Welcome to our last issue of 2022. If continuing professional development and effective supervision are of interest to you, you’ll enjoy our articles by Emma Grover and Kat Phoenix.
Emma talks to an occupational therapist about the impact of a difficult supervision experience early on in their career, while Kat reflects on the personal and professional value of joining the wider occupational therapy community at face-to-face events, to network, learn and get reconnected.
We also look at some inspiring career journeys. We ask two generations of the same family – both of whom are occupational therapists – to reflect on a career well-trodden and a career yet to come. And we spotlight one newly qualified OT’s rotational role, as an ‘open door’ to a fulfilling career pathway.
Laura Murphy shares her journey in developing a clinical supervisory role alongside her work in an NHS community stroke team.
And in our cover feature, Caroline Lavin, a Lead Occupational Therapist who is passionate about standing with autistic individuals and supporting and promoting neurodiversity, talks about her role and approach working with a national charity.
We hope you enjoy reading and remember, if you want to share your work, personal journey or placement experience, please get in touch at editorial@rcot.co.uk. As well as the printed copy, you can also view the magazine online.