With AHP's covering 14 professions throughout our hospital we have lots of stories to share.
Julia – Paediatric Dietitian
Julia tells us about her role as a paediatric dietitian at CUH
Hannah - Physiotherapist
Hannah, a physiotherapist in the musculoskeletal team, tells us about her role at CUH
Bianca - Rotational Occupational Therapist
Meet Bianca who joined CUH during the Covid lockdowns and read about her journey to becoming a AHP at CUH.
Chloe - Occupational Therapist
I am a band 5 occupational therapist, which means I rotate around the hospital and move into a different team every 6 months. I am just finishing my second rotation in the stroke team.
Annie - Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist
Annie Capon tells us about her journey to CUH.
Sarah - Specialist Occupational Therapist
I joined the Trust in October 2002 as occupational therapy assistant working within the then named ‘Rapid Response team’ based in the emergency department.
Jenny - Team lead Occupational Therapist for stroke and neuro-rehab
Jenny Allum spoke to us about her AHP journey and the work she does at CUH.
Joanne - Advanced occupational therapist within critical care
I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of my role and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Kathryn - Occupational Therapist in the Hand Therapy Team
When I first graduated I worked at Ipswich hospital for 9 months before joining CUH. I completed several rotations as a band 5 including stroke, neuro-rehab, acute neuroscience, rheumatology, medicine and care of the elderly.
Lisa - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
The work I do with patients aims to help them maintain or improve their independence and with many individuals, building their confidence is key.
Sara - Interim Professional Lead Occupational Therapy
I really love my role especially when I am able to promote OT and the fantastic things we can do with patients.