FARAH SHAHEEN
Batley,West Yorkshire
Summary
Occupational Therapist with a comprehensive skill set in written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, collaborative teamwork, and autonomously managing caseload. Demonstrates empathy for patients' conditions and expertise in autism spectrum disorder, ensuring positive interaction with diverse backgrounds. Proficient in developing OT treatment plans, maintaining confidentiality, adaptive equipment use, and conducting functional capacity evaluations with clinical documentation efficiency. Committed to enhancing patient care through a holistic approach and manual handling techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Occupational Therapist
Special Needs Further Education - Camphill College
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Autonomously manage and prioritise a caseload of young adults with learning disabilities and difficulties within an educational setting.
- Utilise appropriate assessment tools to develop person-centred intervention plans, delivering therapy through 1:1 sessions, embedded approaches, and environmental modifications.
- Maintain ongoing clinical CPD and ensure accurate, comprehensive records in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.
- Produce timely assessment, transition, and EHCP reports, providing clear support and recommendations to staff, students, and families.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members, tutors, and families to write EHCP reports and create tailored intervention plans that meet individual student needs.
- Communicate effectively with staff, tutors, and students to implement intervention strategies within the college environment.
- Contributed to service development by delivering evidence-based training on Autism awareness, sensory processing, and promoting independence to staff and external agencies, enhancing intervention efficacy.
- Use adaptive equipment to support students safely, applying correct moving and handling techniques.
- Prepare detailed transition reports and make appropriate referrals to external organisations, ensuring continuity of care and individual development plans.
- Mentor Therapy Assistants and university students on placement by delegating tasks, coaching, and guiding the delivery of effective interventions.
- Conduct risk assessments for equipment and group interventions, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Attend regular supervisions to reflect on clinical practice, receive feedback, enhance clinical skills, and promote best practice.
Student Occupational Therapist
Special Needs Further Education - Camphill College
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Independently identified and conducted appropriate assessments and interventions for students with special needs.
- Delivered PowerPoint presentations to support organisational-level improvements and contribute to service development.
- Prepared detailed case study reports for a small, diverse caseload, demonstrating clinical reasoning and reflective practice.
- Utilised the college’s database system to effectively plan daily activities and document interventions using SOAP notes.
Student Occupational Therapist
Pinderfields General Hospital
Wakefield
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery
- Independently identified appropriate assessments and implemented tailored interventions to support patient needs.
- Applied safe moving and handling techniques using adapted equipment such as hoists, Sara Steady, Zimmer frames, and crutches.
- Completed detailed handovers and effectively prioritised workload within a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Produced weekly reflective accounts, applied case study knowledge, and consistently practiced in line with RCOT and HCPC professional standards.
- Organised and coordinated safe and timely patient discharges in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery
Student Occupational Therapist
LOCALA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Reablement - Intermediate Care
- Delivered case study presentations to peers and supervisors, demonstrating clinical reasoning and communication skills.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings via Microsoft Teams to discuss patient care planning and outcomes.
- Conducted functional assessments within patients’ home environments to support safe and effective care delivery.
- Observed and shadowed physiotherapists, district nurses, and other specialist MDT professionals to gain insight into holistic patient management.
- Completed weekly reflective activities to support continuous professional development and critical thinking.
- Engaged in experiential and observational learning within real-world clinical settings to enhance practical knowledge and skills.
- Reablement - Intermediate Care
Student Occupational Therapist
Dewsbury Hospital NHS
Dewsbury, Kirklees
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Specialist BDU - Perinatal Unit
- Attended multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to contribute to collaborative care planning and gain insight into integrated service delivery.
- Participated in Occupational Therapy support groups, engaging in peer discussions and therapeutic activities to enhance clinical understanding.
- Observed and shadowed mental health practitioners, health visitors, and assessment nurses to broaden knowledge of community-based mental health care.
- Completed weekly reflective activities to support ongoing professional development and deepen clinical insight.
- Specialist BDU - Perinatal Unit
Volunteer Telephone Befriender
Yorkshire Children’s Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly clients during the COVID-19 lockdown, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Developed strong safeguarding awareness and applied best practices to protect vulnerable individuals.
- Cultivated patience and empathy while supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism, acting with respect, integrity, and confidentiality at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees 09.2021 - 08.2024
Introduction to Counselling Course - Psychology
The Counselling Foundation
United Kingdom 02.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Major in Psychology
University of Toronto
01.2008 - 01.2014
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Kipling Collegiate Institute
01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
- Written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Holistic approach
- Adaptive equipment use
- Empathy for patients' conditions
- Autism spectrum disorder experience
- Positive interaction with diverse backgrounds
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Clinical documentation efficiency
- Confidentiality maintenance
- OT treatment plan development
- Manual handling techniques
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Photography
- Archery
Accomplishments
RCOT Research Foundation Early Researcher Prize Nomination (2024)
Nominated by my research supervisor for the RCOT Research Foundation Early Researcher Prize 2024 in recognition of completing my qualitative research study to an exceptional standard. The study explored Occupational Therapy students’ preparedness to work in palliative care post-qualification. This recognition significantly boosted my confidence in conducting independent research, analysing qualitative data, and formulating evidence-based recommendations. The findings contributed valuable insights for enhancing the Occupational Therapy curriculum at the University of Huddersfield to better prepare future graduates for work in palliative care settings.
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Certification
- Level 3 Certificate in First Aid – 2024
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Safeguarding – 2024
- Tutor Training Course, University of Huddersfield – 2025
- Makaton Level 1 Training Certificate – 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Special Needs Further Education - Camphill College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Student Occupational Therapist
Special Needs Further Education - Camphill College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Occupational Therapist
Pinderfields General Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Student Occupational Therapist
LOCALA
11.2022 - 12.2022
Student Occupational Therapist
Dewsbury Hospital NHS
05.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Huddersfield
09.2021 - 08.2024
Introduction to Counselling Course - Psychology
The Counselling Foundation
02.2021 - 04.2021
Volunteer Telephone Befriender
Yorkshire Children’s Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Major in Psychology
University of Toronto
01.2008 - 01.2014
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Kipling Collegiate Institute
01.2004 - 01.2008
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