests

BSc Applied Community Studies (1994)

Diploma in Professional Studies in Nursing & Social Work (learning disabilities) (2000)

MSc Collaborative Health care (2010)

Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2013)

Registered with the NMC and HCPC

Soon to be a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Qualifications and Memberships