Rachel Oliver

Associate Occupational Therapist at The OT Practice
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(386) 825-5501
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Leicester, England, United Kingdom, UK
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Credentials

  • Premium pressure therapy
    JOBSKIN LIMITED
    Nov, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
    ElectrotherapyUK
    Mar, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Neoprene splinting
    Patterson Medical
    Sep, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Dynamic splinting
    Patterson Medical
    Aug, 2009
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The OT Practice
    • United Kingdom
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Occupational Therapist
      • Jan 2016 - Present

      As an associate therapist at The OT Practice, I provide holistic assessment and treatment for clients who have suffered upper limb injuries. Assessments are completed in the client's own home. As an associate therapist at The OT Practice, I provide holistic assessment and treatment for clients who have suffered upper limb injuries. Assessments are completed in the client's own home.

  • George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Hand Therapist
      • Jan 2014 - Present

      The service receives referrals from Trauma & Orthopaedics, Plastics, Rheumatology and General Practitioners. Since starting this post I have assumed a leadership role in the running of the Hand Therapy Department. Key responsibilities (In addition to those in previous roles): • Liaising directly with senior management and specialist hand consultants to ensure the service demands are met. • Collating and analysing statistical information regarding service efficiency. • Referral Management; triage and oversee booking of appointments • Lead and organisation of team meetings, in-service training programmes and audits within the department. • Review and update paperwork and patient information leaflets. • Annual appraisal of junior staff members In addition to my work within the Hand Therapy service I have taken on the Chronic Fatigue Service (12months maternity cover) mentoring a band 5 member of staff in this speciality. I also facilitate the Band 5 Occupational Therapists induction, meetings and training sessions. Show less

  • The Hand and Wrist Clinic
    • Market Harborough
    • Independent Hand Therapist
      • Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

      As an independent practitioner I set up and ran my own private clinic; The Hand and Wrist clinic. The clinic was based at the Two Shires Surgery, Market Harborough. Individuals were able to self-refer to the clinic. Treatments offered included; • Exercise to promote range of movement, stability and strength • Massage • Soft tissue or joint mobilisations • Paraffin wax treatments • Ultrasound • Scar management • Sensory re-education / desensitisation programs • Management of swelling in the hand • Pain management • Splinting; pre-fabricated and custom-made thermoplastic splints Show less

  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Hand Therapist
      • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

      Cross-site working; between the outpatient service at Peterborough City Hospital and working independently two days a week to cover the service at Stamford Hospital. Referrals received from Trauma & Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and General Practitioners. Key responsibilities (in addition to those in previous role): • Work in busy Orthopaedic clinics • Complete comprehensive assessments of complex patients. • Assessment and provision of splints for patients with neurological conditions. • Supervision and training of band 5 Occupational Therapists on rotation • Stock management; ordering, cost negotiations and liaison with reps. • Triage of referrals in the absence of senior team members • Facilitation and participation in departmental audits and regional study days. • Take a lead role in designated service development projects. • Review and update treatment protocols in line with Evidence Based Practice. Show less

  • Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Hand Therapist
      • Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

      Outpatient service based at Northampton General Hospital. Referrals received primarily from Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants and Plastic Surgeons. Specialised hand therapy assessment and treatment of acute and chronic conditions affecting the upper limb as well as providing scar therapy for the plastics service. Key responsibilities: • Manage own caseload and evaluate clinical effectiveness as an autonomous practitioner. • Treat a complex and diverse caseload of patients • Work in Plastics clinics. • Provide specialist scar management for patients with burns or skin grafts including the assessment and prescription of pressure garments. • Complete verbal and written reports. • Delegate and oversee the work of therapy technicians as required. • Be a fieldwork educator for Occupational Therapy Students. • Active participation in service development; including the development of assessment protocols and establishing new clinics to increase service efficiency. • Maintain own Continuous Professional Development (CPD); attendance and participation in supervision, annual appraisal, in-service training and team meetings, reflective practise and maintaining a CPD portfolio Show less

  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Occupational Therapist
      • Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

      Basic grade rotational position; gained experience in elective orthopaedics, medicine, critical care and hand therapy. Key responsibilities in the field of Hand Therapy: Assess and treat own caseload under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist Identify and carry out appropriate hand therapy assessments and treatments to meet the needs of patients Formulate treatment plans that are goal directed, patient-centred and promote function. Maintaining accurate and up to date records of patient contact, interventions and outcomes in line with legal and organisational requirements. Facilitate and develop a hand group Show less

Education

  • The University of Northampton
    Bachelor’s Degree, Occupational Therapy
    2004 - 2007

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