Having my contribution to the profession recognised by the Royal College with this fellowship award is a huge honour for which I am incredibly grateful .”
Paul ’ s dedication and commitment to the profession is evident throughout his career , including his contribution to the work of the RCOT Ethics Committee , National Occupational Therapy Panel , Devolution Working Group , Executive Management Group , AHP Chairmen ’ s Liaison Group and during his tenure as RCOT ’ s representative to the Court of the University of Ulster .
After obtaining his professional qualification in occupational therapy from the University of Ulster , Paul went on to complete higher degrees at Queen
Margaret University , Edinburgh , the University of Derby and the Centre for Neurological Studies at Leeds Beckett University .
Paul ’ s work has resulted in his services receiving national commendations , including three National Charter Mark Awards for Excellence in Public Services and Paul has previously received an RCOT Merit Award .
An inspirational and transformational leader and advocate , Paul is driven by a passion for improving the life chances of those who are occupationally-challenged , always listening carefully to the views of service users , which have translated into the many services and initiatives he has helped shape and deliver .
Of receiving a Fellowship , he said : ‘ Having my contribution to the profession recognised by RCOT with this fellowship award is a huge honour , for which I am incredibly grateful .’
Julia Scott
As former RCOT Chief Executive and BAOT Secretary , Julia started her career as an occupational therapist in the NHS and subsequently went on to work as a GP facilitator on a heart attack and stroke prevention project , having developed a keen interest in public health .
Part of a research project , she worked alongside GPs and trained and developed practice nurses in order to support the early identification of risk factors for stroke and heart disease . Julia returned to occupational therapy within social care and her career developed across a variety of roles .
In 2001 , Julia was seconded to the Department of Health and Social Care to complete policy guidelines relating to Integrated Community Equipment Services . Prior to joining RCOT as its Chief Executive in 2006 , Julia was Head of Disability Services at Kensington and Chelsea Social Services in London , managing a range of multidisciplinary social care services .
Julia has also worked collaboratively with the Allied Health Professions Federation and supported closer working amongst AHPs .
Awards include an Honorary Fellowship from Brunel University in recognition of her contribution to undergraduate occupational therapy education and a prestigious Social Care Fellowship from the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence ( NICE ) – one of only six recipients to receive a NICE Social Care Fellowship and the first occupational therapist to do so .
She was also awarded a Fellowship from Skills for Care in recognition of her leadership and support of the social care workforce .
Having led the professional body for 15 years and supported the achievement of Royal status , financial stability and the highest membership ever for the organisation , Julia bid it farewell in February 2021 and
Julia Scott is now engaging in new ventures .
She said : ‘ Recognition of personal achievement from one ’ s peers is a rare , but significant moment , and I am extremely proud to receive an RCOT Fellowship . I am delighted and honoured to join the prestigious cadre of RCOT Fellows , existing and newly awarded , and to count myself amongst their number .’
Recognition of personal achievement from one ’ s peers is a rare , but significant moment , and I am extremely proud to receive an RCOT Fellowship . I am delighted and honoured to join the prestigious cadre of RCOT Fellows , existing and newly awarded , and to count myself amongst their number .”
54 OTnews November 2022