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Diaries of a Health Professional

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This podcast will give you an insight into what it means to be a health and social care professional in the UK. It is often said that working in the health and social care profession is a vocation, rather than a job. It is a role that requires dedication, passion, care and lifelong learning. The hours can be long, pressure can be high, and no two days will ever be the same. But for those that work within the field there are many rewards, a secure and respected career, a steady salary and most importantly, the ability to make a difference to the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of people.

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Bitesize OT - Neurodevelopmental Approach: The Basics 27.05.2026 50:09

In this bitesize episode of Diaries of a Health Professional , we’re joined by experienced occupational therapist Lucy Wells for a brief introduction to the neurodevelopmental approach in Occupational Therapy. Lucy breaks down complex concepts into accessible language, exploring how the brain and nervous system develop and adapt across the lifespan. The episode covers key ideas such as neurodevelo...

Stephanie's Story: 2 years later 05.05.2026 40:39

In our previous episode, Stephanie’s Story, we followed Stephanie during her first year as a qualified occupational therapist. Now it’s time to see how Stephanie’s career has progressed – 2 years later. Stephanie spent some time on rotation before securing a static post in a psychiatric intensive care unit. In this episode, she reflects on her roles over the last 2 years and discusses her developm...

Thomas's Story: A Year in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Graduate 19.08.2024 57:40

Dr Thomas Williams completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University in 2023. Thomas came across Occupational Therapy for the first time whilst completing his doctorate and decided that this was the career he had been looking for. He finished his doctoral studies whilst also studying Occupational Therapy, and still excelled on the course. Thomas started a band 5 rota...

Saru's Story: A Year in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Graduate 12.08.2024 59:29

Saru Macheva graduated from Cardiff University with a BSc in Occupational Therapy in July 2023. She secured a role in a local authority social services team and also joined the RCOT Wales Region Committee as Social Media Lead. Saru studied dietetics, and although she earned her degree in this subject, she did not feel passionate enough to make a career out of it. Saru started working as a Healthca...

Alice's Story: A Year in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Graduate 05.08.2024 1:02:33

Alice O’Reilly graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy from Cardiff University in July 2023. Her career journey up to this point has been varied, with a degree in Fine Art, time spent working in hospitality and even a stint as an estate agent. After several years of working in care, Alice realised that Occupational Therapy was what she wanted to do and she undertook an access to healthcare co...

Stephanie's Story: A Year in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Graduate 28.07.2024 49:57

Mother of two and former trampolinist Stephanie Christian , completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University in August 2023. After originally studying Biology and working in this field for several years, Stephanie trained to be a rebound therapist, combining her love for trampolining and supporting others. This role exposed Stephanie to Occupational Therapists worki...