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

Name: Helen Knight

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Where are you from? Auckland, New Zealand

Current Locum position?
Band 6 Occupational Therapist. I’m currently working on a general geriatric rehab ward.

Personal achievements within the role?
I have only been in this job for a 10 days now, so it is difficult to say, probably motivating and encouraging patients to reach their functional goals.

What do you enjoy about being a locum?
I enjoy having the freedom to travel when I want and work in a range of areas.

Most memorable moment within your career?
Developing a breakfast group in a small rural hospital in NZ (Gisborne hospital)

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take?
1.) Solar powered torch
2.) Grape seeds/wine making kit
3.) Swiss Army Knife