Locum in the Spotlight - July Edition

Monday 11th July 2011

 
 

Each month JustOT would like to recognise one of our locums for their personal achievement and commitment to the Occupational Therapy service.

Name: Leah Ireland

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Where are you from? Taupo, New Zealand

Current Locum position?
Band 6, General Medical OT, South East Coast

What do you like about your job?
I love working within a team environment. I like the variety of patients, and assisting in their return to activities of daily living.

Personal achievements within your role?
No one thing stands out, I am fortunate that I am able to assist in department development, and education. Being encouraged to share my knowledge challenges me to keep my practice current which can sometimes be difficult in a locum role.

How do you unwind from work?
I’m lucky in the South East that there is plenty of easily accessible history about, making heading out on a bit of a ramble interesting and a good way to spend time outside and unwind. On a good day it can also lead me to a quality ploughman’s lunch and a pint of the cider.