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

Name: Alex Hitchcock

Profession: OT

Where are you from? Perth, Western Australia

Current Locum position? Grade 6 OT - Brain Injury Rehabilitation

What do you enjoy about your job?

My caseload spans two wards, including a Brain Injury Unit and a Neurodisability Unit, in a close working multidisciplinary team with a vast amount of neurological experience. Meaning I have the opportunity to work with a range of diagnosis and presentations, with the support of a great team.

Personal achievements within your role?
I had never key-worked before, so having 3 key-working patients and learning the NHS system was hard work but I got a great sense of accomplishment (and relief!) when my first key-working patient was discharged.

How do you unwind from work?
Exploring London, seeing friends and cooking- better yet, if the three are combined.

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take?
1.) friends
2.) laptop
3.) toilet paper