Becky Antich

Biography

I joined the University of Bradford in January 2021 as a lecturer on the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme. Currently, I act as joint placement lead for the programme and was promoted to assistant professor in July 2023. Additionally, I lead the Year 1 Professional Skills module.

I graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2008 and began my career with a Band 5 rotational post at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. During this time, I gained clinical experience in children’s therapy, inpatient mental health, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation, eventually specialising in intermediate care and rehabilitation.

In 2018, I transitioned to an exciting role within a developing enhanced reablement service, aimed at bridging the gap between inpatient intermediate care and community enablement. This role involved working collaboratively with individuals’ post-surgery or illness to help them regain their skills and confidence thus enabling them to participate in their meaningful occupations.

I completed my MSc in Health, Wellbeing, and Social Care in 2024. My dissertation was a qualitative review of the literature focusing on informal carers’ views and experiences of using smart technology to support dementia care at home.

My research interests include:

• The use of technology to support carers.
• Understanding the undergraduate  education journey in relation to key demographics such as ag, gender, ethnicity, socio economic status and attainment.
• Enhancing support for undergraduate healthcare students during clinical placements. 

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