Mrs Heather Smith
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Job title: Senior Lecturer
Email: h.smith@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332594036
Room: BM110
Subject Area: Occupational Therapy
I am currently a member of the Practice Placement Team for Occupational Therapy programmes and have teaching responsibilities on the BSc and MSc (Pre registration) Occupational Therapy programmes.
Teaching responsibilities
My teaching responsibilities centre on all facets of practice placement education for students and occupational therapist who act as educators in the work based learning arena.
I am also involved in teaching on a variety of modules including Self as a Therapist , Applied Occupational Therapy and Critical Issues.
Professional interests
I have a special interest in creativity and the arts within occupational therapy practice, education and supervision. I am keen to promote creative methods to enhance reflective practitioner skills.
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- British Association of Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Recent Conferences
- College of Occupational Therapy Annual Conference 2008 - Workshop "Creativity in Supervision" ( co-facilitated)
- College of Occupational Therapy Annual Conference 2009 - Joint Poster presentation "Flagging up Creativity"
Additional Interests and Activities
I spend four months of the year travelling. During this time I take a keen interest in the occupations of both the local population and fellow travellers. I endeavour to use my insights to inform my practice.
Undergraduate qualifications
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy , Derby School of Occupational Therapy
Postgraduate qualifications
- Masters of Education , University of Sheffield
- Certificate of Education (FE and HE), Derby Institute of Highter Education
