Lee Mutch

Lee Mutch is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Wrexham University, serving within the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences. He holds the role of admissions tutor for occupational therapy courses and leads the level 6 research module for Allied Health Professional (AHP) students. Additionally, he is an active member of the Faculty's Research Ethics Committee, demonstrating his commitment to ethical research practices in health sciences.

Educational Background:

• BA (Hons) in Philosophy - University of Liverpool
• PGDIP in Health through Occupation - University of Brighton
• MRES in Health Research - University of Liverpool
• PGCert in Higher Education (resulting in Associate Fellow status)

Research Interests:

Lee's research focuses on the application of occupational therapy in complex mental health settings, particularly forensic psychiatry and personality disorders. His work emphasizes the Model of Human Occupation as a theoretical framework for practice. He has extensive experience in:

• Forensic mental health services
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
• Personality disorder rehabilitation
• Evidence-based practice in occupational therapy
• Research ethics in healthcare education

Professional Qualifications:

• Assessment of Motor and Processing Skills (AMPS)
• VdT Model of Creative Ability (full qualification)
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Clinical Experience: With over 17 years as a qualified occupational therapist, Lee has worked across diverse settings including forensic mental health services, private locked rehabilitation facilities for females with personality disorders, and psychiatric intensive care units. He previously served on a Research and Development Group for a national private healthcare provider, reviewing research proposals across mental health and specialist school settings.

Current Roles: Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Lee serves as the admissions tutor for occupational therapy programs at Wrexham University and maintains active involvement in research ethics governance through his committee membership. His personal interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, cycling, and gardening, as well as archaeological tourism.