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Emma Rose

Senior Lecturer In Occupational Therapy

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
I have worked in various sectors of occupational therapy practice prior to entering the world of Higher Education in 2011.

Biography

Since qualifying in 2001 I have worked in a variety of settings gaining varied experience within the diverse field of occupational therapy. This includes working in the acute sector, within specialist education and also social care. I have a particular interest in the impact of the built environment on occupation. This has enabled me to work alongside architects designing bespoke properties, and carry out access audits for town councils. In 2011 I made the move from practice into education becoming a senior lecturer and joined the team and University of Gloucestershire in 2021.

Qualifications

  • MSc Accessibility & Inclusive Design (Salford University, 2015)
  • PgCert Higher Education Professional Practice (Coventry University, 2012)
  • BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy (University of Northampton, 2001)

Membership of professional bodies

  • RCOT (including specialist section in Housing)
  • BAOT
  • HCPC
  • Senior fellow of Higher Education Academy

Teaching & Research

Teaching

I teach modules across all years of BSc (Hons). I am particularly passionate about the use of technology and simulation to aid teaching and learning.

Research

My interests lie in the impact of the built environment on occupation.

External responsibilities

Associate occupational therapist providing advice and guidance to staff and residents of a care home for people post head injury.

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