Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy - UH-000678

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right programme of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. 
 
We encourage local, national and international applications. International applicants are expected to meet the equivalent academic requirements. Additionally they must meet the requirements set out in section 16.9. International applicants should be aware that they may be expected to pay additional fees in relation to practice placements and any checks associated with these.
            Further details are available from the University of Huddersfield International office:
            <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/</a>
 
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link:  <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
 
Applications from prospective students wishing to access the course or gain credit exemptions, using APLA or APEL mechanisms are encouraged. Full details of the process are available on <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>. Because of the occupational focus being integrated throughout the three years it is unlikely that students will be able to gain many credit exemptions. It may be possible for some graduates or students transferring from other courses to gain credit exemptions for some modules.
 
            Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in           Unilearn.
 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a> 
 
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting  student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>
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For the award of the degree of BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and in order that graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and eligible to apply for membership of the College of Occupational Therapists:, • Successful completion of practice-placement education • In theory/practice-placement education modules there is no compensation between theory and practice; all practice elements must be passed at 40% • Condonement or compensation cannot take place in practice-based learning elements of the programme • Aegrotat awards do not provide eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or eligibility to apply for membership of the College of Occupational Therapists. • A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice education in the practice of occupational therapy has to be successfully completed • The total time for a student to successfully complete the programme will be no longer than five years from commencement. • A student will have only one opportunity for re-assessment of a referred practice placement before the start of the next academic year. If a student fails a practice placement, they will be withdrawn from the programme.
Students are encouraged to become student members of the College of Occupational Therapists. Students have to self-fund this membership. They are provided with details how to apply for student membership during induction week.

UH-000678 - Occupational Therapy

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate in Education

Bachelor of Science

Provide intervention within an ethical and moral framework that emphasises empowerment and choice.

Apply knowledge and critical understanding of core theories to underpin the practice of occupational therapy.

Critically analyse data relevant to occupational therapy practice.

Apply a critical understanding of evidence-based practice and how this may underpin and develop effective occupational therapy interventions.

Sensitively facilitate a range of strategies to enhance occupational performance for people with occupational needs; facilitating change and empowering them to achieve their goals in a variety of contexts.

Apply knowledge of biological, behavioural, social and occupational sciences that underpin effective practice and support wellness. 

Use reflective practice to enhance personal and professional development in the context of lifelong learning.

Recognise the value of collaborative working.

Utilise a range of established research techniques to generate and analyse data relevant to health, social care and third sector practice.

Apply the transformative power of occupation to facilitate the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups, communities and societies.

Critically understand a range of business skills to complement occupational therapy skills within a commissioning environment.

Appreciate the history, social context and complexity of organisations and policies within which occupational therapy is delivered.

Demonstrate critical awareness of research, audit and other forms of evidence-based practice and how these underpin occupational therapy practice.

Recognise the extent of their own scope of practice within interdisciplinary practice, working with and/or referring onto other agencies where appropriate.

Develop existing professional and personal skills and take an increased responsibility for collaborative work, appreciating factors that may impact upon health and wellbeing.

Demonstrate the inter-relationship of knowledge, skills and values in occupational therapy.

Provide clear, accurate and reliable communication skills in written and verbal form.

Analyse and prioritise occupational needs in co-operation with the service user.

Discuss ethical, legal issues and socio-economic factors that impact on individuals, groups, communities and populations.

Apply a range of personal and transferable skills commensurate with working effectively in dynamic environments with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Evaluate, reflect and act on occupational outcomes. 

Acknowledge their commitments as a professional within and beyond health and social care quality enhancement frameworks and take responsibility for their own lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

UH-000678

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.