Accessing professional supervision
Session 8 Wednesday 11 June 2008
In today's climate with senior OT positions disappearing, how can you access professional supervision in your workplace? Hear how you can construct a case for supervision, and discover what additional resources are available to you through your professional body.
Register with the Health Professions Council
Session 27 Wednesday 11 June 2008
In 2009, occupational therapists will have to re-register with the Health Professions Council (HPC) using the new HPC’s quality assurance audit process. To meet their criteria for re-registration, you will need to demonstrate you meet their CPD standards. This workshop will tell you all you need to know to help you prepare now for re-registration. You will also have the opportunity to quiz a representative from the HPC about the audit process and what you need to do to ensure you successfully re-register in 2009. Annie Turner, Council representative for HPC, will be leading this session.
Transforming Community Equipment Services - a strategic overview
Breakfast meeting 8.00-8.45 Thursday 12 June 2008
This session will outline the aims and objectives of this important social care initiative and will be presented by Rob Knott and Lynne Horn from Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services . Breakfast will be provided at this session.
The new Mental Health Act - enhancing your career options
Session 46
Thursday 12 June 2008
Following intensive consultation and lobbying by the College, occupational therapists have two new roles open to them as a result of the Mental Health Act - these are the Approved Mental Health Practitioner and the Responsible Clinician. Find out how you can develop your confidence and personal career strategies to embrace these highly prestigious positions.
Whose governing who?
Understanding your professional body
Session 54
Thursday 12 June 2008
Learn more about your Council and find out from Council members and BAOT officers how your professional body is run. The trustee role, what governance means - how to ensure it is effective, and the relationship between the organisation and Council, will be covered. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions on our new Strategic Plan.
You may be considering getting involved, or at some point you may be interested in representing your profession and becoming a Council member and a trustee, but want to know more from those that have 'been there and done it'. This session will reveal what's involved and what you need to do to become a leading ambassador the profession. Don't miss it!
Transforming Community Equipment Services - opportunities for OT
Session 59 Thursday 12 June 2008
This session will cover the innovative TCES pilot and will outline what new opportunities are available for OTs staff across all sectors and private practice.
Employability - selling your skills
Session 65 Thursday 12 June 2008
There are an increasing number of employment opportunities for occupational therapists outside the statutory sector of health and social care, including the voluntary sector, vocational rehabilitation, commercial organisations and public health. If you are a new graduate or simply want to enhance your career options, you can find out how you can market your skills to these potential new employers.
Transforming Community Equipment Services - the users' perspectives and expectations
Session 78 Thursday 12 June 2008
This session will cover how you can help to protect users' interests, ensuring they get trustworthy advice and information, thereby making sure the infrastructure is in place to deliver positive outcomes.
Electronic Care Records - making the records work for you
Session 104 Friday 13 June 2008
You may be unsure about the impact of Electronic Care Records (ECRs) on your practice and feel anxious about the changes that will occur. This session will talk about what you need to know and how you can get involved to ensure ECRs support your work. There will be opportunities to share your experiences of the design and implementation of ECRs.
Session 123 Friday 13 June 2008
As an occupational therapist, do you know your responsibility in this important area of consent? If you are not certain, the consequences can be very serious. This session will outline how you can protect yourself from potential litigation.
International session
Practising occupational therapy outside of the UK
Session 85 Thursday 12 June
Many OTs and students consider working abroad or are interested to learn how their practice differs in other countries. This workshop will explore both the benefits and challenges of practising occupational therapy outside of the UK. An international panel including WFOT and COTEC representatives will be on hand to answer your questions.
UNISON session
Registration and regulation: understanding the impacts on occupational therapy staff
Session 107 Friday 13 July 2008
Professional regulation is a high-profile topic for health and social care professionals. Attend this session to increase your knowledge of issues related to registration and discover what the changes to the regulatory framework will mean for you. Learn about the process for handling Health Professions Council (HPC) Fitness to Practise cases and how UNISON can offer advice and support to members facing a hearing.
