Personal profile

Research interests

Occupational Science 

Social Isolation and loneliness 

Occupational therapy education and curriculum development

Biography

I have worked at the university since 2002 progressing from senior to principal lecturer  in 2008, I am currently the professional lead for occupational therapy teaching  across the occupaitonal therapy programmes. I have particular interest in student well being , curricula design and quality assurance . 

I have external examiner experience . this is an aspect of my role that enjoy along with external panel member roles for programme development and approval . I also have links with the PRSBs and hold a visitor role with the Health and Care professions Council and an accreditior role with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists  

Clinical Background : older people, complex physical dsability, community rehabilitation  , intermediate care andpalliative  care working across rehab and acute care in the NHS and in local authority settings.

Education/Academic qualification

Teaching & Learning, PCAPL, Northumbria University

4 Nov 200431 Dec 2099

Award Date: 4 Nov 2004

Occupational Therapy, MSc, An Evaluation Study of the implementation of a competency based practice placement assessment tool for occupational therapy students , University College of St Martin

29 Oct 200431 Dec 2099

Award Date: 29 Oct 2004

Occupational Therapy, DipCOT, St Loyes School of Occupational Therapy

1 Sept 198831 Dec 2099

Award Date: 30 Jul 1991

External positions

University of Essex

5 May 202115 May 2021

University of East London

Mar 2021May 2021

Canterbury Christ Church University

2020 → …

University of Derby

2020 → …

University of Wolverhampton

20192020

Health and Care Professions Council

2018 → …

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

2017 → …

Coventry University

20122016

University of Northampton

20122016

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