Naomi Griffiths
BSc (Hons) OT
Specialisms
Children and adolescents:
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Traumatic and acquired brain injury.
- Other birth injuries, including microcephaly and obstructive respiratory issues.
- Epilepsy.
- Hand injuries from neurological causes.
- Orthopaedic injuries including spinal fractures.
- Lower limb amputations.
- Spinal conditions and injuries including contractures and scoliosis.
- Specialist seating and postural management.
- Associated pain.
- Associated hearing or visual impairment.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at December 2020, I am engaged in the role of Case Manager and Occupational Therapist for an average of 100 hours per month for Griffiths Knight Case Management Limited.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Naomi is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and Case Manager who specialises in Paediatrics. She has specific experience in planning and implementing packages of complex care for children with the most severe brain injuries. Naomi also has significant experience in co-ordinating the care of children with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological deficits as well as those with learning difficulties.
As a Case Manager she has demonstrated a wealth of practical care planning knowledge and is competent in co-ordinating agency and directly employed care.
Naomi is also confident supporting clients with associated sensory impairment, and she regularly supports clients with associated pain and fatigue issues.
Employment Profile
Naomi is a highly motivated, dedicated and client-focused Case Manager and Occupational Therapist with proven strengths in: immediate needs assessments and report writing, multi-disciplinary team management and leadership, staff development and complex clinical care provision.
Naomi currently works as a Case Manager and is experienced in carrying out immediate needs assessments to plan the rehabilitation support for paediatric clients with Cerebral Palsy, brain injuries and orthopaedic injuries. She manages multi-disciplinary teams and effectively communicates with both statutory service and private sector staff. She currently manages directly employed and agency care support packages and is skilled at communicating with the family and professionals involved.
Prior to Case Management, Naomi worked in Chailey Heritage Clinical Services as a Clinical Lead of the Posture and Seating Clinics. She was responsible for a team of professionals and an overall client base, many of whom required extremely complex care. She excelled in providing clinical leadership and support to this large team.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (1998).
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
- Advanced BABICM Member.
- CMSUK Member.
Career History
Present
Care Expert
Jacqueline Webb & Co Limited
2017-Present
Case Manager
Griffiths Knight CM Limited
2015-2017
Senior Case Manager
Ainscough Associates
2010-2015
Case Manager
Independent Living Solutions
2006-2013
Occupational Therapist
South Downs NHS Trust, Chailey Heritage Clinical Services
2004-2006
Occupational Therapist
Second Skin Neurological Splinting Clinics
2004
Senior Occupational Therapist
Hastings and Rother NHS Trust, Hastings Child Development Centre
2001-2004
Occupational Therapist
St Mary’s Children’s Trust, St Mary’s School, Bexhill-on-Sea
2000-2001
Locum Occupational Therapist
Various Agencies
1998-2000
Occupational Therapist
East Sussex County Council, Physical Disabilities Team