Charlotte Clothier
West Huntspill, Highbridge
Summary
Highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with substantial experience delivering specialist occupational therapy services across paediatric education, mental health, and acute care settings. Expertise in assessment, intervention planning, and outcome measurement for children and young people with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and SEMH needs. Strong leadership and service development skills, including designing and delivering whole-school training, mentoring colleagues, and promoting evidence-based therapeutic practice. Committed to enabling individuals to achieve meaningful participation, independence, and improved quality of life through collaborative, strengths-based interventions..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist
Sedgmoore Manor School, Aspris Children’s Services
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs in a specialist school environment.
- Planned and implemented individual and group programs supporting sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, motor skills, and functional participation in education.
- Set and reviewed targets aligned with EHCP outcomes, driving measurable pupil progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and external professionals to enhance pupil engagement and achievement.
- Managed a complex caseload independently, maintaining clinical documentation to RCOT standards.
- Led whole-school staff training on therapeutic and neurodiversity-informed practices, enhancing staff capability to support diverse learning needs.
- Authored detailed reports and participated in multidisciplinary meetings for annual reviews.
Occupational Therapist
Wessex House
Bridgwater, Somerset
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed admitted patient caseloads within children’s mental health unit.
- Undertook comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivered tailored interventions.
- Delivered evidence-based person-centred programmes to build functional skills and recovery.
- Led risk assessments, care planning, and discharge processes aligned with individual recovery goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing holistic care planning through integrated approaches across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, education, and family services.
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton, Somerset
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Post-Graduate Rotational Occupational Therapist – Acute Setting
- Delivered comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for older adults with complex needs.
- Collaborated with Care of the Elderly team to deliver tailored occupational therapy services, enhancing patient care.
- Designed and executed interventions to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life.
- Coordinated safe discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams and community support.
- Provided rehabilitation for patients following major orthopaedic and surgical procedures.
- Assessed functional mobility, ADLs, and equipment needs to ensure safe recovery and discharge.
- Enabled independence post-surgery through targeted, goal-oriented interventions.
- Conducted rapid functional assessments and clinical decision-making for medically complex patients.
- Developed and delivered efficient discharge plans under time-sensitive conditions, reducing delays and facilitating patient flow.
- Facilitated patient transitions in Discharge Lounge Service during the pandemic, ensuring smooth and timely discharges.
- Advocated for Occupational Therapy in a high-pressure discharge pathway during COVID-19, contributing to effective patient management.
- Developed and delivered efficient discharge plans under time-sensitive conditions, reducing delays and facilitating patient flow.
Education
Occupational Therapy -
The University of the West of England
Bristol, BST07-2019
Occupational Therapy Placement - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) Bristol
Bristol, BST12-2018
Occupational Therapy placement - Stroke Rehabilitation
Weston General Hospital
Weston-super-Mare, NSM03-2018
Occupational Therapy Placement - Mental Health
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
Kewstoke, NSM08-2017
Health and Social - Health and Social Care
Bridgwater and Taunton College
Taunton, SOM07-2016
Animal Care and Management - Animal Management
Cannington College
Cannington, SOM07-2014
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Therapy assessment
- Risk assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Sensory Integration-Informed Approaches
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Training & Education
- Document management
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist
Sedgmoore Manor School, Aspris Children’s Services
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Wessex House
02.2023 - 07.2023
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Musgrove Park Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
Occupational Therapy -
The University of the West of England
Occupational Therapy Placement - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) Bristol
Occupational Therapy placement - Stroke Rehabilitation
Weston General Hospital
Occupational Therapy Placement - Mental Health
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
Health and Social - Health and Social Care
Bridgwater and Taunton College
Animal Care and Management - Animal Management
Cannington College