Sharon has always had an interest in education and development and became a clinical supervisor after completing her clinical diploma. Prior to joining UoB Sharon was a Teacher Practitioner for the University of Wolverhampton, and a Senior Lecturer at Keele University. Sharon has also worked for the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education as a Regional Tutor.
During her time at Keele University she was mainly involved in teaching on their postgraduate programmes, where she developed an interest in innovate ways of delivering online learning and assessment.
Prior to working in academia Sharon worked for 10 years in an NHS Trust and still spends part of her week working in practice to maintain her skills.