Vivienne Jones
Senior Lecturer, Placement Coordinator
- Allerton C405
- T: 0161 295 2463
- E: v.jones@salford.ac.uk
- SEEK: Research profile
Biography
Viv began teaching after 21 years’ experience in physical rehabilitation, having specialised in hand injuries, burns, orthopaedics, wheelchair assessment and latterly, in palliative care. She has worked for the Ministry of Defence in a joint forces rehabilitation unit, the NHS and in charitable settings and held both clinical and managerial roles which included establishing new occupational therapy services.
Viv is currently responsible for placement education within the Directorate of Occupational Therapy, and is an external examiner to the BSc Hons Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Southampton.
Teaching
Level 4: Occupation, Health and Function (module leader)
Level 6: Competence in Practice (module leader)
All levels: placement preparation
Research Interests
Placement education and rheumatology
Qualifications and Memberships
MSc Professional Development
PGCAP
Dip. C.O.T
Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
FHEA
Publications
Davys D & Jones V (2011) Peer Observation: a tool for continuing professional development. In Hong C S& Harrison D (Eds) (2011)Tools for Continuing Professional Development, 2nd edition.Salisbury: Quay Books