I am a trained and qualified Occupational Therapist from abroad. Before I moved to the UK, I worked in a rotational role where I was exposed to various fields of Occupational Therapy, including mental health, neurological, musculoskeletal, and paediatric rehabilitation. I was involved with various community-based rehabilitation projects through work and volunteering, supporting and empowering the under-resourced community.
After I moved to the UK, I worked as a Specialist Stroke Therapist within an acute stroke unit where I further developed my passion and interest in neurology whilst learning and understanding the healthcare system in the UK. I later went on to work as a Senior Assessment Officer for the equipment and adaptations service in a local authority where I built upon my knowledge of community therapy, home environment assessments and specialist equipment provision. Within this role, I was aligned more to the children's service for more specialist, complex case assessment and intervention.
My career in academia started off with sessional work where I offered my clinical expertise in topics such as moving and handling, specialist seating and communication.
I started working for Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) as a Clinical Academic Fellow in Occupational Therapy in 2022. My role involves teaching across the undergraduate and apprenticeship courses in Occupational Therapy, as well as pursuing a Clinical Academic career, bridging practice, education, and research. I am currently a Module Lead for multiple modules across the courses, acting Placement Lead and am also a Personal Academic Tutor.
I have recently been awarded Fellowship with Advance HE following the award of my Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. I am a registrant of the Health and Care Professions Council and a professional member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
I look forward to what my career with CCCU holds, teaching and learning with students, contributing to research bodies that inform our everyday practice.