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Ellen Wainberg

Kingston Upon Hull

Summary

A passionate, creative professional known for bringing ideas and advocating for positive service development. Committed to breaking down barriers, especially around neurodiversity and mental health.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Specialist Perinatal Occupational Therapist

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed and tested new occupational therapy interventions for the perinatal period, including outcome measurement to develop an evidence base for this work.
  • Contributed to service development, staff training and education, including collaborating with international OTs on a new textbook in this area.
  • Project managed the development of new interventions with care pathways across services.

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Lectured on complex subjects whilst prioritising accessibility to meet the needs of the students.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions, particularly with students who were anxious and/or dissatisfied.

Advanced Practitioner

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Contributed to the development of a new service working with individuals with complex needs given the label of 'personality disorder'.

Specialist occupational therapist

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Ttrust
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
04.2016 - 10.2017
  • Began my career as an OT working across the areas of chronic fatigue, vascular surgery and community mental health.

Support Worker Coordinator

University of Hull
Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
04.2008 - 12.2013
  • Led a large service providing support for students using the Disabled Students Allowance system.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2014 - 04.2016

PG Dip - Autism

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2011 - 06.2013

Master of Arts - Historical Studies

University of Hull
09.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Film

University of Hull
09.2002 - 06.2005

Skills

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Dialectical behaviour therapy
  • Service development
  • Content creation
  • Innovative thinking
  • Change advocacy
  • Training and Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
04.2022 - 08.2022

Specialist Perinatal Occupational Therapist

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
06.2019 - Current

Advanced Practitioner

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
10.2017 - 12.2018

Specialist occupational therapist

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Ttrust
04.2016 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2014 - 04.2016

PG Dip - Autism

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2011 - 06.2013

Support Worker Coordinator

University of Hull
04.2008 - 12.2013

Master of Arts - Historical Studies

University of Hull
09.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Film

University of Hull
09.2002 - 06.2005
Ellen Wainberg