Beth Curtis

28, occupational therapist working in mental health. Passionate about the mind, holistic health and nutrition. Love for the outdoors, movement and self-care 🌋

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

An elderly patient called me over. “I know I’m in hospital, but I’m bored and COLD! No one talks to me.” After getting a blanket and coffee, we had a chat. Wards are busy, but our patients get lonely too. She seemed so much happier after. Small interactions have a big impact 👍🏽

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

Happy graduation day! First class BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy 🎓

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

And just like that, I’ve finished my first week on an acute inpatient mental health ward. So happy that years of hard work has led me to my dream job 💚

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@StudentOTs Like a lot of things, it’s what you make of it (within reason)😊 Tricky as a graduate who is finding their feet in OT but dependent on the team around you. Strong professional advocacy, keeping up with contemporary policy/research and networking always helps to develop skills!

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

she is going home to make soup

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@Lizzie_OT @DPT_Jobs @livewellsw @theRCOT @StudentOTs @CarolyneHague @DevonAHPFaculty @ahpsindevon @carrie_biddle Thank you Lizzie!

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

I am actively seeking a mental health career in Plymouth, Devon. I have completed an occupational therapy degree and will be staying in Devon long term. If anyone can signpost me in the right direction, please get in touch. Thank you!

@DPT_Jobs @livewellsw @theRCOT @StudentOTs

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@TheEllisLife @sadieA @DPT_Jobs @livewellsw @theRCOT @StudentOTs @DPT_NHS Thank you Jade 😊 Would you be able to follow so I can message? Speak soon

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@livewellsw @DPT_Jobs @theRCOT @StudentOTs I’ve sent an email across today, thank you!

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@sadieA @DPT_Jobs @livewellsw @theRCOT @StudentOTs @DPT_NHS Thank you for reaching out, I’ll be in contact 😊

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@ella_roseveare @DPT_Jobs @livewellsw @theRCOT @StudentOTs That’s helpful, thank you for reaching out. As a non-driver, I will only be able to learn once employed. Therefore, commuting opportunities are out of reach for now. Always keeping Dawlish in mind 😊

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@EmilyThubronOT Thank you Emily, means a lot coming from you 😊

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

Absolutely over the moon to get 93 in my final placement! 12 weeks of complete focus and worth every second. Found a love for service development and consolidated skills in mental health which I can use across my career. Very lucky - very tired 👏🏼

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@OTRhiannonS Any luck? 😊

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

For students and qualified occupational therapists, I am creating an induction pack for new staff working in inpatient mental health services. On reflection, If you were either newly qualified or new to mental health, what information would you have found helpful to know?

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@SusanMadigan3 Thank you for finding this so quickly! I’ll make sure to add these in and see if I can find any further research. Definitely something I’ve recognised in ward visits. As you say, reality vs statistics are likely much higher so important to have awareness of this!

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

For the last 8 weeks, my life has been placement, eat, sleep, repeat! A day at the beach has done me the world of good 😄

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@MOHOspark @ChrisEdge81 Thank you Sue!

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@SusanMadigan3 Would you be able to signpost me to this research? I’d like to reference these statistics to emphasise the importance of this

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@SusanMadigan3 Great idea! I’ve looked into sensory integration but executive functioning is equally important, thank you for this.

[Beth Curtis @OTBPLYM]

@KosiwaOT Brill feedback, thank you!