Joe Bradley

I am a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Huddersfield, with a clinical and academic background in long-term condition management, rehabilitation, and sensory processing in ME/CFS. I contribute to undergraduate and degree apprenticeship programmes, leading modules and designing inclusive learning and assessment strategies that support diverse student needs, academic and professional success.
I hold a Masters in Healthcare Research and a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, and I am currently undertaking doctoral research exploring kindness in occupational therapy using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. My research interests include student belonging, placement experiences, occupatonal justice, and the conceptual development of therapeutic values in occupational therapy.
I have contributed to national guidelines and educational resources through The British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS, RCOT and NHS England. My leadership experience includes a regional clinical fellowship with NHS England, where I supported national workforce strategy and international recruitment initiatives.
I am committed to advancing occupational therapy education through inclusive practice, collaborative scholarship, and strategic engagement with professional communities.