Kate has been a qualified children's nurse since 1994, and worked in general paediatrics, paediatric ICU and neuroscience before specialising in paediatric endocrinology in 2000. During this time she has focused on advancing her education by studying for a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MSc in Occupational Psychology and an MSc in Professional Healthcare Research, as well as advancing clinical skills including Non Medical Prescribing.

Kate has become well-known internationally within paediatric endocrinology, having presented and published widely. Her experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Endocrinology has led her to work with some of the world’s leading experts across several London NHS Trusts. She has sub-specialised in growth and puberty, neuro-endocrine late effects of childhood brain tumours, adrenal disorders and disorders of sex development.

Kate has always been passionate about educating staff and students and started at London South Bank University, London, UK, -- a leading University in training children’s nurses -- as a Senior Lecturer in Children’s Nursing in September 2015. She will be launching the new BSc/MSc module ‘Principles of care for the child and young person in endocrinology’ in January 2017. She continues as a research nurse in paediatric endocrinology at The Centre for Endocrinology, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.