MEET THE TEAM - MANCHESTER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

Over 20 years experience as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS, education and private sectors
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Available to provide specialist assessments and treatments including seating assessments, housing adaptations, fine motor, handwriting and perceptual skills assessments, alternative IT access assessment for children
Trained in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for people with an upper limb weakness (please see CIMT tab for further details)
Experienced in working in collaboration with case managers and solicitors.
HCPC Registered: OT26013

Over 5 Years Business Management Experience
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care and Children & Young People (Adult Management)2018
Qualification in Business Improvement Techniques 2021
Qualification in Team Leading 2021
Fully Qualified Adult & Peadiatric First Aider May 2021
Fully Qualified Mental Health First Aider 2019
Safeguarding Level 3 2019

Clare is responsible for the day to day operational management of the business and works in partnership with our director in business developments.

20+ years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist within the Public Sector
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Excellent problem solving skills
Experienced in the assessment and treatment of children with varied and complex difficulties
Completion of Sensory Integration Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience
HCPC registered: OT21973

Over 20 years experience as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS, public and private sectors
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Specialised in the assessment and intervention of children with varied and complex difficulties
Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration (Levels 1-4 completed)
HCPC Registered: OT22146

Joined the Manchester Occupational Therapy Services team in February 2021
Level 3 Childcare in 2013
Special Needs Degree in 2013
Experience with working in variety of settings including special schools
Good relationships and experience working with other professionals and agencies including Families, Local Authorities and Schools.
HCPC registered

8 years experience as an Occupational Therapist both in the NHS and privately.
Sensory integration Level 2
Experienced in assessment and treatment of children with a range of complex needs across a variety of settings including schools and home.
HCPC Registered: OT35349

Occupational Therapist

Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Over 5 years experience working in the NHS
Specialised in the Ax. and intervention of children and young people with complex needs
Experienced in carrying out assessments for aids and adaptations
Experienced working in a variety of settings and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
HCPC registered: OT73008

• Joined Manchester Occupational Therapy Services in September 2021.

• 1st Class Honours degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Experienced working in a variety of Paediatric settings.

• Experienced working collaboratively with local authorities and the community.

• Currently working towards Ayers Sensory Integration Level 1.

• HCPC registered: OT083020.

Over 20 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS and private sectors.
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory integration, Certificate of Ayres Sensory Integration level 2 and 3 February/March 2019.Currently working to finish level 4-6
Sensory Attachment Intervention level one – May 2017
Astronaut training: A sound activated vestibular-visual protocol – March 2016
Therapeutic listening: Listening with the whole body – March 2016
Sensory defensiveness: a comprehensive treatment approach – May 2015
Sensory Integration 2 advanced clinical reasoning and analysis – July 2009
HCPC Registered: OT28944

2 year experience as an Occupational Therapy assistant, previous experience working with vulnerable individuals
British Sign Language Level 1 and 2 (Alpha Academy)
Cognitive Behavioural and Occupational Therapy Online Course (Alpha Academy)
SEND Complete Diploma – Levels 2,3,4 (New Skills Academy UK)
First Aid at Work for Childrens & Adults (May 2021)

Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2020
Experienced Teaching Assistant level teaching assistant.
Angela works within local schools, our clinic, clients homes and supports our Occupational Therapists .