This will directly improve service delivery improve my project management skills, I WILL RECOMMEND KTP BECAUSE…
and the competitive position of the develop and manage relationships with No other graduate role would have provided
organisation. I investigated the barriers to stakeholders, and enhance my oral and me with the level of exposure to both
the uptake of Breast Cancer Care’s written communication skills. I completed academics working in the field of supportive
services and researched the provision of an NVQ (Level 4) in Management during care in cancer and an organisation that
information and support to breast cancer the project. provides information and support and
patients. The organisation was campaigns for improved standards of care for
particularly interested in exploring LIFE AFTER KTP IS… anyone affected by breast cancer. The
underserved groups, which were I am now working full time at Breast Cancer training and development opportunities
categorised as Black and Minority Ethnic Care as a Research Officer. Part of my role is provided by KTP are a huge benefit.
(BME) and older women. The KTP has to expand on some of the work of the KTP
increased the organisation’s project and to implement recommendations To read a selection of other graduates’
understanding of how patients are from the project. I am also undertaking experience of KTP, and to view the current
navigated through the NHS, from research development and applying for vacancies, visit
diagnosis and throughout treatment, and external funding for new projects. www.ktponline.org.uk/graduates
allowed patients’ perceptions of charities
and services to be measured for the first
time. This knowledge will influence future
interventions developed by the charity to
meet patients’ needs, as well as future
research studies.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT WERE…
One of the key achievements for me was
the opportunity to present my work at
international conferences in London and
Barcelona, and having it published in
peer review journals. The project
management skills I acquired helped me
to develop the relationship between the
knowledge base and the organisation,
and manage the expectations of both. I
enjoyed putting theoretical knowledge
from the University into practice in the
real world.
THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A
KTP ASSOCIATE IS…
KTP gives you the opportunity to have
day-to-day management of a key strategic
project. The access to academia whilst
working within an organisation, and
seeing theory put into practice, is
something that you wouldn’t get in a
normal role. KTP allows you to work with
experts and the knowledge I have gained
from them has had a very positive impact
on my work with people affected by
breast cancer.
FROM KTP I HAVE LEARNT…
The training budget provided by KTP is
fantastic. I have attended courses
directly relevant to my work at Breast
Cancer Care as well as managerial
courses. These have helped me to
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