Sarah Redfern

Sarah Redfern is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York. With a clinical background in child and adolescent mental health (RMN, ENB 998), she joined the Mental Health Teaching team in 2011, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves on the Fitness to Practise Committee and Board of Studies.

• Education:
  • RMN (Registered Mental Nurse)
  • BA (Hons) in Health Studies (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
  • ENB 998: Teaching, Assessing, and Clinical Supervision
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of York, 2015)

Her research focuses on therapeutic interventions and clinical supervision for children, young people, and families, alongside improving healthcare transitions. Her recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, service improvement, and educational strategies in CAMHS.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Externally, she has presented at conferences like A New Look at Young People's Health (Manchester, 2016) and the RCPCH & RCN Conference on Transition (2015).