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

Name: Ruth Nichol

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Where are you from? Bloemfontein in Sunny South Africa

Current Locum position?
Band 6: Emergency assessment unit OT

What do you like about your job?
It is such a small team so we work together to ensure a holistic and comprehensive treatment package. Working together in close proximity with open communication channels enables us to learn from each other and plan an effective discharge together. It’s the unpredictability of each day that keeps me smiling!

Personal achievements within your role?
The EMAU (Emergency medical assessment unit) is a pilot programme -I am proud of how I have developed the role of the OT within the unit. Together with my team, we are doing our best to ensure the success of the unit.

How do you unwind from work?
I am a very sociable person, I enjoy playing squash, dancing Ceroc, attending church and going out to or with my friends.