Northumbria Occupational Therapy Society

20/05/2022

CPD opportunities - please see below:

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with the renowned author Sue Parkinson in our Question & Answer session at 6:30 pm on May 31st 2022.

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glyndwr-ot-society-event-qa-session-with-sue-parkinson-tickets-343077964427?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

Glyndwr OT Society are hosting a Question and Answer session with Renowned Activity Through Recovery Author Sue Parkinson

06/04/2022

Been asked to circulate the current post for a job opportunity at Wansbeck General Hospital

Please see the details below if interested

http://jobs.northumbria.nhs.uk/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Ashington/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v4062629?ref=LinkedIn&set-locale=en-gb&_ts=1&fbclid=IwAR3KjQj0uvTHBhVjokYu2_BgClg6LdGaJMq1o7GUUmpobgEm6zVgswoTS1g

Good Luck :)

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29/03/2022

Posting on behalf of another student:

Hey all,
Not sure how many of you use Twitter for your OT interests, but this coming Thursday at 8pm I’m hosting a live tweet chat all about Occupational Therapy and other AHPs within the Veteran Community! For any interested in having a look, just use the Twitter handle.
Thanks 🙂

29/03/2022

Promoting some occupational balance from your studies, come and join the OT society next Monday with a quiz night hosted by the student union. Details can be seen in poster :)

17/02/2022

Evening everyone!

Please see below ad from our third year BSc OT students on the look out for anyone to join them in finding living accommodation after course is finished........

Hey all

I am looking for people to live with next year along for myself and one another. Happy to rent 2 rooms available or live in a house of 4.

No students and preferably NHS workers/postgraduates or full-time workers as we will be working full time.

Only in areas of Sandyford or Heaton

Message Bulless or Holden if interested

Good luck guys!

17/11/2021

Attention all Occupational Therapy students

An opportunity to partake in another study. See below for details...

Project Overview and Aims

As a university, we have an important responsibility to ensure all newly arrived students encounter a happy and successful transition into higher education. However, research has shown that many struggle with adjusting to the expected academic and social demands. This is especially the case for mature students (defined as 21 years or older) who we know are more likely to disengage, underachieve and ultimately withdraw from their studies than younger peers. The aim of this project is to investigate the academic and social experiences of mature students as they progress through their first year at university.

Participant Eligibility

You have been invited to participate in the project as you are currently studying either a foundation (level 3) or first year (level 4) undergraduate degree programme at Northumbria University and are currently aged 21 years or above.

Commitment

Students who agree to participate in the project will undertake three separate online interviews during their first year of study with trained researchers. These will take place at a convenient time and location for you in November 2021, February 2022 and May 2022 and last approximately 30 minutes. As a note of thanks for your contribution to the project, all participating students will receive a £20 Amazon voucher upon completion of all interviews.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in another collaborative research project with staff and fellow students.

Please contact Rick Hayman at: [email protected] for more information

:)

02/11/2021

As a profession, occupational therapists are on the frontline of health equity and are uniquely placed to understand and tackle the challenges people face. Occupational therapists see health inequalities every day, supporting and helping those most in need.

The Occupational Therapy Week 2021 we are launching our new health equity campaign .

https://www.rcot.co.uk/occupational-therapy-week-2021-otsforequity

Occupational Therapy Week 2021: 1 – 7 November 2021 This Occupational Therapy Week 2021 we are launching our new health equity campaign . As a profession, occupational therapists are on the frontline of health equity and are uniquely placed to understand and tackle the c...

28/10/2021

Attention all Occupational Students:

An opportunity has arisen for students to become involved in a series of ‘Talking Head’ promotional clips to be used across the faculty in future outreach activities and open day events.

You will be invited to reflect on camera upon your experiences and successes whilst studying at Northumbria.

Your insight will provide potential new students with an authentic viewpoint of what it is like to study at Northumbria.


As a university, we are committed to widening access and participation.


Specifically, we would like to demonstrate the diversity of our student population by reaching out to learners who identify as:


· Mature student (over 21 years)

· Commuter student (travel from your home to university everyday)

· Estranged student

· Student who is also a Carer

· Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic student

· Student with a Learning Disability/Disabilities

· Student with a Physical Disability/Disabilities

· Student from GRT Community

· Student who is the First Generation in their family to go to University

· Student who is a new parent

· Student with a conviction

· LGBTQIA+ student



If you would like the opportunity to tell your unique story and show the world what makes you, then please get in touch with [email protected] by 5pm on Monday 8th November 2021 for further information.



You will receive an amazon voucher as an additional thank you which will be at least £50 (but could be greater if we need more of your time!)

20/10/2021

Volunteering opportunity...

Keen on providing a person-centered support with older people living in Newcastle?

Great experience to enhance your personal and professional experience. If interested, contact the OT society team for more information...

01/10/2021

Hey all!

For those who will be joining us tonight, please purchase your drinks from the Habita bar (on city campus) and bring them up with you to Reds bar :)

Unfortunately, no members of staff will be serving in the bar (Reds) until 8pm, so please purchase drinks from Habita bar

The committee team will be in Reds from 6:30/6:45pm should anyone arrive early :). We'll hopefully get started around 7:30pm with the games, food and socialising.

Looking forward to seeing you later :)

26/09/2021

✨Welcome event!✨

We are hosting our first in person event of the year on Friday 1st of October at 7pm!

The social night will take place in REDS inside the students union building at City Campus from 7pm-8:30pm.

It will be a night full of food from Habita, games and socialising!

If you have any dietary requirements please get in touch and let us know so we can cater to everyone.

It is free to attend and it is open to any Northumbria University student so you can bring your friends along.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Northumbria OT Society

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Email - [email protected]

21/09/2021

Hope everyone is having a good first days of Freshers week :)

Just a quick note to say there will be an OT society stall tomorrow between 12-6 :), both Holly and I are looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming new society members

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the week if we don't see you tomorrow :)

Christine

22/04/2021

Society members opportunity:

Third year Occupational Therapy student at York St John University has reached out regarding the RCOT North and Yorkshire Student Conference this year and includes Northumbria University. The title of the event is ‘The Bigger Picture: diversity and connection in Occupational Therapy’ and it will be held online on the 16th June 2021.

If you wish to partake, please find details below in comments box

25/03/2021

Hey everyone,

Nominations for the OT Society Committee open up tomorrow at 12 noon and you’ll have two weeks to put your name forward if you wish to do so. Remember, any years can apply to become part of the committee team 🙂

Please find the guide on how to put yourself forward for a role in the comments below

Good luck everyone and hope everyone has a fab Easter break :)