Celebrating the very welcome opportunity to embrace the provision of case management to clients with complex needs, under the Elm Case Management umbrella, drawing on over 16 years within case management. To be privileged to have a fantastic network of those with expertise and knowledge of case management over a consistent time period.To work with clients that have and continue to have the ability to link into case management as required- with flexibility and autonomy to meet… Show more Celebrating the very welcome opportunity to embrace the provision of case management to clients with complex needs, under the Elm Case Management umbrella, drawing on over 16 years within case management. To be privileged to have a fantastic network of those with expertise and knowledge of case management over a consistent time period.To work with clients that have and continue to have the ability to link into case management as required- with flexibility and autonomy to meet their needs. Show less

Celebrating the very welcome opportunity to embrace the provision of case management to clients with complex needs, under the Elm Case Management umbrella, drawing on over 16 years within case management. To be privileged to have a fantastic network of those with expertise and knowledge of case management over a consistent time period.To work with clients that have and continue to have the ability to link into case management as required- with flexibility and autonomy to meet… Show more Celebrating the very welcome opportunity to embrace the provision of case management to clients with complex needs, under the Elm Case Management umbrella, drawing on over 16 years within case management. To be privileged to have a fantastic network of those with expertise and knowledge of case management over a consistent time period.To work with clients that have and continue to have the ability to link into case management as required- with flexibility and autonomy to meet their needs. Show less

Compiling medico legal reports for both claimant and defendant in regards to care and rehabilitation needs.

I work as an independent Occupational Therapist with clients with complex needs including adults with acquired brain injury, amputees, and children with cerebral palsy. I utilize my knowledge, training and clinical reasoning skills to ensure that treatment remains holistic and goal specific. I liaise with clients, families, case managers and support workers to ensure rehabilitation programmes are focused and implemented.

Working as an independent Occupational Therapist with children and adults with complex disabilities, providing direct treatment and advice regarding equipment and housing needs.

Providing support, guidance and information to Occupational Therapists joining the company with a Pediatric clinical background. Assisting in report writing and offering supervision as required.

I work as Case Manager, within Breakthrough Case Management Ltd, providing case management services for adults and children who have brain injury and/or complex physical and psychological disabilities. This identifies the services which will enable the client to live in a manner as close as possible to the lifestyle they would have had if the injury had not occurred.

Gaining experience and skills as a case manager with the South West.

Compiling medico-legal reports as a Consultant Occupational Therapist. The client group was varied including clients with upper limb and orthopedic injuries. The report findings indicate to court the past, present and future equipment, care and housing needs. This role involved liaising with solicitors, client's and case managers.

Providing Occupational therapy support over a short timeframe, during a transition period within social services. The role involved completing a range of assessments and liaising with the local council, charitable funds and clients regarding funding for equipment and adaptation.

Providing specialised Occupational Therapy expertise, both independently and as part of the dedicated multi disciplinary team, to people with disabilities (complex functional, postural and mobility requirements) who are referred to the Disablement Services Centre for wheelchairs, special seating, pressure care and upper limb prosthetics.

Providing assessments for witnesses with communication, cognitive and learning disabilities, identifying the assistance required to facilitate the giving of evidence.

Working within the national charity 'Scope' in the south west as part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialist therapists. The role included providing direct therapy, advice and information for children and their families with a range of medical diagnoses in the South West. Treatment modalities included Bobath, Sensory integration and constrictive therapies.

Working as the Lead therapist in a private residential rehabilitation head injury unit. The role included providing teaching and support to a team of five therapists, facilitating student clinical placements and providing teaching to support staff. In addition it included providing ongoing rehabilitation and life skills training to client's throughout their admission. Liaison with the MDT, families, social services and health care commissions was essential to ensuring that the clients… Show more Working as the Lead therapist in a private residential rehabilitation head injury unit. The role included providing teaching and support to a team of five therapists, facilitating student clinical placements and providing teaching to support staff. In addition it included providing ongoing rehabilitation and life skills training to client's throughout their admission. Liaison with the MDT, families, social services and health care commissions was essential to ensuring that the clients continued to engage with services post discharge. Show less

This role was a development role and involved establishing role of occupational therapy within an independent special needs school. It included compiling documentation to record the child's abilities, key goals and educational requirements, in addition to joint therapy programmes to facilitate independence with feeding and drinking. It also included the formulation an occupational therapy student programme and coordinating student placements. Treatment modalities included Bobath, sensory… Show more This role was a development role and involved establishing role of occupational therapy within an independent special needs school. It included compiling documentation to record the child's abilities, key goals and educational requirements, in addition to joint therapy programmes to facilitate independence with feeding and drinking. It also included the formulation an occupational therapy student programme and coordinating student placements. Treatment modalities included Bobath, sensory intergration, MORE ( feeding and drinking programme), hydrotherapy and Hippotherapy. Show less

Working as a 'bank' therapist, with a large team of therapists within an acute hospital setting, providing therapy input to those with acute medical needs. Providing information in written format and verbally to outline the services required to facilitate clients returning home.

Working within a rehabilitation unit with clients with complex or degenerative conditions. Clients would either by admitted for a planned short stay for intensive rehabilitation, or via the acute services for medium to longer term intensive rehabilitation. The clinical case load included those with acquired brain injury, spinal injury, complex & multiple orthopedic conditions, Multiple sclerosis and

This rotational post facilitated learning in several key clinical areas including orthopedics, hand rehabilitation and plastic surgery, health care of the elderly and pediatrics. This post provided a transition between the academic setting and the role of OT within an every changing NHS and Social services arena.