Rejoice Mlambo
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Specialisms
Adults (18+)
- Lower limb amputation
- Cancer/terminal illness
- Cerebral palsy (adults)
- Orthopaedic injuries
- Associated pain
- Associated mental health
- Associated cognitive impairment and challenging behaviours
- Associated hearing or visual impairment/loss
Clinical Currency Statement
As at November 2025, I am engaged in the role of Occupational Therapist for Cheshire East Council for an average of 160 hours per month.
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Specific Injuries Experience
With an extensive and diverse background in occupational therapy, Rejoice brings comprehensive clinical expertise to her role as care expert. She is adept at delivering evidence-based assessments and recommendations regarding long-term care and equipment needs for individuals with a broad spectrum of life-altering injuries and conditions.
Alongside expert witness work, Rejoice maintains her clinical skills through working as a community occupational therapist. Rejoice supports clients with complex and catastrophic injuries such as lower limb amputation, cancer and terminal illnesses, adult cerebral palsy, and orthopaedic injuries (including fractures and joint replacements). Her clients often face additional challenges such as chronic pain, mental health issues, cognitive impairments, behavioural difficulties, and hearing or vision impairments.
Her core clinical responsibilities involve conducting thorough assessments, recommending and implementing tailored therapeutic interventions, prescribing standard and specialist equipment, advising and overseeing home adaptations, and formulating appropriate care and rehabilitation plans that promote long-term independence.
Additionally, Rejoice played a key role in a single-handed care initiative, reviewing and optimising care packages for clients with physical disabilities to improve both efficiency and client autonomy.
Employment Profile
Since 2022, Rejoice has been working as a community occupational therapist within adult social care. She began her career in a rehabilitation-focused service, conducting home assessments and delivering rehabilitation to individuals recently discharged from hospital or step-down wards.
In her current role, Rejoice collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, care agencies, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) teams, and specialist equipment providers. She conducts comprehensive assessments and reviews that address both immediate and long-term care and equipment needs.
Earlier in her career, Rejoice gained valuable experience across NHS mental health services and acute hospital settings, including stroke, respiratory, elderly care, and vascular surgery wards. Notably, within the vascular team, she played an integral role in supporting new amputees throughout their rehabilitation journey, both in hospital and the community.
Rejoice’s dedication to professional excellence is demonstrated through her commitment to continuous learning, ensuring her practice remains aligned with the latest best practices and advancements in occupational therapy.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Coventry University (2012)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Career History
Present
Care Expert Witness
Jacqueline Webb & Co. Ltd
2023 to present
Occupational Therapist
Adult Contact Team, Cheshire East Council
2022 to 2023
Community Occupational Therapist (Senior Triage)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2018 to 2022
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
2017 to 2018
Occupational Therapist
Rapid Response Team, Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2015 to 2017
Locum Occupational Therapist
Various NHS Trusts in acute hospital settings, covering stroke, respiratory and medical wards, vascular surgery and care of the elderly.
2014 to 2015
Occupational Therapist
Yorkshire Centre of Eating Disorders, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
January to September 2014
Occupational Therapist
Community Mental Health Team, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
March to December 2013
Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust