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Jade Johnson serves as a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy within the Allied Health Professions department of the School of Health and Life Sciences at Teesside University. Her dual expertise integrates academic teaching with extensive clinical practice in NHS mental health services, particularly focusing on liaison psychiatry and specialized care for older adults.
Education:
- PgCLTHE in Higher Education, Teesside University (awarded July 1, 2024)
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, Teesside University (awarded September 1, 2015)
- BSc Occupational Therapy, Teesside University (awarded September 5, 2011)
Research Focus: Her work centers on evidence-based occupational therapy interventions within mental health settings, with specialized emphasis on liaison psychiatry models and therapeutic approaches for elderly patients. She investigates the intersection of physical health comorbidities and psychiatric care in acute medical environments, aiming to optimize functional outcomes through occupation-centered practice.
Professional Background:
- Team Manager – Liaison Psychiatry, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (May 2020–May 2022)
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Services for Older People, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (January 2017–January 2021)
- Specialist Occupational Therapist – Liaison Psychiatry, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (January 2013–January 2017)
- Specialist Occupational Therapist – Secure Services, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (September 2010–September 2013)
