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

Name: Alex Wood

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Where are you from? I’m from Nottingham in the East Midlands

Current Locum position? I am currently working as a Band 7 Community Occupational Therapist.

What do you like about your job?
I have been lucky enough to be in the same locum position for some time, working in an incredibly supportive and skilled team.

Personal achievements within your role?
My most recent achievement has been submitting my continued professional development portfolio to the HPC and meeting their standards of audit.

I also have a special interest in neurological upper limb rehabilitation and have developed specialist skills in this area over the last several years.

How do you unwind from work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have interests in photography, baking and travelling. I also like eating out and going to the cinema.