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Profiles
Mrs Sam Wakley
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
Sam has been a member of the Occupational Therapy team at Plymouth University since 2017. Sam graduated from Northumbria University with a MSc in Occupational Therapy and have worked in Acute physical health settings since 2012 in several roles within Occupational Therapy. Sam has also worked within homeless services for children and young adults and mental health and learning disabilities within differing roles across the South West and North East of England. Before her role as an Occupational Therapist, Sam previously gained a BSc in Health and Complementary Therapies in 2012. Sam completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP) in 2020 and is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Sam's interests involve older adults and ensuring that older adults remain embedded within communities and have the services to remain healthy, active and engaged within society. Her current PhD research is exploring the role occupational therapy can have within primary care for older adults with long term conditions.
Sam is a member of the South West Regional RCOT Committee as Member Activity Lead which supports local promotion of our role and CPD events for the region.
Qualifications
BSc in Health and Complementary Therapies, University of Worcester 2012
MSc in Occupational Therapy, Northumbria University, 2017-with Distinction.
Awarded 'Best Postgraduate Academic Performance on an Allied Health programme Award' 2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), Distinction, 2020
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2020
Currently engaged as a PhD candidate exploring the role of occupational therapy within Primary care for adults aged over 65 living with long term conditions (2018- planned completion 2023)
Professional membership
Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists/ British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
Member of the RCOT Specialist Section for Older Adults
Roles on external bodies
Sam is on the steering group for the development of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Credentials for Occupational Therapist within Primary Care in collaboration with Health Education England (HEE).
Key publications
(2022) 'Supporting the couple relationship following dementia diagnosis: A scoping review' Health and Social Care in the Community , DOI Open access
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Sam is mostly engaged in teaching on the BSc in Occupational Therapy but also teaching and completes marking across the Pre and Post registration MSc/APP programmes including direct entry students from partner colleges. Sam is the academic facilitator for the PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Scheme) within Occupational Therapy at the University of Plymouth. Sam also works closely with local further education schools and colleges to promote occupational therapy. Sam's recent completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) has sparked deeper interest in developing strategies to support international students on health professional programs.
Sam currently teaches on:
OCT406: Occupational Studies: Biological and Psychological Foundations for Occupation
OCT407: Occupational Studies: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice 1
OCT408: Occupational Studies: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice 2
OCT529: Occupational Studies: Adults; Interruptions and Transitions
OCT530: Occupational Studies: The Older Person; Interruptions and Transitions (Module Leader)
OCT608: Occupational Studies: Occupation for Promoting Health and Wellness of Communities (Module Leader)
OCTP704: Occupational Studies: Evaluating Occupation for Promoting Health and Wellness of Communities
ADV702: Applying Evidence to Practice
ADV605/735: Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions
ADV608/758: Supporting the needs of the frail older person
Sam has also worked on an Erasmus exchange project with Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Belgium as a workshop facilitator and keynote speaker at their annual ICFO conference.
Sam is also an active placement educator in a range of settings including mainstream secondary schools and Peer Enhanced E-Placements.
Research
Research
Research interests
Sam is engaged in a part time PhD with interests in older adults and community engagement. Her PhD is currently exploring the role of occupational therapy within primary care for older adults living with long term conditions.
Member of the Participation in Everyday life Group, Institute of Health and Community.
Sam is on the steering group for the development of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Credentials for Occupational Therapist within Primary Care in collaboration with Health Education England (HEE).
Other research
Abstract Reviewer - The Royal College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference and Exhibition, 2021
Subject Reviewer- The Journal of Occupational Science
Grants & contracts
Conference Award Elizabeth Casson Trust to support presenting at the Occupational Science Europe Conference in Odense, Denmark, 2023- £500.
Research Culture Fellowship Scheme to support 6 months research time, Awarded 2023, £21,424
Publications
Publications
Key publications
(2022) 'Supporting the couple relationship following dementia diagnosis: A scoping review' Health and Social Care in the Community , DOI Open access
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Colloby, S., Whiting, S., & Warren, A. (2022). Supporting the couple relationship following dementia diagnosis: A scoping review. Health & Social Care in the Community, 00, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.14006
Whiting, S., Robertson, D., & Bannigan, K. (2019). Models of primary care for community dwelling adults with long term conditions- A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports. 17(11), p2357–2369. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-004003
Articles
(2022) 'Supporting the couple relationship following dementia diagnosis: A scoping review' Health and Social Care in the Community , DOI Open access
(2019) 'Primary care models for community-dwelling adults with long-term conditions: a scoping review protocol' JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 17, (11) 2357-2369 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
Scholarly Editions
Whiting, S. (2021). Exploring the path less travelled: reflections of a teaching and research associate. OT News. May 2021.
Conference Papers
Whiting, S. (2022). We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars: An Occupational Exploration into those Living with Long Term Conditions. Occupation Therapy/ Occupational Science Lecture Series. University of Plymouth, UK. 26th October 2022.
Whiting, S., Krizaj, T., Demain, S., & Turner, K. (2023). The lived experiences of occupational needs of older adults with chronic conditions. Occupational Science Europe Conference. Odense, Denmark. 24-26th August 2023.
Whiting, S. (2022) Investigating the role of primary care based occupational therapy for older adults with long term conditions. 18th WFOT Congress, Paris 28-21 August 2022
Whiting, S. (2022) Occupational needs of older adults with long term conditions: A phenomenological study. 18th WFOT Congress, Paris 28-21 August 2022
Whiting, S. (2021). 'Exploring the occupational needs of older adults with long term conditions: A phenomenological study'. Faculty of Health Postgraduate Research Showcase, Research Festival 2021. University of Plymouth.(Live Online). July 2021.
Whiting, S. (2021).Exploring Occupational Engagement and Leisure Pursuits for the Older Adult Population. Presented at the ICFO Conference, Belgium (Live Online). April 2021.
Whiting, S. & Turner, S. (2020).Exploring Occupational Engagement and Leisure Pursuits for the Older Population. Presented at the ICFO Conference, Belgium (Online). April 2020.
Whiting, S. (2019). Models of Primary Care for adults with Long Term Conditions- A scoping systematic review. Presented at the Stroke Forum, Telford. December 2019. (Invited speaker)
Whiting, S. (2019). An Occupational Approach to Primary Care for those living with Long Term Conditions. Rehabilitation Research Group Presentation. Plymouth
University. June 2019.(Invited speaker)
Whiting, S. (2017). Social Groups- Exploring Occupational Engagement in Older Men. The College of Occupational Therapists 41st Annual Conference, Birmingham, UK. June 2017
Presentations and posters
'Investigating the role of primary care based occupational therapy for older adults with long term conditions' Open access
'Occupational needs of older adults with long term conditions: A phenomenological study' Open access
'Exploring the occupational needs of older adults with long term conditions: A phenomenological study'
Personal
Personal
Reports & invited lectures
Whiting, S. (2021).Exploring Occupational Engagement and Leisure Pursuits for the Older Adult Population. Presented at the ICFO Conference, Belgium (Live Online). April 2021. Invited Keynote Lecture.
Whiting, S. & Turner, S. (2020).Exploring Occupational Engagement and Leisure Pursuits for the Older Population. Presented at the ICFO Conference, Belgium (Online). April 2020. Invited as speaker
Whiting, S. (2019). Models of Primary Care for adults with LTCs - A scoping systematic review. Presented at the Stroke Forum, Telford. December 2019. Invited Speaker
Conferences organised
As a committee member of the South West Branch of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Sam is actively engaged in organising and facilitating the regional conference and roadshows with the region.
Other academic activities
Whiting, S. (2017). ‘Once upon a time in Derriford...’ Blog for the #WeCare2 campaign to promote Allied Health Professions. July 2017. Accessible at https://plymouthhospitalsblog.org/author/plymouthhospitals/page/8/
Links
Twitter Handle: @SWhitingOT