A message for employers of the occupational therapy community
While D is an individual responsibility, we strongly encourage employers to actively and facilitate D opportunities.
ing occupational therapists in engaging in effective D to keep their knowledge and skills current has far-reaching benefits. It directly contributes to safe and effective practice, high-quality service delivery and the development, growth and retention of your workforce.
You play a crucial role in helping your employees recognise that D encomes more than just formal courses and doesn’t have to be a solitary activity. You can make a significant impact by fostering a culture where D activities are integrated into daily professional life. This may include:
- embedding opportunities for reflection
- a focus on professional development during supervision conversations
- highlighting everyday learning experiences
- addressing D in team settings to reflect on strengths, learning and development needs.
We want all employers to create an environment where D is a shared and ed activity, where teams feel connected through learning and service s experience the benefits.
This is in line with Principle 1 of the Principles for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in health and social care.
Exploring D in teams
Want to know more about how you can D in teams?
Check out our D in teams activity.
This is based on the Career Development Framework and guides you to reflect on strengths, learning and development needs with colleagues across the four pillars of practice.