Dr Kathryn Jarvis

Clinical posts in Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield ignited a career-long interest in stroke rehabilitation. This work raised unanswered clinical questions which formed the foundations of Kathryn’s research, initially through a MSc at Loughborough University and subsequently a PhD at Keele University. Kathryn entered Higher Education as a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool in 2001, moving here in 2018 to lead the MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy programme.

She is committed to the provision of high-quality learning opportunities and teaching delivery, promotion of the occupational therapy profession and engagement in clinical and educational research. In 2022, Kathryn became a full-time researcher, as a Senior Research Fellow in the Stroke Research Team here. She is involved in a range of mixed method research focused on developing and implementing complex therapeutic interventions. Kathryn enjoys combining this and her other roles which collectively afford her the privilege of supporting others to engage in research.

Kathryn is an active member of the Cumbria and Lancashire Council for Allied Health Profession Research Hub (CAHPR). In this role Kathryn supports allied health professionals develop their research skills and knowledge to further evidence-based practice. She holds a variety of additional external positions and has a strong profile in knowledge exchange.