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Emeritus Professor of Translational Psychology, University College London
Roz retired from her role at UCL in December 2024 and is now Emeritus Professor of Translational Psychology, University College London. She continues to be committed to improving access to evidence-based psychological therapies by training clinicians, supporting research and nurturing the next generation of clinical researchers.
Professor of Translational Psychology & Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, University College London
2013-2024
Translating research findings into clinical practice, while also aiming to close the gaps between research, interventions that are effective and the use of these interventions in routine care.
Roz’s role was to develop, evaluate, disseminate and implement evidence-based psychological therapies.
Chair in Clinical Psychology, University of Reading
2012-2013
Alongside writing her books, Roz supervised PhD students and completed further research projects that had begun during her tenure as Charlie Waller Chair.
Charlie Waller Chair of Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment, University of Reading
2007-2012
This role involved conducting research into psychological therapies across different disorders and understanding barriers to implementation in routine care.
Founder and Director of Charlie Waller Institute of Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment, University of Reading
2007-2012
Roz set up the institute to meet the objectives of the university, the Charlie Waller Trust and the local NHS Trust (Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust).
It aimed to train clinicians in psychological therapies with an evidence base.
Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2007-2013
Roz worked with the Trust on implementing evidence-based therapies within the local services.
Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Oxford University
2002-2007
Roz taught medical and other students at Oxford University about eating disorders and research in psychological treatment.
Wellcome Research Career Development Fellow, University of Oxford
2002-2007
This research fellowship was conducted in the Oxford Centre for Eating Disorders, where Roz was involved in developing the theory and treatment for enhanced CBT for eating disorders.
Wellcome Advanced Training Fellow, University of Oxford
1999-2002
A role focused on developing the psychological understanding of Anorexia Nervosa and, relatedly, perfectionism
Clinical Psychologist in Training, British Psychological Society
1997-1999
Roz did a statement of equivalence for the British Psychological Society to obtain a clinical qualification enabling her to become a qualified clinical psychologist.
Killam Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of British Columbia
1995-1997
Working alongside Professor Jack Rachman, Roz helped to better understand and treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders.
Research Assistant, University of British Columbia
1991
Supporting Professor Jack Rachman’s research in his lab, Roz helped to develop research ideas relating to Obesessive Compulsive Disorder and specific phobias.
Part-time Research Assistant, Great Ormond Street Hospital
1988-1995
Roz worked on a project to determine whether doctors recognised eating disorders in children, alongside Professor Bryan Lask and Dr Rachel Bryant-Waugh