HALIMAT OLOYEDE
Littlemore,United Kingdom
Summary
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist experienced in delivering child- and family-centred care across community, clinic, and educational settings. Achieved improved independence and participation for children through evidence-based assessments, collaborative goal setting, and comprehensive evaluations of functional, sensory, and postural needs. Committed to building trusting relationships, delivering coordinated care within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to professional development and service advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
The Acorn Centre
Romford, Havering
2026.04 - Current
- Managed varied paediatric caseload, providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children with developmental, neurological, and physical needs across clinics, homes, and educational settings.
- Carried out initial assessments for children on the waiting list, identifying occupational needs, prioritising referrals appropriately, and developing individualised intervention plans in partnership with children, families, and carers.
- Used range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to evaluate fine motor skills, sensory processing, functional abilities, postural management, and activities of daily living to inform clinical reasoning and treatment planning.
- Assessed, prescribed, set up, and reviewed specialist equipment, including postural seating systems, ensuring equipment remained safe, effective, and appropriate to meet each child's changing needs.
- Conducted regular equipment reviews in mainstream and special schools, identifying risks related to seating or positioning and implementing timely adjustments to enhance postural development, comfort, and participation in learning.
- Worked collaboratively with parents, carers, teachers, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, child-centred care and achieve shared goals.
- Completed detailed occupational therapy reports and provided evidence-based advice for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), making recommendations to support children's access to education and promote participation within school environments.
- Developed collaborative relationships with mainstream and special schools, offering practical advice and environmental recommendations to enable children's safe and independent engagement in school activities.
- Managed busy caseload independently, applying clinical reasoning and prioritisation to balance waiting list demands while ensuring safe, high-quality care for each child.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and service development initiatives, promoting integrated working and continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional standards, service policies, and HCPC requirements.
- Supported and advised junior colleagues, therapy assistants, and students where appropriate, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive learning environment.
Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
The Acorn Centre
Romford, Havering
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Delivered occupational therapy services to children with a range of developmental, neurological, and physical conditions, providing assessment and intervention across community clinics, schools, home visits, and other community settings.
- Undertook comprehensive assessments to identify occupational performance difficulties and worked with children and their families to establish realistic, person-centred goals and tailored intervention programmes.
- Applied a variety of assessment methods, including standardised tools, clinical observations, and functional assessments, to evaluate motor skills, sensory processing, postural control, and independence in daily activities.
- Recommended, issued, and monitored specialist equipment, including postural seating and positioning aids, ensuring it continued to meet each child's functional and postural requirements.
- Visited mainstream and specialist educational settings to monitor seating and positioning, making appropriate recommendations to maximise comfort, safety, access to learning, and participation.
- Liaised closely with families, education staff, and members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure therapy goals were consistently supported across different environments.
- Prepared professional reports and contributed clinical information to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments, providing recommendations to facilitate children's engagement within educational settings.
- Advised schools on practical strategies, environmental adaptations, and appropriate resources to promote children's independence, inclusion, and participation in everyday school activities.
- Organised and prioritised clinical responsibilities effectively, managing referrals and intervention plans while maintaining a safe and responsive service under the guidance of senior clinicians when required.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary reviews, team meetings, and reflective discussions to support collaborative decision-making and continuous service improvement.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive clinical records, ensuring documentation complied with HCPC standards, professional guidance, and organisational policies.
- Assisted in the learning and development of occupational therapy assistants and students by offering guidance, demonstrating clinical practice, and contributing to an encouraging learning environment.
Lead Coordinator and Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Community)
Open Occupational Therapy Tribune (OOTT) Private
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.04 - 2025.10
- Coordinated and delivered Occupational Therapy programs across school and home settings, managing schedules, caseloads, and workflow.
- Developed and delivered individualised therapy plans aligned with IEP goals, improving engagement, participation, and functional independence.
- Delivered OT, sensory integration, behavior support, language, and educational interventions to improve self-regulation, attention, communication, and adaptive behavior.
- Completed comprehensive assessments using standardised and informal tools to identify strengths and needs in motor, sensory, communication, and daily living skills.
- Facilitated collaboration among MDT members, schools, service users, and families to ensure coordinated, child-centered care.
- Delivered practical strategies and recommendations to teachers and classroom staff, enhancing consistency and carryover into learning environments.
- Worked with children with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, GDD, Down Syndrome, and intellectual and communication disorders.
- Taught self-care and daily living skills (e.g. toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing) to promote independence.
- Supported successful transitions from one-to-one therapy into classroom participation and wider school routines.
- Assessed outcomes, evaluated programme effectiveness, and prepared clear oral and written reports to guide planning and review.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Community)
Play Smart Concepts (Private)
Lagos
2019.02 - 2022.03
- Developed and delivered individualized therapy plans aligned with IEP goals, improving engagement, participation, and functional independence.
- Delivered one-to-one Occupational Therapy sessions and sensory programs, enhancing self-regulation, attention, and emotional well-being.
- Completed comprehensive assessments using standardized and informal tools to identify strengths and needs in motor, sensory, and daily living skills.
- Taught essential self-care and daily living skills (e.g. hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing) to increase independence.
- Implemented behaviour support strategies, decreasing challenging behaviours and fostering positive, adaptive classroom conduct.
- Facilitated transitions from individual therapy to full classroom participation, boosting confidence and engagement in learning.
- Worked with children with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, GDD, Down Syndrome, and intellectual and communication disorders.
Occupational Therapist
Wellpath Physiotherapy Centre
Lagos
2018.11 - 2019.01
- Developed and implemented personalised treatment plans to enhance patients' recovery and independence.
- Assessed patients' functional abilities and identified rehabilitation needs to inform treatment strategies.
- Delivered training on activities of daily living to enhance patient independence. and introduced adaptive equipment.
- Delivered upper-limb and fine-motor rehabilitation activities.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists for coordinated care.
- Educated patients and families on self-management strategies.
- Documented assessments, goals, and progress notes to track patient progress and ensure continuity of care.
Education
Diploma - Occupational Therapy
Federal School of Occupational Therapy
Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria 2014.09 - 2018.11
Skills
- Paediatric therapy assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Equipment prescription
- Specialist equipment management
- Caseload management
- Electronic record management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Support for educational engagement
Certification
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 1
- SOVA & SOCA Level 3
- Infection control
- Paediatric Basic Life Support
- Certification for Professionals by Geminii Academy 2020
- Safeguarding: Child Protection For International Schools by TES.
- Duty of Care: First Aid Essentials for International Schools by TES
- Safeguarding Young People for International Schools by TES
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist (Registration Number: OT093576)
REFEREES
Mayokun, Gogo, Occupational Therapy Practitioner, mayokungogo@gmail.com, +2348097260522, +447780522005, Open Occupational Therapy Tribune (OOTT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
The Acorn Centre
2026.04 - Current
Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
The Acorn Centre
2026.02 - 2026.03
Lead Coordinator and Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Community)
Open Occupational Therapy Tribune (OOTT) Private
2022.04 - 2025.10
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Community)
Play Smart Concepts (Private)
2019.02 - 2022.03
Occupational Therapist
Wellpath Physiotherapy Centre
2018.11 - 2019.01
Diploma - Occupational Therapy
Federal School of Occupational Therapy
2014.09 - 2018.11