Staff Profile
Dr Alison Wadey
Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
After completing an Occupational Therapy degree at Coventry University, I spent 20 years in clinical practice. While initially specialising in working with individuals with an acquired or traumatic brain injury, the majority of my clinical career has been in physical health working with older adults in acute, rehabilitation, intermediate care and community settings.
Having completed my PhD in Gerontology, I joined York St John University in 2015 with the aim to share some of my knowledge and experience and to inspire future generations of occupational therapists.
My interests lie in the pedagogical aspects of teaching and learning, ageism and the occupational engagement of older adults.
Academic and professional qualifications
- PhD in Gerontology, University of Southampton
- MSc in Gerontology, University of Southampton
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Coventry University
- Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP), York St John University
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Professional member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- School – School of Science, Technology and Health
- Email – a.wadey@yorksj.ac.uk
- Phone – 01904 876 406
- Research - View my work in RaY
Further information
Teaching
I teach across the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) courses and module lead on a number of modules.
- Developing Occupational Therapy Practice (OCT5001M) - Module Leader
- Occupational Beings (OCT7012M) - Module Team
- Advancing Professional Skills (OCT7014M) - Module Leader
- Contexts of Professional Practice (OCT7015M) - Module Leader
- Evidence Informed Practice (OCT7018M) - Research Supervisor
- Service Development & Leadership (OCT7021M) - Module Leader
The courses I teach on include:
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
- MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
Research
My interests lie in the pedagogical aspects of teaching and learning, ageism and the occupational engagement of older adults.
Professional activities
- Assessment co-ordinator for the Occupational Therapy Programmes.
- External Examiner.
- Mentor (internal to YSJ and external).
