Projects

October 2012 - present.Occubuzz v1 was launched as a web quiz for World OT Day 2012 . Version 2 was launched at the COT conference 2013 as an app. It can be downloaded from the App store or Google Play.See Sarah and I being interviewed: http://bambuser.com/v/3677155The fun application, which can be used by anyone, is designed to help users think about what they do and how it makes them feel. It aims to help the wider public achieve a better occupational balance in their life.

The ‘app’ draws on Occupational Science principles that what we do affects how we feel and that by encouraging occupational balance - the right amount of occupation and the right variation between occupations - we can achieve a feeling of wellbeing.

Citations:

http://staff.salford.ac.uk/news/details/3108

https://itunes.apple.com/sa/app/occubuzz/id650805690?mt=8

http://mh4otblog.wordpress.com/2012/10/28/is-your-life-balanced/

October 2011 to May 2013:

A Master Class Series with UG OT students on using online social networks for professional development.This project aimed to explore the effectiveness of a facilitated masterclass programme engaging occupational therapy students with social media to expand networks for professional development.

In summary this project has demonstrated that it is possible and valuable to induct students to the online environment with the specific purpose of them developing their networking. To do so effectively requires a structured facilitated programme and experienced facilitators. May 2010 - ongoing:Working with OT4OT and WFOT to organise and facilitate a 24 hour Virtual Knowledge Exchange and Wikiflashfor World OT Day 2010 , 2011 and 2012April 2009 -September 2009

Scoping and Design Project for Advanced Practitioner Scheme for College of Occupational Therapists.(as Yo-Yo Consultancies)

Recently I was engaged in developing Yo-Yo consultancies a Partnership set up to provide advice, guidance and project management expertise to any occupational therapy related project. Our first contract was on behalf of the College of Occupational Therapists to consider Advanced Practitioner schemes. The project began in April 2009 and successfully completed September 2009.

July to October 2007

Mentoring an occupational therapist for the HPC return to Work scheme

2006 - 2008

Development of MSc Advanced Occupational Therapy delivered totally online for the University of Salford with colleague Sarah Bodell

2005-2006

Development of Post Qualifying Framework for the College of Occupational Therapists (on secondment from University of Salford)

2005-2006

Development of the Interactive Learning Opportunities Database for the College of Occupational Therapists

2005-2006

Development of the CPD profile exemplars for HPC re-registration for the College of Occupational Therapists

2003-2004:

Project manager for the Revalidation of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

- this entailed co-ordinating the steering group through successful revalidation with COT of the BSc programme

2001-2002:

Project manager for the Faculty of Health & Social Care Widening Participation project

- this entailed working with a colleague to consider all aspects of WP within the Faculty. The outcomes of this project informed the Faculty WP agenda.

1999

Development of a multi-professional fieldwork educator's training scheme for the Greater Manchester West Workforce Development Confederation (on secondment from Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust)

- this built on the previous project and created a training package that was acceptable to OT, Physio, Dieticians, Audiologists, Paramedics, OPDs, SALTs, Rads, Pods and P&Os. The package enabled practiitoners to choose a portfolio assessment, or an assessment awarded 10credits at Level 4. This programme has been adopted by University of Salford and has been updated on a regular basis.

1996

Development of a multi-professional fieldwork educator training programme at University of Salford (on Secondment) from Wigan and Leigh NHS trust)

- this project built on existing training available within occupational therapy and enabled the inclusion of Physiotherapy, Radiography and Prosthetics and Orthotics practitioners.

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