Profile – Julie Scott, Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network

Julie Scott

Name:

Julie Scott

Job Title:

Research Nurse / Clinical Studies Officer

Place of work / study:

Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network / NHS Grampian

Area of Research:

Clinical Trials and Healthcare Delivery

How is your work funded:

Commerial studies and Non-Commercial

Tell us a little about yourself:

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Research Nurse, I work as part of a small team of three . We are situated in Aberdeen and work between 2 hospitals and in the community. I have worked for the NHS for over 35 years. I studied Nursing first at Aberdeen then Paisley University. I have been closely involved with Dementia related nursing ,professionally and personally too, supporting patients, family and friends. I joined the Neuro-progressive and Dementia Network in 2018 as a Clinical Studies Officer, but prefer the title research nurse because people generally understand what that means when working in a hospital setting.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself:

Not sure

Why did you choose to work in dementia:

To try and understand the frustrations and dispair people go through on the lead up to and during their disease and now, as a resaerch Nurse, wanting to help find a solution or ways to eleviate their distress.

What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?

Always think of the participant and be an advocate for them if needed

What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?

Harry Bakers-Wonderful– highly recommend if you like poetry.

Favourite film of all time?

Not sure

Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?

Being out doors, walking ,Gardening. socialising, watching a good a good film, especially at the cinema. Spending time with my family.

Can we find you on social media?

No sorry