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
2019.06 - 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
2022.04 - 2022.08
- 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
2017.10 - 2018.12
- 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
2016.04 - 2017.10
- 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
2008.04 - 2013.12
- Led a large service providing support for students using the Disabled Students Allowance system.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Sheffield Hallam University
2014.01 - 2016.04
PG Dip - Autism
Sheffield Hallam University
2011.09 - 2013.06
Master of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Hull
2007.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Film
University of Hull
2002.09 - 2005.06
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
2022.04 - 2022.08
Specialist Perinatal Occupational Therapist
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
2019.06 - Current
Advanced Practitioner
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
2017.10 - 2018.12
Specialist occupational therapist
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Ttrust
2016.04 - 2017.10
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Sheffield Hallam University
2014.01 - 2016.04
PG Dip - Autism
Sheffield Hallam University
2011.09 - 2013.06
Support Worker Coordinator
University of Hull
2008.04 - 2013.12
Master of Arts - Historical Studies
University of Hull
2007.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Film
University of Hull
2002.09 - 2005.06