Shirley Smith

Student Occupational Therapist @Teesside Uni

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

When I started Uni I remember saying my 5 year plan is to retire! 😂
I never in a million years thought I’d be saying I’m so very proud of myself for securing a band 6 role as a ‘Specialist Occupational Therapist’ in the NHS working in the Community.
Exciting times ahead! 🎉

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Almost 3 years of sheer hard work and determination really has paid off! Today I bagged a Band 5 job as a mental health Occupational Therapist 🙌😃🎉
I am so proud of myself and so grateful to my family, friends and tutors @teesuniot for supporting me along the way!! 🥰

[Tim Spector MD (Prof) @timspector]

New epidemiology study showing the specific emulsifiers in UPF cause increased rates of heart disease . This adds to evidence from animal models and gut microbiome, UPF needs Heath warnings! https://t.co/cuAXpNfwJU

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@SeatingMatters Perhaps disrespectful to those who may need to use this type of equipment!

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@OT_LauraF I poured a little bit of white vinegar on one that was stuck in my dog 🙈 It slowly crawled out far enough to safely get it out! Nastily little things!

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Tired out! Up since 5am and had lots of fun playing with paints and taking care of his poorly babies 🥰

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@LonsdaleR Sorry to hear this Ria, thinking of you at such a sad time x

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@EmmaFayOT I will be starting my 2nd Level 5 placement in community Mental Health for Older Adults in March. I haven’t had any info yet but looking forward to it 😃

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@BethHiscox Beautiful boy 💙 Congratulations to you all xx

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

This afternoon we had to make a postural chair for our lovely patient who struggled to sit upright and needed lots of support! He’s looking very comfy in his tilt space chair 🐘@teesuniot

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Our creative activity group work sessions have been so much fun! It’s great to see a project come together and even better to receive good feedback 🙌 @teesuniot

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Year 2 BSc Occupational Therapy #allaboutme posters 🙌 This project was very insightful! It was lovely to learn more about everyone today 💕 #teesuniot @RBurkexx

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@DDawnOT @teesuniot It was a truly inspiring lecture and certainly game me food for thought in areas I’d not even thought about work in! Thank you!

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Today we we lucky to learn hand splinting! We had the opportunity to make a resting hand splint and a thumb post splint using thermoplastics! Here’s the ones I made for @lindsey_looloo #handsplint #OccupationalTherapy @teesuniot

[The Occupational Therapy Hub @theOThub]

ℹ️ We love how the ethos of OT is captured in this image by @thatnerdyneuroot (Instagram)!

For more graphics, quotes and videos: https://t.co/nQwNpcnHsr. #OccupationalTherapy

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Leadership Training at Redcar Primary Care Hospital today.. We compared this task to activity analysis and the dreaded Form 3! 🙈😂
Great training session tho learning how to break down process to find ways of making improvements 🙌#CPD #studentOT #form3

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@TylerWestt it’s a 10 from Rocco 🙌🐶 #Strictly #PuppyLove

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

@TylerWestt Absolutely loved your routine on Saturday night! My 6m old puppy Rocco gave you a 10 🙌🐶

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Sleepover with Grandma 😴
Lots of toys, lots of noise and fast asleep by 7.30pm! #Sleepover #Grandson

[Shirley Smith @Shirley_OT]

Today’s pre placement visit went really well 😃 I’ve been given lots of information and guidance relating to pre-reading from my educator. Excited to get started! Bring on those 12 hr shifts 🙈😃
#otstudent #secondplacement #@teesuniot