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Qualifications & Skills

Professional Qualifications:


  • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Sheffield Hallam University)
  • MSc Leadership of Allied Health Professionals (York St John University
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner accreditation (NHS England, Lancaster University)


  • Currently studying for a PhD in cancer and exercise oncology (commenced 2022, University of Hull)


Professional Membership and Additional Roles:


  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (OT61755)
  • Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Specialist Section for Independent Practice
  • Member of Case Management Society UK (CMSUK) (24-14384-CM)
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Associate occupational therapist and case manager with Independence Works Ltd
  • Associate occupational therapist with Enable Therapy Services Ltd
  • Expert Assessor (Blue Badge/Accessibility) with Access Independent 
  • Clinical supervisor (APPLE accredited)
  • Long Arm Supervisor and Guest Lecturer
  • Moving and Handling Key Trainer
  • Certified MoCA administrator


Achievements:


  • 'Excellence in Emerging Roles' - Finalist at Occupational Therapy Excellence Awards 2024
  • Innovation in Care – Hospice UK Awards 2019
  • 'Improving Quality' Nomination - Advancing Healthcare Awards 2018
  • Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year – The OT Show 2016
  • Commended at the Quality in Care for Oncology Awards – QiC Awards 2016

"What matters to you?"

"Throughout Sarah's career she has maintained a passion for supporting individuals to live as independently and as well as possible despite their diagnosis and stage of condition. 


Sarah has represented occupational therapy at both a local and national level. She continually seeks opportunities to work with local services to make innovative service changes in collaboration with clients, their families and colleagues. She is hard working and dedicated to delivering high quality occupational therapy inclusive of holistic assessment and intervention for individuals with complex symptoms using up to date evidence, client-centred principles and core occupational therapy skills. 


Sarah is extremely passionate about occupational therapy and the difference occupational therapists can make to peoples’ lives."

Professional documents

Sarah Hodge Professional Profile 2023 (pdf)Download

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