Helen Batty, Associate Head of School of Health and Social Care, was awarded a fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) for her sustained contribution to the advancement of, and impact on, the profession in the field of educational practice and leadership.
Helen has been at the forefront of leading the innovation, development and change in culture in practice-based learning across the 4 pillars of practice and simulation. Her work has been shared across a number of higher education institutions and NHS organisations across the country.
She has also co-developed and led an online community of practice for colleagues from across higher education and practice interested in practice-based learning. Her leadership of the community and regular webinars have led to significant sharing of innovations and new opportunities for students.
Upon receiving her fellowship Helen said: “I am truly honoured to receive this award which would not have been possible without the collective efforts of my academic colleagues, the CSP education team, practice partners and our wonderful students. I am deeply grateful for their support and collaboration over the years.”
Helen Lowes, Associate Head of School of Health and Social Care, is one of 22 allied health professionals (AHP) to receive the inaugural Chief Allied Health Professions Officer’s Gold Award for Excellence.
The award has been developed to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence, where a significant, outstanding and exceptional contribution has been made by individual members of the AHP community in England. The recipients consistently lead by example, demonstrating strong NHS values and high levels of commitment and quality through their role.
The Gold Award recipients were announced to coincide with Allied Health Professionals’ Day on Monday 14 October.
Helen was an operating department practice (ODP) student at Sheffield Hallam before joining the University as a lecturer in 2010. She is a registered Operating Department Practitioner and has previously worked with NHS England as their national lead for ODP education and training.
Helen said: “It's an honour to receive this award in recognition for the work I have done with and for the Operating Department Practice profession. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and collaborate with so many incredible ODPs, healthcare professionals and learners, who have all contributed to raising the profile of the ODP profession.
“It's a genuine pleasure to serve the ODP profession, enabling our unique workforce to maximize its potential and optimise the use of their very specialist skills across care pathways.”
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