Specialisms
- Orthopaedic and complex fracture injuries.
- Amputations (lower limb).
- Hip and knee replacements and conditions effecting joints (arthritis).
- Mild to moderate brain injury (traumatic and acquired) including behavioural problems, cognitive impairment and mobility issues.
- Long-term and degenerative neurological impairment (including Stroke, MND, MS, Parkinson’s).
- Associated mental health issues.
- Associated pain including Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
Clinical Currency Statement
As at April 2021, I am engaged in the role of Independent Case Manager and Case Manager for Integrated Case Management for an average of 70 hours per month. I also work as an Independent Occupational Therapist for an average of 50 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Lizanne has extensive community rehabilitation experience and is skilled in assessing and treating clients who have multiple injuries, including many with extensive pre-existing conditions. This includes clients with complex poly-trauma injuries (fractures, crush injuries, amputations) and long-term neurological impairment.
She has a high level of experience in handling clients who have suffered from a neurological injury, either traumatic or acquired. Lizanne has worked with these clients in the community and as a Case Manager and is comfortable co-ordinating care packages for those with impairments inhibiting their activities of daily living.
Lizanne is adept in working with clients with mild brain injuries and other associated physical impairments. Both in her roles in community care and Case Management she has developed a significant level of understanding in managing function for these clients and returning them to meaningful occupation.
Employment Profile
Lizanne is a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience, in both private and statutory services. She currently works as an associate Catastrophic Injury Case Manager for a large case management organisation and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the medico-legal sector, both in clinical and operational posts.
She also works with a small caseload of clients as an Independent Occupational Therapist. Lizanne is passionate about enabling clients to achieve their optimum potential and functional independence, and to live fulfilled lives.
Prior to her roles in the independent sector Lizanne worked extensively in community care as part of an integrated rehabilitation service in Dorset. She held positions up to Clinical Lead/Team Manager and was an integral part in the development of the service.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Oxford Brookes (1994).
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Member of the British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM).
- Member of the Case Management Society UK (CMSUK).
Career History
Present
Care Expert
Jacqueline Webb & Company Ltd
2016-Present
Catastrophic Injury Case Manager
Bush & Company Rehabilitation
2014-2016
Operations Manager – Case Management Services
Bush & Company Rehabilitation
2009-2014
Team Leader
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust, Wimborne Integrated Rehabilitation Team
2008-2009
Occupational Therapy Professional Lead
Poole Primary Care Trust
2001-2008
Occupational Therapist, Band 6 & 7
Poole Primary Care Trust
1999-2000
Occupational Therapist
Poole Hospital NHS Trust
1996-1999
Occupational Therapist Senior 1 & 2
Southampton General Hospital
1995-1996
Occupational Therapist
Dorset Social Services, Christchurch Local Office
1994-1995
Basic Grade Rotation – Occupational Therapist
The Royal Free Hospital
Publications
- A published interview with Dorset Orthopaedics, December 2020
Lizanne has lectured on one occasion.
- 1999: Southampton University – Rheumatology and the Community OT role.