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Hi been asked if I could help to outline what sort of interventions should/ could be offered to patients with dementia living in care homes (ideally evidence based) . Our current offer is limited to CST (cognitive stimulation therapy) followed by periodic consultations with psychiatrist, medication review/ monitoring ; can anyone help please
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Hello everyone,
My name is Daniel, and I’ve been a qualified Occupational Therapist for five years. I have experience ranging from Paediatrics to Elderly Care and Rehabilitation, and I’m currently working towards specialising in Paediatrics. I recently moved to Southend from London and have been looking for ways to connect with like-minded people. Since this is a platform for Occupational Therapists, I knew it would be a great place to meet others—after all, OTs are amazing!
I decided to create this group to connect with fellow Occupational Therapists in the area as I’m still finding my feet. I also hope it can become a supportive space for peer discussion and shared learning.
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Welcome to our group Southend/Essex Occupational Therapists ! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.
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📢 Calling All UK Mental Health Occupational Therapists!
I am conducting a research study as part of my MSc Occupational Therapy degree at City St George’s, University of London, exploring the experiences of inpatient mental health Occupational Therapists integrating spirituality into their practice.
If you are a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist currently working, or who has previously worked, in an inpatient mental health service, I would love to hear from you.
You are welcome to share this post with colleagues or within your networks. For more information, get in touch with me at m2405809@sgul.ac.uk
Thank you for your support!
#OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthOT #HolisticPractice #SpiritualityInHealthcare #OTResearch #PersonCentredCare #EvidenceBasedPractice
Hi, I'd be keen to get involved
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💚For my MSc Pre-registration Occupational Therapy dissertation, I’m exploring how prepared newly qualified OTs feel to deliver evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in clinical practice. 💚
If you:
🧠Qualified as an OT in the past two years in the UK, and
🧠Have current or previous post-qualification experience in stroke rehabilitation,
Please feel free to participate by clicking the link below, which will take you to the survey (~10 minutes).
Please read the participant information sheet before starting.
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Participants needed!
Are you a UK based paediatric OT who has delivered services using MS Teams or similar online platforms? If so, I would love to hear about your experiences.
I am a MSc Occupational Therapy student at the University of Winchester and am interested in exploring practitioners’ experiences of using telehealth to deliver interventions to children and their families. As an increasing number of healthcare services are delivered online, your input will shed light on practitioners’ experiences of this shift.
If you are interested in finding out more about this study or sharing your experiences with me in an interview, please email me at: b.crouch.24@unimail.winchester.ac.uk
This study has received approval from the University of Winchester Ethics committee (ref. HWB-OT-0825BC).
Thank you so much for your time.
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Does anyone have any advice or guidance on how to supervise junior staff. I have just started a new band 6 post and will be supervising a band 4 and band 5 staff. I have mentored students but never a staff member so any advice will be great
@gavin.hamilton1983 just being a messenger, with a few replies others have given, via the Hub's social media post about it...
[Facebook group, 'Occupational Therapy Community']:
Lauren: "Use an appraisal tool and record noted developments and reflections. It's as much about prep of supervisee as supervisor to listen and provide a positive environment."
Gabrielle: "I recommend getting training as a clinical supervisor. It is a specific skillset. I use 2 supervision models which I am trained in - the TAPES Model and the 7 Eyed Model. Both are great frameworks. Set supervision goals and make sure to differentiate between line management and supervision as a reflective practice for practice growth."
Amy: "Depends if it's clinical supervision or not. You can be a clinical supervisor and someone else does the rest of the supervision. Have a good structure with an agenda before, what you talked about, goals and actions. The supervisee should be doing a big chunk of the work. You can tie your goals to their JDR."
Mary: "The HCPC website has loads of info on supervision approaches and models."
[LinkedIn page of The Occupational Therapy Hub]:
Jane: "Whatever model you choose, always start with" how are you?" and not just re work but be interested in what other stuff is going on in their world. Encourage supervisees to see it as their time to ask anything. Ask them to maybe bring a case study they have been finding challenging. Use a coaching model to help them think through options. Can also be a live session where you joint work with them or observe them and feed back for their CPD."
Joanna: "As a recent graduate and entry-level OT practitioner, I wonder how mid-level practitioners can apply these principles in a natural but intentional way, particularly when faced with time constraints and competing priorities. The above graphic is useful as an exercise in perspective-taking from both parties - very helpful in relationship building and problem solving, but lacking in practical application outside of a structured fieldwork placement model. Open to suggestions and ideas - we are better clinicians when we can learn from each other."
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For OTs in a leadership or management position, what is the most important aspect of leadership?
I have just started in a new band 6 post. It’s my first 6 post and I have to supervise one B5 and B4. For me the Important aspect is mentoring and growing our junior staff. Being a role model and supportive role.
@pipsmacdonald - thanks for engaging here! For clarity's sake, please could you edit the query, to include what 'CST' stands for? We'll bring your post to the attention of fellow Members shortly, to prompt further advice.