Rachel Gannon
Case Manager at Beacon Case Management Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Beacon Case Management Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
Providing case management for clients who have sustained complex and life changing injuries, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, complex orthopaedic injuries and amputations. I undertake comprehensive assessments, to develop effective rehabilitation and support packages which are tailored to the individuals needs and goals. Managing multi-disciplinary and support teams is central to my practice, to ensure collaborative working to meet the client’s needs, no matter how challenging.I have a specialist interest in brain injury management and work with a variety of clients from minimally conscious states, through to high functioning individuals, in supporting them to develop a meaningful and purposeful life. I have extensive skills in neuro-rehabilitation, the management of challenging behaviour, ensuring that risk management and the safeguarding needs of the individuals are central to my practice. I consistently work within the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
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Jacqueline Webb & Co
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expert Witness - Care and OT
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Jun 2012 - Present
Experienced in making recommendations and providing costings, pertaining to packages of care and support within the community and home environments, including the provision of equipment, transportation and housing adaptations to maximise occupational performance. An organised, reliable and hardworking therapist who works well under pressure. Highly experienced chair person, frequently facilitating team meetings and case conferences. Written documentation is completed to a high standard and formulating and submitted detailed and accurate reports.
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Rehab Without Walls - Case Management & Expert Reports (UK)
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Nov 2016 - Apr 2021
Fulfilling the complex rehabilitation and care needs of the people following traumatic brain injuries and other complex injuries, by delivering superior case management input to assure they meet their health goals which promote quality cost effective outcomes.Preparing and implementing individualised treatment plans by strategically evaluating the need for case management, care, support, and rehabilitation as per set guidelines.Devising and executing effective risk management strategies to eliminate potential healthcare risks.Performing various HR operations, such as recruitment, training, mentoring, and guiding support workers.Effectively working in collaboration with services from the statutory and independent sectors.
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The OT Practice
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United Kingdom
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Occupational Therapist
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Assessment, planning and carrying out treatments and therapeutic activities for patients following a traumatic injury such as a brain injury and spinal injury. To optimise functional independence and quality of life. Effectively liaised with patients, their families and the MDT to facilitate the rehab process in order to improve their quality of life. Performed home assessments and made recommendations for adaptive equipment to enable a patients performance. Assessment, planning and carrying out treatments and therapeutic activities for patients following a traumatic injury such as a brain injury and spinal injury. To optimise functional independence and quality of life. Effectively liaised with patients, their families and the MDT to facilitate the rehab process in order to improve their quality of life. Performed home assessments and made recommendations for adaptive equipment to enable a patients performance.
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Case Manager
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2016
Proving case management to clients who had sustain life changing injuries. Supported the clients suffering from a range of injuries, including brain and spinal injury,amputations, and complex orthopaedic injuries.Creating treatment plans to meet their needs and adjusting recommendations , as functional gains as made. Support clients to either return to work or engage in meaningful employment. Recorded and maintained accurate reporting of a clients progression through the rehabilitation process.
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Occupational Therapist
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Jun 2005 - Apr 2012
Prepared plans and implemented comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in long-term care and outpatient services.Successfully handled a high-volume caseload and arranged the daily schedules of occupationaltherapy.Worked with multiple clients with a range of injuries, comprising of the brain and spinal injury,amputations, and complex orthopaedic injuries. Prepared plans and implemented comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in long-term care and outpatient services.Successfully handled a high-volume caseload and arranged the daily schedules of occupationaltherapy.Worked with multiple clients with a range of injuries, comprising of the brain and spinal injury,amputations, and complex orthopaedic injuries.
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Education
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University of Liverpool
BSC Hons, Occupational Therapy/Therapist