The Essential Guide for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists: Transition to Practice

by Ruth Parker, Julia Badger, Ruth van der Weyden, Dawn Simm, Melanie Elliott

Overview

Starting out in practice can be difficult and confusing. This guide for newly qualified occupational therapists provides an authoritative overview of what to expect in your role and work settings, and is full of practical guidance on how to make a good start to a successful practice.

With chapters by experienced practitioners in the field, it offers insights into work in paediatrics, mental health, learning disability and the acute hospital setting. Vital information is also included on difficult aspects of practice such as legislation and data protection. It signposts sources for support and resources for furthering techniques in individual areas of work. Most importantly, the book offers tips for managing a busy workload, while building the positive relationships and resilience needed for a successful career in the occupational therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785922688
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date:	04/19/2018
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ruth Parker is an Occupational Therapy Practice Supervisor in the Children with Disabilities Team of Lincolnshire County Council, and a PhD candidate at the University of Salford.

Julia Badger is an Occupational Therapist working in the Lincolnshire Integrated Community Equipment Store, providing support to OT's and other equipment prescribers in the county through guidance, information and training.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Adapting to Working life - Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 2. Continuing Professional Development - Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 3. Models and Frames of Reference in the Real World - Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 4. The Acute Hospital Setting - Sean O'Sullivan. 5. Paediatric Occupational Therapy - Melanie Elliott. 6. Mental Health - Sara Brewin. 7. Learning Disabilities - Ruth van der Weyden. 8. Children with Disabilities - Ruth Parker. 9. Adult Social Care - Julia Badger and Dawn Simm. 10. Adaptations - Kate Sheehan. 11. Manual Handling - Jo McKee. 12. Legislation - Julia Badger and Kate Sheehan. 13. Thoughts on Information Governance and Data Protection - Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. 14. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps - Ruth Parker and Julia Badger. Acknowledgements. References. Index.

Editorial Reviews

When I qualified 25 years ago, I experienced what felt like a deep daunting crevasse between what I had been taught at university and the realities of my first occupational therapy post. Written by real occupational therapists, this book provides a reassuring bridge across that crevasse, safely guiding the reader along the student to practitioner journey. Whilst the book explores the realities of working in a modern UK health & social care system, the writers also demonstrate how it is possible to practice in a way that promotes the values and philosophy underpinning our profession.

Dr Rachel Russell