Vicky King

Vicky King serves as a Senior Lecturer in Practice Learning and Schwartz Facilitator at Canterbury Christ Church University, affiliated with the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health. Based in the Johnson building (Jg30) in Canterbury, she focuses on bridging academic theory with clinical practice through innovative placement frameworks.

Her educational foundation includes a degree from Canterbury Christ Church University completed in 2000. Professional experience spans acute care settings with specialization in critical care and medicine, progressing through roles as Practice Placement Facilitator and Adult Nurse Lecturer.

Dr. King's work centers on enhancing practice learning quality through emotional support systems. As a certified Schwartz facilitator, she implemented Schwartz Rounds across the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care to address psychosocial challenges during clinical transitions. Her initiatives specifically target reducing attrition among newly qualified practitioners through structured reflection sessions and mentorship frameworks that integrate emotional resilience with technical skill development.

She actively participates in a dynamic team of senior lecturers dedicated to practice learning innovation, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to clinical education. Her collaborative work with healthcare providers focuses on standardizing placement experiences while adapting to evolving sector demands in nursing and allied health professions.