A passionate, creative professional known for bringing ideas and advocating for positive service development. Committed to breaking down barriers, especially around neurodiversity and mental health.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Perinatal Occupational Therapist
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
06.2019 - Current
Developed and tested new occupational therapy interventions for the perinatal period, including outcome measurement to develop an evidence base for this work.
Contributed to service development, staff training and education, including collaborating with international OTs on a new textbook in this area.
Project managed the development of new interventions with care pathways across services.
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
04.2022 - 08.2022
Lectured on complex subjects whilst prioritising accessibility to meet the needs of the students.
Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions, particularly with students who were anxious and/or dissatisfied.
Advanced Practitioner
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
10.2017 - 12.2018
Contributed to the development of a new service working with individuals with complex needs given the label of 'personality disorder'.
Specialist occupational therapist
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Ttrust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
04.2016 - 10.2017
Began my career as an OT working across the areas of chronic fatigue, vascular surgery and community mental health.
Support Worker Coordinator
University of Hull
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
04.2008 - 12.2013
Led a large service providing support for students using the Disabled Students Allowance system.