Iona Owens
Dunbar
Summary
14 year post qualified occupational therapist with substantial and varied experience working in community and inpatient settings with adults and children with a variety of conditions. Working in a leadership role since 2023 while maintaining up to date clinical skills and knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Occupational Therapy Team Lead
NHS Lothian
East Lothian and Edinburgh
2023.10 - Current
- Lead team of 20 OTs and assistance within discharge to assess, prevention of admission, complex manual handling and falls pathway
- Own clinical caseload, completing assessment and rehabilitation and report writing
- Oversee the team’s caseload and performance, triage referrals and supervise complex cases
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Wiltshire NHS & Edinburgh Council
Chippenham & Edinburgh
2018.09 - 2023.10
- Community OT providing Discharge to Assess, Prevention of Admission and Complex Manual handling services.
- Fast paced environment, complex caseload, working autonomously
- Person-centred rehabilitation
- Complex manual handling assessments, providing equipment and specialist advice
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
NHS Lothian
West Lothian
2018.01 - 2018.09
- Community based role assessing children from birth to 18 with a range of conditions within their home or at school.
- Advice and strategies to enable children to
increase their independence skills and promote engagement in their learning.
Specialist Neurological Paediatric OT
Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairment
Cumbernauld
2016.12 - 2017.12
- School for children with complex neurological conditions.
- Assessed for and maintained equipment for 24 hour postural management and manual handling equipment
- Goal setting, report writing and annual reviews
Occupational therapist
Various
2012.10 - 2017.12
- Inpatient rotation and locum in general medicine, orthopaedics, A&E and inpatient rehabilitation
Education
BSc (Hons) - Occupational Therapy
York St John University
YorkSkills
- Advanced OT assessment and intervention
- Complex caseload management
- High standard report and note writing
- Knowledge and experience in moving and handling equipment
- Experienced Team Lead with strong communication and leadership skills
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Team Lead
NHS Lothian
2023.10 - Current
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Wiltshire NHS & Edinburgh Council
2018.09 - 2023.10
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
NHS Lothian
2018.01 - 2018.09
Specialist Neurological Paediatric OT
Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairment
2016.12 - 2017.12
Occupational therapist
Various
2012.10 - 2017.12
BSc (Hons) - Occupational Therapy
York St John University