I graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1988 from this university (formerly known as the College of Ripon and York St John).
From 1988 to 2006 I worked in the Yorkshire region as an occupational therapist in the field of musculoskeletal health care, specialising in working with people who have an injury/condition impacting on the occupational performance of their hand/arm . I successfully completed MSc in Allied Health (Hand Therapy) from the University of Derby in 2005.
I joined the academic teaching team in 1999 as a lecturer/practitioner (i.e working part-time as an educator and part-time as a clinician.) My last clinical post was in 2004 to 2006; I worked as a clinical specialist in occupational therapy (Musculoskeletal Team). Within this role I developed the use of splinting as an intervention across a wide range of specialties within the Trust. I became a full time educator in 2006.
I am currently the induction tutor for the undergraduate Occupational Therapy programme. I am committed to developing an exceptional learning experience for students at the university.
Areas of interest:
- Working with people following elective and traumatic surgery
- Self-management programmes for people with long term conditions
- Splinting as an intervention
- Ergonomics in the workplace
Academic qualifications:
- MSc in Allied Health (Hand Therapy), University of Derby
- Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, York St John University
- Currently undertaking Professional Doctorate in Education at York St John University
I teach across both the undergraduate and MSc Occupational Therapy Programmes on a range of topic areas but predominantly focused on working with people with physical health and social care needs.
I have developed a strong interest in Social Media and manage the programme's X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook accounts, as well as the programme's blog. I am interested in how social media can be effectively used to enhance student engagement with their learning and experience on their programme of study.
Membership of:
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Association of Occupational Therapists
- College of Occupational Therapists
- Higher Education Academy
- British Association of Hand Therapists
- College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section: Rheumatology
- Health and Wellbeing at Work Network
