Hannah Scott
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience in clinical and leadership roles within the healthcare sector. Proven expertise in strategic development at both system and regional levels. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient care and optimize service delivery through effective leadership and collaboration.
Accomplished Quality Improvement practitioner spearheading successful hand therapy outpatient projects to enhance capacity, minimize follow-ups, and implement national PIFU programme in alignment with established targets.
Comprehensive placement expansion implemented across OT and Physio, facilitating diverse models to increase capacity in partnership with HEIs.
Recently completed level 5 Coaching professional apprenticeship and facilitated four cohorts of Leo (Leading Empowered Organisations), eager to explore opportunities beyond NHS to apply newly acquired skills alongside 25 years of experience as occupational therapist. Driven by a commitment to student education and the development of future AHP professionals. Skilled in quality improvement processes and dedicated to ongoing professional growth for AHPs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Therapies Workforce and Practice Education Lead
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2023.04 - Current
- Established and recruited registered and support workforce for Therapies bank.
- Coordinated student placements for undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy and physiotherapy students.
- Mentored Band 5 occupational therapists and physiotherapists, promoting professional development.
- Led apprenticeship programme for occupational therapy and physiotherapy, enhancing workforce capabilities.
- Contributed to creation of allied health professional apprentice programme within therapies..
- Developed Band 5 development forum to facilitate skill enhancement.
- Licensed facilitator for Leading Empowered Organisation (Leo).
- Acted as Level 5 Coach across organisation, ensuring quality coaching standards.
- Introduced work experience opportunities within therapies.
Occupational therapist
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2000.09 - Current
- Led initiatives for service development, completing quality improvement projects successfully.
- Introduced PIFU national programme, surpassing monthly targets by 29%.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated regular monitoring of patient progress to support recovery efforts.
- Assisted clients in developing essential daily living skills for enhanced independence.
- Collaborated across disciplines to ensure coherent treatment and continuity of care.
- Coordinated outpatient care delivery within hand therapy frameworks.
- Educated and supervised OT students, fostering professional growth.
AHP Faculty Workstream Lead
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2022.10 - 2023.03
- Introduced AHP support worker competency framework, establishing systemwide support worker forum as workstream lead.
- Educated AHPs on national return-to-practice programme to enhance understanding and recruitment across the system as workstream lead.
- Explored and supported apprenticeship opportunities for AHPs to foster professional growth as workstream lead.
- Managed funding allocation for AHP upskilling in critical care, reporting to HEE on expenditures.
- Inputted data into quarterly reports for Health Education England, tracking KPI progress.
- Supported with reviewing preceptorship offers across the system and explored options for systemwide delivery.
AHP Workforce and Practice Education Project Lead
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Established connections with AHP professionals to align organisational projects.
- Facilitated national return-to-practice programme delivery across organisation.
- Submitted quarterly reports to Health Education England on KPI progress.
- Contributed to development of apprenticeship opportunities for AHPs.
- Supported implementation of AHP support worker competency framework for career advancement.
- Expanded clinical placements to enhance training opportunities.
- Cleansed AHP ESR data to ensure accurate recording of occupation codes.
- Presented project updates at AHP Council and Faculty meetings regularly.
Education
Level 5 - Coaching Professional
BPP University
London 2024.08 - 2025.12
Level 5 module - Return to Study
De Montfort University
LeicesterLevel 6 module - Principles and Practice of Mentorship
De Montfort University
LeicesterBachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University College of Northampton
Northampton 1997.09 - 2000.07
BTEC Advanced GNVQ - Health and Social Care
Loughborough College
Loughborough 1995.09 - 1997.06
GCSEs -
Shepshed Community College
Shepshed, Leicestershire 2001.04 - 1995.08
Skills
- Experienced Occupational Therapist
- QSIR (Quality Service and Improvement Redesign) Practitioner
- LEO (Leading Empowered Organisations) Facilitator
- NHS system wide workforce projects
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Experienced Practice Educator from T Level to Level 7
- Collaboration with HEI's
- Reflective Practice
- Career Conversations
- Apprentice mentor - Level 6 - AHP's
- Coaching - 80 hours coaching completed
Affiliations
- Reading, Cinema, Live music, Theatre
Certification
- RCOT member
- HCPC registered
- Leo Facilitator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 5 - Coaching Professional
BPP University
2024.08 - 2025.12
Therapies Workforce and Practice Education Lead
Kettering General Hospital
2023.04 - Current
AHP Faculty Workstream Lead
Kettering General Hospital
2022.10 - 2023.03
AHP Workforce and Practice Education Project Lead
Kettering General Hospital
2022.01 - 2023.03
GCSEs -
Shepshed Community College
2001.04 - 1995.08
Occupational therapist
Kettering General Hospital
2000.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University College of Northampton
1997.09 - 2000.07
BTEC Advanced GNVQ - Health and Social Care
Loughborough College
1995.09 - 1997.06
Level 5 module - Return to Study
De Montfort University
Level 6 module - Principles and Practice of Mentorship
De Montfort University