Sarah Lacey FHEA, PGCert (Teaching in Higher Education), MSc, BSc, BA
Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Summary
I am senior lecturer in occupational therapy and am currently our practice-based learning lead. I enjoy teaching about working with children and young people, neurological rehabilitation, and professional practice skills.
I have researched on the use of mobile applications for the management of fatigue in multiple sclerosis, and on the experience of using Lycra orthoses. My current research focuses on the use of simulated and hybrid placement learning experiences for Occupational Therapy students.
About
I joined Sheffield Hallam University in 2021, taking over as practice-based learning lead in 2022. Prior to this I worked clinically with children and young people within special educational needs, and with adults with a range of neurological diagnoses. I have a background in leadership, having worked as a team leader and service manager in a previous role. I obtained my MSc (post-registration) in Occupational Therapy in 2-2016 and I am currently working towards Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
I received the Vice-Chancellor’s award and Outstanding Academic Advisor award in 2024, and was the winner of the University Inspirational Teacher and Outstanding Academic Advisor awards in 2023.
Senior Lecturer
Teaching
Department of Allied Health Professions
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Subject area
Practice-based learning
Leadership and service improvement
Complex care and treatment
Neurological Rehabilitation
Splinting
Paediatrics
Anatomy and physiology
Moving and handling
Courses
MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Research
SHU LTA conference 2023: Digital Assessment of a Simulated Placement: Challenges and Learning Opportunities.
RCOT conference 2023: Collaborative working in a range of Primary Care settings to provide new leadership placements for Occupational Therapy students.
RCOT conference 2023: On campus placements: A critical examination of the current issues.