Charlie Molloy
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in assessing and treating neurodevelopmental conditions. Demonstrates a deep understanding of sensory integration, emotional regulation, and attachment. A dedicated advocate, empowering children to achieve what is important to them and their families. Known for having a creative and playful approach which prioritises the therapeutic relationship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services
North Derbyshire, Derbyshire
12.2015 - 10.2024
- Band 6 in the Neurodevelopmental/ Learning Disability Community Team (Community Occupational Therapy Team, Initial Assessment Team and Intensive Support Team)
- Implemented innovative techniques facilitating those with complex needs/ behaviours that challenge to maximise their independence by leading on initiatives such as easy read treatment plans.
- Therapeutic interventions to maximise independence and quality of life including sensory rooms sessions and hydrotherapy.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings, improving care coordination by introducing aide memoir template increasing buy in from team leads, ensuring referrals to appropriate discipline and cohesive patient care.
- Streamlined department processes for increased operational efficiency including leading pilot scheme for RAG rated intake sheets to evaluate risk and target our services effectively.
- Achieved positive patient feedback with empathetic communication skills and facilitated patient feedback to our Quality Always Team to achieve Gold Accreditation.
- Committed to continuing professional development staying up to date with advancements in the field including leading on the service wide roll out wide 'Introduction to Sensory Processing' based on latest research.
Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Joined STH initially as a band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist before specialising in Neurological Conditions as a band 6 completing hospital based assessment and safe discharge planning.
- Providing adaptive equipment, education and advice to ensure patients maintain health and well-being post acute admissions.
- Assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive and praxis issues post stroke/ brain injury/ acute impact of neurological conditions.
- Service improvement strategies including development of Rehab folders to utilise family involvement and carry over to longer term rehabilitation facilities.
- Evidence based practice rooted in up to date research including piloting new Stroke specific assessment OCS.
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Band 5 working on Older Adults Medicine Ward.
- Improved patient independence by implementing individualised therapy plans.
- Assessment and coordinating care/ equipment to enable safe discharge from hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 01/2011 - 04/2013
Bachelor of Science - Politics and Social Policy
University of Bristol
Bristol 09/2002 - 07/2005
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Tile Hill College
CoventryA-Levels -
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
CoventryGCSEs -
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
CoventrySkills
- Comprehensive assessment and treatment skills
- Creative and playful problem solving
- Holistic approach to care
- Sensory integration understanding
- Knowledge of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Critical thinker
- Evidence based practice
- Empathy and patience
Affiliations
- Loves to be outside in nature, dips in the sea and dancing Charleston.
Timeline
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Derbyshire Community Health Services
12.2015 - 10.2024
Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10.2013 - 12.2015
Rotational Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals
06.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Sheffield Hallam University
01/2011 - 04/2013
Bachelor of Science - Politics and Social Policy
University of Bristol
09/2002 - 07/2005
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Tile Hill College
A-Levels -
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
GCSEs -
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
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