Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2004 from the University of Salford, completing my BSc (Hons) with first class honours.

I have a varied career in both therapy and management with a wealth of experience and dedication for patient care. My experiences both clinically and managerially are ideal to provide effective and current knowledge and understanding of the current work practice for Occupational Therapists. I am a highly motivated and dedicated Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist with 20 years' experience of working in the NHS and non-NHS organisations.

I am passionate about Occupational Therapy as a profession and embrace the opportunity to support future Occupational Therapists on their professional journey.

I took up my position as Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Bedfordshire in 2022 and am excited to be part of an innovative and creative Occupational Therapy Course.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy – First Class, University of Salford (2004)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (to be completed in 2024)
• MA Education (Commencing in September 2024)

Teaching Expertise

• Level 4 Lead
• Persona Academic Tutor
• Long Arm Placement Supervisor
• I am currently the Unit Lead for the following Units and am responsible for the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of these units:
  • Sciences Supporting Occupations
  • Academic Skills for Therapists
  • Holistic Factors Affecting Occupations
  • Developing Therapeutic Relationships
  • Enabling Therapy in Practice

Research Interests

• Use of simulation facilities and VR tool to enhance student experience
• The scope and value of role emerging student placements
• Upper Limb rehabilitation following stroke

External Roles

• Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

Contact Details

E: caramarie.burgess@beds.ac.uk