Specialisms
- Complex orthopaedic injuries including fractures.
- Lower limb amputations.
- Joint replacements.
- Terminal illness/palliative care.
- Neurological conditions.
- Mental health.
- Respiratory conditions.
- Associated mild traumatic brain injury.
- Associated internal injuries.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at October 2021, I am engaged in the role of Occupational Therapist/Case Manager for Novo Therapy & Care Ltd for an average of 42 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Katie is a Case Manager, Independent Occupational Therapist and experienced Community Practitioner. She has extensive experience in managing clients’ ongoing and long-term needs in the community. Her work is particularly focused on enabling injured individuals through care and equipment support.
Katie has a broad skill set having based the foundation of her experience in community services and mental health services. She has a high level of experience in managing trauma injury resulting in orthopaedic fractures and lower limb amputations. Many of her clients also display symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury and mental health issues and she has further experience working with these clients as a Case Manager.
Katie is also responsible for predicting the ongoing care and equipment needs of the injured party; both in her current independent roles and in her prior community posts. This includes packages for those who have a life limiting illness, neurological condition, or palliative diagnosis.
Employment Profile
Katie is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Case Manager who is adept in supporting and facilitating rehabilitation and life adjustments for clients affected by catastrophic injuries and complex disabilities. She has significant experience in setting up and monitoring rehabilitation goals with clients, their families and support workers. She is confident in undertaking in-depth assessments and developing bespoke rehabilitation plans and care packages.
Katie also has care management experience and has recruited, trained and supervised support workers on behalf of clients. As an independent practitioner she works directly with clients to support them in maximising independence and achieving their goals. She has confidently built and developed a multidisciplinary approach to each client’s needs, sourcing appropriate treatment and input as required.
In 2021, Katie attended Bond Solon’s Courtroom Skills Training.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc Occupational Therapy Hons 2:1 (2005)
- HNC Occupational Therapy Support (2002)
- Royal College of Occupational Therapy – Specialist Section – Independent Practice (RCOTSS-IP).
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Career History
Present
Care Expert
Jacqueline Webb & Company Ltd
2019-Present
Independent Occupational Therapist
Novo Ltd
2018-2020
Case Manager
Bush and Company Rehabilitation Ltd
2015-2019
Team Lead Occupational Therapist, Reablement Team
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership
2014-2015
Occupational Therapist, Reablement Team
Glasgow City Council
2014
Occupational Therapist
Islington Community Rehab Team, Whittington Trust
03/2013-12/2013
Occupational Therapist, Enablement Team
North Somerset Council
2013
Occupational Therapist
East Renfrewshire Reablement Service
2012-2013
Occupational Therapist, Bradbury Integrated Care Team
Belfast Trust
2011-2012
Occupational Therapist, Community Mental Health Team
East London NHS Foundation Trust
2010-2011
Occupational Therapist
London Borough of Camden
2010
Occupational Therapist
London Borough of Lewisham
2005-2008
Occupational Therapist
South Lanarkshire Council