Specialisms
- Complex trauma and orthopaedic injuries.
- Upper and lower limb amputations.
- Hip and knee replacements.
- Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND).
- Neurological conditions including Huntington’s disease and Multiple sclerosis.
- Internal injuries.
- Cancer.
- Respiratory diseases.
- Terminal illness/palliative care.
- Chronic pain.
- Loss of Services in Fatal Accident Claims.
- Associated mental health.
- Associated visual impairment.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at January 2024, I am engaged in the role of Case Manager for AJ Case Management for an average of 30 hours per month. I also work as OT for NHS for an average of 52 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
Having worked in a variety of clinical settings, Rebecca is able to draw on her wide-ranging experience with many different client groups, and from the acute post-injury phase to many years post-injury. Rebecca works with clients who have sustained complex orthopaedic injuries, supports clients following amputation and joint replacement and abdominal surgery, as well as those with cancer, respiratory disease, and terminal illnesses.
She is experienced in supporting clients after stroke, and those with long term neurological conditions including MS and FND. Rebecca has worked with many people who experience chronic pain and associated complications. In conjunction with their physical injuries, Rebecca has worked with numerous clients who also have visual impairments, cognitive impairments and mental health conditions, for example memory issues, depression and anxiety.
Employment Profile
Rebecca has been working as an independent Expert Witness since 2005, and has completed around 340 reports for use in litigation. She has extensive experience of attending experts’ meetings and case conferences, and completing all the other follow-up duties associated with working as an Expert Witness. Rebecca has attended Bond Solon Courtroom Familiarisation Days. In 2018, she attended trial at the Royal Courts of Justice for a case on which she was the instructed care expert. She completed further discussions with the defendant care expert in order to assist with settling quantum issues on the case.
Since June 2019, Rebecca has been employed as a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, managing a clinical caseload of adult clients with a range of complex health, social and housing needs within their home environment and community setting. She has also undertaken complex housing assessments and recommended adaptations for paediatric clients and their families. Since 2020, she has also worked as a Case Manager for AJ Case Management, providing independent support for clients following personal injury. This has involved working with clients to manage their therapeutic and care needs, including leading the multi-disciplinary team and organising directly recruited packages of care.
Between August 2018 and May 2019, Rebecca was employed as a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, funded by the local authority for a fixed term, working across the county providing assessments and treatments for complex clients, including children and adults. This gave her the opportunity to work with 6 different localities, as well as overseeing a team of 4 therapists.
From 2015 to 2018, Rebecca worked as an independent Occupational Therapist. She was registered with locum agencies and provided short-term roles as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the community and hospital settings. Within these roles, she was able to practice in a wide range of clinical settings, treating a diverse client group, including those with orthopaedic, surgical, medical and neurological conditions. She was involved in the planning of rehabilitation programmes for clients, including equipment, adaptations and recommending appropriate packages of care within the home.
Between 2006 and 2015, Rebecca practised as a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, managing a clinical caseload of adult clients with a range of complex health, social and housing needs within their home environment and community setting. Her role involved assessment, analysis and implementation of care plans, taking into account individuals’ multi-factorial acute and/or chronic physical needs, and working with their carers when applicable.
Since qualifying in 1991, Rebecca has acquired extensive experience within the NHS and private sector in a variety of roles. Her previous posts have included that of Intermediate Care Senior Occupational Therapist (2001-2006) which involved planning discharge packages of care from hospital and rehabilitation as well as equipment provision for a range of orthopaedic, neurological and medical client groups. From 1997 to 2001, she was Head Occupational Therapist, managing a department based in a 350 bed acute hospital. She also carried a clinical caseload of elective orthopaedic clients. Rebecca has worked within the private sector, providing assessment, treatment and discharge planning within the community and private hospital settings.
Between 1994 and 1997, Rebecca worked as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the speciality of trauma and orthopaedics, including elective and trauma-related surgery as well as gaining experience in hand therapy. Prior to this, she gained experience in surgery, general medicine and care of the elderly.
Rebecca is an active member of and has given presentations for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Conference and Specialist Section Trauma and Orthopaedics, as well as for local training purposes. During the course of her work, she has taken an interest in Health and Safety, including infection control.
Rebecca is well organised, motivated and self-driven, and committed to professional development within her chosen field. She has clinical and managerial experience in a variety of areas having developed a special interest in trauma and orthopaedics.
Qualifications and Membership
- DipCOT, Coventry University (1991).
- BSc (Hons) Combined Health Studies (1997).
- Introductory Certification, Institute Supervision & Management (1997).
- Orthopaedic Medical Technology, Dundee University (Distance) (2002).
- Intermediate Care Module, Level 3, 15 credits (2005).
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists – Specialist Section – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health and Independent Practice.
Career History
2005-Present
Care Expert Witness
Jacqueline Webb & Co Limited
2020-Present
Case Manager
AJ Case Management
2018-Present
Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Worcestershire Health and Care Trust
2015-2018
Independent Locum Occupational Therapist
Various NHS Trusts and Social Care providers
2006-2015
Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Worcestershire Health and Care Trust
2001-2006
Senior Occupational Therapist – Intermediate Care
Redditch and Bromsgrove Primary Care Trust
1997-2001
Occupational Therapy Manager
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust
1994-1997
Senior Occupational Therapist – Trauma and Orthopaedics
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust
1996-2008
Independent Occupational Therapist
BUPA Parkway Hospital (Solihull)
1994-1995
Independent Occupational Therapist
Social Services (Portsmouth)
1991-1994
Basic Grade/Senior Rotation Occupational Therapist – Surgery, General Medicine and Elderly
Isle of Wight