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Belinda Jessup
Belinda Jessup
Lecturer in Rural Health (Allied Health)
Room E012 , E Block
+61363244474 (phone)
Dr Belinda Jessup is a speech and language pathologist with extensive clinical experience working with school-aged children with communication and swallowing impairments. She is currently working with the Centre for Rural Health at the University of Tasmania as a research active academic and has a particular interest in health workforce planning.
Biography
Before joining the University of Tasmania, Belinda was a senior speech and language pathologist with the Department of Education, Tasmania for 17 years. She completed her doctoral studies through the University of Queensland in 2008 whilst continuing to work clinically in Tasmania. Her doctoral research focused on examining the early identification and referral of kindergarten students with speech and language impairment to speech pathology services. The outcomes of her research paved the way for population wide screening programs to be introduced by speech pathologists across the state which is now successfully seeing students access speech pathology services as early as possible in their schooling career.
Belinda joined the Centre for Rural Health in May, 2017 as a research assistant, and is now engaged in a research intensive academic position. Belinda has a particular interest in health service provision to local communities and the challenge of health workforce planning.
Career summary
Qualifications
| Degree | Thesis title | University | Country | Date of award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) | University of Queensland | Australia | Dec, 2000 | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Early Identification and Referral of Children with Speech and/or Language Impairment to Speech Pathology Services in Tasmania | University of Queensland | Australia | Mar, 2009 |
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Expertise
- Speech pathology
- Childhood screening programs
- Health workforce planning
Research Themes
Belinda’s research interests align to the University’s research theme of Better Health. Her research interest into health service provision to local communities and the need for health workforce planning is underpinned by the importance of providing adequate health services for all. The ongoing maldistribution of health professionals across Australia has meant that people in rural and regional areas often have much poorer access to health services, which in turn negatively impacts on their health status. By examining the current distribution of health professionals and exploring the mechanisms by which professionals can be attracted and retained to rural areas, this will ultimately lead to improved health outcomes for regional and remote communities across Tasmania and Australia.
Current projects
Recruitment and Employment of Recent Nursing and Allied Health Graduates Across Tasmania: Opportunities, Barriers and Pathways
As recruitment and retention within rural areas remains problematic for many health professions, quantifying employment opportunities for recent graduates and understanding their employment expectations is critical to workforce planning. Similarly, understanding the recruitment experiences of employers is essential to provide important information to policy makers, health services and education providers on the preparation of health graduates and what may be useful to enable their transition to successful employment. This cross sectional study of employers, recent graduates and final years students aims to explore these issues.
Fields of Research
- Rural and remote health services (420321)
- Ophthalmology (321201)
- Speech pathology (420110)
- Health services and systems (420399)
- Ophthalmology and optometry (321299)
- Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy (390110)
- Preventative health care (420605)
- Health systems (420311)
- Health and community services (420305)
- Aged health care (420301)
- Rural clinical health (320224)
- Nursing (420599)
- Implementation science and evaluation (420312)
Research Objectives
- Rural and remote area health (200508)
- Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
- Other education and training (169999)
- Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
- Workforce transition and employment (160206)
- Other health (209999)
- Higher education (160102)
- Teaching and curriculum (160399)
- Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs) (200206)
- Mental health (200409)
- Provision of health and support services (200399)
- Community health care (200302)
- Health related to ageing (200502)
- Palliative care (200309)
- Adolescent health (200501)
Publications
Total publications
26
Journal Article
(14 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jessup B, Allen P, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, Barnett T, 'Beyond the big smoke': Enabling supervision of ophthalmology trainees in regional, rural and remote Australia', Australian Journal of Rural Health pp. 1-11. ISSN 1038-5282 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12975 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2023 | Mseke EP, Jessup B, Barnett T, 'A systematic review of the preferences of rural and remote youth for mental health service access: Telehealth versus face-to-face consultation', Australian Journal of Rural Health pp. 1-15. ISSN 1440-1584 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12961 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Hoang H, Jessup B, Obamiro K, Bourke L, Hellwege B, et al., 'Impact of COVID-19 on rural and remote student placements in Australia: a national study', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 30, (2) pp. 197-207. ISSN 1038-5282 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12836 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Hoang H; Obamiro K | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Allen P, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, Barnett T, 'Benefits and challenges to ophthalmology training via the Specialist Training Program', Australian Journal of Rural Health pp. 1-14. ISSN 1440-1584 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12941 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Hoang H, Podubinski T, Obamiro K, Bourke L, et al., ' I can't go, I can't afford it': financial concern amongst health students undertaking rural and remote placements during COVID-19', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 30, (2) pp. 238-251. ISSN 1038-5282 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12855 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Hoang H; Obamiro K | |
| 2022 | Obamiro K, Jessup B, Allen P, Baker-Smith V, Khanal S, et al., 'Considerations for training and workforce development to enhance rural and remote ophthalmology practise in Australia: a scoping review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, (14) Article 8593. ISSN 1660-4601 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148593 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Obamiro K; Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Sheepway L, Jessup B, Podubinski T, Heaney S, Bailie J, et al., 'A qualitative exploration of health student perspectives of rural and remote placements during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic', Australian Journal of Rural Health Article online ahead of print. ISSN 1440-1584 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12952 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hoang H | |
| 2021 | Allen P, Jessup B, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, Obamiro K, et al., 'Distribution and location stability of the Australian ophthalmology workforce: 2014-2019', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, (23) Article 12574. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312574 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Allen P; Obamiro K; Barnett T | |
| 2021 | Jessup B, Barnett T, Cross M, Obamiro K, Mallick S, 'Rural employment: A get-go for recent nursing and allied health graduates?', Australian Journal of Rural Health pp. 1-13. ISSN 1038-5282 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12773 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Barnett T; Cross M; Obamiro K; Mallick S | |
| 2021 | Jessup B, Barnett T, Obamiro K, Cross M, Mseke E, 'Review of the health, welfare and care workforce in Tasmania, Australia: 2011-2016', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, (13) pp. 1-15. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18137014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Barnett T; Obamiro K; Cross M | |
| 2021 | Jessup B, Bridgman H, 'Connecting Tasmanian National Disability Insurance Scheme participants with allied health services: challenges and strategies of support coordinators', Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ISSN 2329-7018 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/23297018.2021.1969264 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Bridgman H | |
| 2019 | Kent K, Jessup J, Marsh P, Barnett T, Ball M, 'A systematic review and quality appraisal of bereavement care practice guidelines', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice ISSN 1365-2753 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/jep.13225 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Kent K; Marsh P; Barnett T | |
| 2008 | Jessup B, Ward E, Cahill L, Keating D, 'Prevalence of speech and/or language impairment in preparatory students in northern Tasmania', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10, (5) pp. 364-377. ISSN 1754-9507 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/17549500701871171 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 17 | |
| 2008 | Jessup B, Ward E, Cahill L, Keating D, 'Teacher identification of speech and language impairment in kindergarten students using the Kindergarten Development Check', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10, (6) pp. 449 - 459. ISSN 1754-9507 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/17549500802056151 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 18 |
Conference Publication
(8 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Allen PL, Jessup BL, Obamiro KO, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, et al., 'Where do ophthalmologists practice and how long do they work there? An analysis using Modified Monash Model rurality classifications', 52nd RANZCO Virtual Congress, 26 February - 1 March 2022, Virtual Conference/ Brisbane, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Allen PL; Obamiro KO; Barnett AP | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Allen P, Baker-Smith V, Khanal S, Graham B, et al., 'A Marathon More than a Sprint: Determinants of Ophthalmology Trainee Success in RACE', RANZCO's 53rd Annual Scientific Congress, 28 October - 01 November 2022, Brisbane, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Allen P, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, Barnett T, 'Building a Rural Ophthalmology Workforce: The Specialist Training Program', Cradle Coast Conference: Celebrating the impact of regional research and education, 11 November 2022, Devonport, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Mseke EP, Barnett T, 'The mental health service preferences of youth in Tasmania, Australia', Cradle Coast Conference: Celebrating the impact of regional research and education, 11 November 2022, Devonport, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Jessup B, Proudfoot F, Barnett T, 'Failure to Launch: Employment Opportunities for Recent Health Graduates in Tasmania', Cradle Coast Conference: Celebrating the impact of regional research and education, 11 November 2022, Devonport, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Proudfoot F; Barnett T | |
| 2022 | Jessup BL, Allen P, Obamiro KO, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, et al., 'Influencing future regional, rural and remote ophthalmology services: A qualitative report on the impact of the Specialist Training Program (STP)', 52nd RANZCO Virtual Congress, 26 February - 1 March 2022, Brisbane, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Allen P; Obamiro KO; Barnett AP | |
| 2022 | Jessup BL, Tran Duc N, Stevens T, Barnett T, 'Rural Origin Student Representation in Entry to Practice Health Courses at UTAS: 2011-2020', Cradle Coast Conference: Celebrating the impact of regional research and education, 11 November 2022, Devonport, Australia (2022) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Tran Duc N; Stevens T; Barnett T | |
| 2019 | Barnett T, Jessup B, Cross M, Mallick S, Proudfoot F, et al., 'Challenges to Employing Recent Nursing and Allied Health Graduates in Rural Areas', 15th National Rural Health Conference, 24-27 March 2019, Hobart, Tasmania (2019) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Barnett T; Cross M; Mallick S; Proudfoot F; Cooper A; Quarmby L |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jessup BL, Allen P, Khanal S, Baker-Smith V, Graham B, et al., 'Promoting Success in the RANZCO Advanced Clinical Examination (RACE)', The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Australia (2022) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Allen P; Barnett T | |
| 2021 | Jessup B, Allen P, Khanal S, Obamiro K, Baker-Smith V, et al., 'Specialist Training Program (STP) Evaluation: Ophthalmology', RANZCO (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists), Australia (2021) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Allen P; Obamiro K; Barnett T |
Other Public Output
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bourke L, Hellwege B, Jessup B, Heaney S, Sheepway L, et al., 'The Impact of COVID-19 on Student Placements facilitated by University Departments of Rural Health', ARHEN (Australian Rural Health Education Network), Australia, February 2021, pp. 1-24. (2021) [Report Other] Co-authors: Hoang H; Obamiro K | |
| 2021 | Bourke L, Hellwege B, Jessup BL, Heaney S, Sheepway L, et al., 'The impact of COVID-19 on student placements facilitated by university departments of rural health', Australian Rural Health Education Network (ARHEN), Australia, pp. 1-25. (2021) [Report Other] Co-authors: Hoang Ha; Obamiro KO |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
4
Total funding
Projects
- Description
- Youth Live4Life is a health promotion charity who delivers the Live4Life model. Live4Life is a mental health education and youth suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural communities. The model consists of four components:School and Community Partnership group representation and commitment form key local stakeholders from secondary schools, local government and health services.The Crew a local youth leadership and participation program who drives and supports events.Evidence-based Mental health Education via Mental health First Aid courses delivered.Mentoring and support by Live4Life staff who support the fours stage of program implementation.Live4Life is currently operating in 10 rural Victorian communities. Break ODay in Tasmania will be the first community where Live4Life is delivered outside of Victoria. The aim of the2.5 year evaluation is to assess the implementation and impact of the Life4Life initiative in Break Oday using a community participatory approach. In particular we will assess program Transferability, Sustainability, Processes, Reach, Accessibility, Effectiveness, Impact for the community and participants and The Social return on investment. Outcomes will offer key implementation learnings for future expansion into other rural areas nationally.
- Funding
- Youth Live4Life ($198,587)
- Scheme
- Tender
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Bridgman H; Lethborg C; Hoang THH; Jessup BL; Lees DB; Neil A; Grattidge LA
- Period
- 2023 - 2026
- Description
- The project will involve the establishment of a health training demonstration site in a rural residential aged care service and management of the clinical training of allied health and nursing students. Research will be conducted at the demonstration site to improve local health outcomes of residents in aged care facilities and to ensure better integration across the health and aged care sectors.
- Funding
- Department of Health (Cth) ($1,902,076)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Byrne N; Obamiro KO; Lethborg C; Jessup BL; Belle MJ; Marsh P; Stirling CM; Marlow AH
- Period
- 2022 - 2024
- Description
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) delivers a Vocational Training Program for future ophthalmologists. Training is primarily based on work-based learning. Both formative and summative assessments are used to assess trainees' performance. The RANZCO Advanced Clinical Examinations (RACE) is the final hurdle for trainees before trainees begin a self directed learning program in their final year. RACE has clinical and written sections. Trainees need to pass both sections to commence their final year of training. Pass rates for both clinical and written components are declining. Pass rates directly influence the number of new ophthalmologists available to join the workforce and has significant implications for ophthalmic service delivery, particularly in regions and settings that are currently underserviced such as rural and remote areas. This study aims to understand why such a high proportion of RANZCO trainees fail RACE and to identify strategies to better support and prepare trainees for their exams.
- Funding
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists ($50,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Barnett AP; Allen PL; Jessup BL; Obamiro KO
- Period
- 2021 - 2022
- Description
- Evaluation of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Specialist Training Program (STP). The overarching aim of the evaluation is to improve the STP experience for trainees and supervisors and to increase the number of STP posts available in rural Australia. The primary objectives of the evaluation are to:*Explore the issues faced by STP supervisors and the trainees rotated to STP posts *Investigate how the STP program can be made more attractive to potential supervisors*Help RANZCO and the training networks improve the existing STP postings for the trainees and their supervisors *Inform the development of strategies to increase the number of ophthalmology STP posts, particularly in rural and regional Australia
- Funding
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists ($50,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Barnett AP; Allen PL; Obamiro KO; Jessup BL
- Period
- 2020 - 2021
Research Supervision
Belinda has an interest in support higher degree candidates who would like to examine health service provision, improvement or planning. She is currently supervising a research higher degree candidate who is examining the rural health workforce of Tasmania. The doctoral research aims to investigate the changing patterns of service provision to local communities in Tasmania, together with issues associated with early career recruitment and retention of nursing and allied health professionals.
Completed
1
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | The Mental Health Service Preferences of Youth in Tasmania, Australia Candidate: Edwin Paul Mseke | 2024 |