Dan the OT

You might hear people say: “that’s just a loaf of bread...” That is PROCESSING SKILLS That is MOTOR SKILLS That is SOCIAL SKILLS That is SENSORY INPUT That is LEARNING That is GRADED CHALLENGE That is ENABLEMENT That is not “just a loaf of bread” That is OCCUPATION #OT #GYWAS

6 months into my new CMHT role Passed developmental post, now working as a band 6 ✅ Completed intensive DBT course, working as a DBT Therapist too ✅

The mental health crisis gets a lot of attention but we don’t talk enough about the mental health of mental health professionals.

Congratulations to my esteemed colleague ⁦@BSpurlOT_Acute_⁩ 👏🏼 Just got his promotion to Senior OT within Acute Services. Enjoy your new responsibility and success! Throwback photo to PMA training in the good old days, see you soon! 🤝 🥇

Can we all agree on something? If you're a politician getting paid over £84,000 plus expenses, for mainly office work... You don't get to tell nurses on less than £30,000 that they're being paid enough for 12-hour shifts keeping people alive. #NursesStrike

@pearce1999 Absolute legend #TerryHallRIP

Very sad the hear the passing of terry hall. The sound of his distinct vocals echoed through my youth and he was in one of the bands that got me into ska music. Gone too soon. RIP #terryhallrip

@KateBurkeNHS @HEWilliamsBooks @alisonleary1 I would argue that therapy / other AHP’s are “just as” (if not more transferable) than nursing to management/other non clinical roles.. Nurses are integral and MASSIVELY important but are sometimes very dismissive of the skillset of other professionals.

@KateBurkeNHS @alisonleary1 I think it is very dependent on the trust, I know of MANY nurses that go from band 5-6 after one year practice. In other trusts I know that AHP’s have similar experiences.. i do not know about “automatic” progression though, always gone through appraisal/dev plan etc..

@HannahKayOT @Keirwales I was really looking forward to attending this talk, is there a recording or another way we can learn this information?

We wondered if there was much of an appetite for OTs to think about #TheDarkSideofOccupation it would seem so. 😮

@annduckworth @Keirwales @HannahtheOT @LaughingOT @HollytheOT @MOHOspark I have not had this comment but I know it is really common amongst female OT’s, especially on wards! I can see a clear link between the pragmatic, nurturing and caring nature of both mothers and OT’s. Shame I am a 24 year old male 🤣 #OccupationalTherapy

@Keirwales @HannahtheOT @LaughingOT @HollytheOT @DanTheOT @MOHOspark I’d be really interested to hear if you have had similar or what your response to this might be, if you have time and energy

Over the past few months I have had my role at work described as “being a mum” both in managing staff and when providing OT input and it’s made me think. What would your reaction be? #OTTalk #OccupationalTherapy

@AP_Occupational @theletterzed Florence and the machine by any chance Alex?

@mane3sha Despite my inevitable dependence on my phone, whenever it breaks (or I turn it off), it is like the shackles have been removed 🤩

would you want to move into a little cottage for 30 days for a digital detox where you will only have access to books and delicious homemade food and a river nearby to take dips in?

@ot_abbie Congratulations on your graduation, welcome to the world of OT !

Would it really be a UK graduation without the wind and rain 😂 Happy graduation day to the rest of my cohort and fellow colleagues 💚🫶🏻

@HarpriyaOT Well done 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

@Alex_The_OT Absolutely welcome! It is nice to see your progression, adult acute is a really interesting area! & Yes thanks, the transition to community has been great thus far, currently on intensive DBT training for PD pathway.

@DanTheOT Thanks Dan, I appreciate that. Hope you’re enjoying your new role??

A year ago since graduation… two years since qualifying. What a crazy adventure it has been so far! Starting in CMHT as a lone therapist, to then experiencing the whirlwind of CAMHS. Now living the acute ward life, enjoying the fast pace and not regretting this journey!

@clarsyarveyunt Sure - dm me👍🏼

@clarsyarveyunt I used to on adult acute inpatient ward

@JennieRed14 In my interview there were few key things, the escalation process, handling duty calls, types of interventions, patient demographic and expected conditions - best of luck hope you get it 🤞🏼👍🏼

So I have an interview with CMHT tomorrow as an OT….. they’ve sent tons of advice, but I need this job so what tips would you give me??? Thank you ☺️

@cardwel86911122 Happy birthday 🎂