Ria Newberry-Baker

Ria Newberry-Baker serves as a Senior Lecturer in Practice Learning at Canterbury Christ Church University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care, specifically within the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Nursing and Midwifery. Her responsibilities span cross-profession practice provision across Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, East Kent's Private Voluntary and Independent Sector, and county-wide Social Work placements in Kent and Medway.

She holds BSc, MSc, and PGCAP qualifications and has specialized in practice learning since 2012. Her research centers on belongingness dynamics and their critical impact on student experiences during clinical training and subsequent career trajectories after qualification, with particular relevance to nursing, midwifery, and social care education contexts.

Newberry-Baker collaborates extensively with clinical staff to design meaningful practice placements and ensure quality learning environments. Her work focuses on optimizing student integration within healthcare settings through structured support systems for both learners and practice facilitators.