Specialisms
- Physical disability and orthopaedic injuries including complex fractures and spinal injuries.
- Joint replacements including knees and hips.
- Upper and lower limb amputations.
- Mild to moderate brain injury.
- Stroke.
- Progressive neurological conditions including MS, MND, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s.
- Oncology and palliative care.
- Mental health.
- Chronic pain.
- Associated visual/hearing loss or impairment.
- Associated internal injuries.
- Associated respiratory.
- Associated spinal cord injury.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at May 2022, I am engaged in the role of Occupational Therapist/Case Manager for Novo Therapy & Care Ltd for an average of 150 hours per month. I am also engaged in the role of a Functional Capacity Evaluator for Novo Therapy & Care Ltd for an average of 20 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Lee has been qualified as an Occupational Therapist since 2002 and has experience of working with clients of all ages and in a range of care settings. She has particularly extensive community care experience and works most regularly with adults who have long term and complex conditions.
Her expertise as an Occupational Therapist and Case Manager is in rehabilitation following complex physical and psychological trauma, working with clients who have brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, polytrauma, complex orthopaedic injuries, amputations, psychological injuries/conditions, and associated sensory (visual or hearing) impairment.
Lee has some experience in supporting individuals with respiratory issues in conjunction with their primary injury/condition. She has worked with clients who have mesothelioma, and she volunteers in a local care home where she provides advice on posture and support for patients with respiratory complications.
Lee often works with clients who have cognitive impairments and/or mental health issues. She is currently undertaking a post-graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy and on completion of this in 2022 she will be accredited as a psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.
Employment Profile
Lee currently works as a Case Manager and Occupational Therapist in private practice. She is skilled at assessing, planning and managing rehabilitation programmes and care packages for clients in the community with complex injuries and conditions. She identifies a client’s individual goals and works to support them to achieve these.
Lee has delivered directly employed care packages and also worked in conjunction with care agency managers.
She has experience of working with families and architects from the planning to building stage of adaptations to housing or new build properties including sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pools.
Lee has worked for over 16 years in statutory services, most recently as Community Occupational Therapist and Care Manager for adults with long term care and equipment needs.
As an Occupational Therapist within the Community Health and Care Partnership as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Lee completed specialist assessments to advise on aids and adaptations. She worked closely with physiotherapists, nurses and social workers to deliver a client-centered multi-disciplinary approach. As Care Manager Lee completed single and shared assessments, community care reviews, and implemented care packages including Self Directed Support.
Over the past 18 years Lee has become a skilled assessor, consolidating her knowledge of Occupational Therapy and enhancing her practice to become a competent report writer.
She is a passionate, enthusiastic and dynamic therapist always looking to challenge her practice and to continue to develop her skills.
Qualifications and Membership
- Occupational Therapy BSc, Glasgow Caledonian University (1999).
- British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (MRCOT).
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Case Manager Society UK (CMSUK).
Career History
Present
Care Expert
Jacqueline Webb & Company Ltd
2019-Present
Lead Case Manager/ Occupational Therapist
Novo Therapy and Care Limited
2019-Present
Independent Occupational Therapist/Case Manager
Opus Therapy Group Ltd
2018-2019
Community Occupational Therapist
Renfrewshire Health and Social Care, Adult Services
2011-2018
Community Occupational Therapist/Care Manager
East Renfrewshire CHCP Rehabilitation and Enablement Services (RES)
2009-2011
Reablement Occupational Therapist
East Renfrewshire Homecare Team
2004-2009
Occupational Therapist
East Renfrewshire Council
2003-2004
Occupational Therapist
East Renfrewshire Council Commissioning Services
2002-2003
Head Injury Officer
East Renfrewshire Council