Career Development Frameworks... Use them, they work!

Upon graduating, I used the Royal College of Occupational
Therapists’ Career Development Framework to harness the depth and breadth of my skills and experiences. This allowed me to market the full breadth of my talents to prospective employers.

This approach has helped me make the most of the plethora of career progression opportunities available to me and other Allied Health Professionals in the NHS. I was fortunate to be able to progress from a band 5 Occupational Therapist to a band 8d Head of Allied Health Professions within 7 years of becoming a registered occupational therapist.

I have worked in an NHS Trust as Professional Development Lead for AHPs; I have coordinated fun projects with communities at their heart for an integrated care system; and have had the privilege of leading national programmes of work for the Allied Health Professions on behalf of NHS England.

I currently work at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists as Head of Practice and Workforce and have an ambition to set up my own consultancy business that brings together my cumulative knowledge, experience,
capabilities and networks across the health and social care industry.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a career with endless opportunities with you firmly in the driving seat as the master of your destiny, look no further! An AHP career has everything on offer – it’s a universe of endless opportunities, waiting to welcome you with open arms!

Check if the AHP group you'd like to join has a career development framework and use it! My experience has shown that they work with the help of a trusted mentor and critical friends who can reflect your strengths and potential for awesomeness!