Mrs Rachel Ford

Biography

Studying at Bangor University in 2005, I obtained a Psychology BSc degree, which later brought me to Cardiff in 2012 to study Mental Health Nursing, to progress my career as a Mental Health professional. 

Obtaining a First Class Honors degree in Nursing - Mental Health BN, I began my career as a Mental Health Nurse in Cardiff and Vale NHS. 

I have worked in a variety of Mental Health wards as well as assessment and rehabilitation units across Cardiff and Vale. 

In 2019, I began a new role as a Student Intervention Officer at Cardiff University. There, I was responsible for the  assessment, implementation, evaluation and review of students presenting as a risk to self/others whilst studying at Cardiff University. 

In June 2022, I began an exciting new role as Student Support Manager in the School of Law and Politics, which brings me to where I am now. The role involves supporting students in managing their mental health and wellbeing whilst studying with us at LAWPL. 

Professional memberships

Nursing and Midwifety Council (NMC) 

Academic positions

Mental Health Nurse - Cardiff and Vale NHS - 2015 -  2019

Assessment, teatment and care of patients with a variety of complex mental health issues. 

Student Intervention Team - Cardiff University 2019 - 2022

Assessment and intervention for students presenting as a risk to self or others at Cardiff University. 

Student Support Manager - Cardiff University June 2022 - Now

Supporting students within the school of Law and Politics with concerns around mental health and wellbeing.