Jane Johnstone
Frizington,Cumbria
Summary
Experienced Occupational Therapist with experience in developing and implementing innovative therapy programmes within educational, healthcare and community settings. Demonstrates a holistic approach, flexible mindset, and strong problem-solving skills to enhance patient care and educational outcomes. Adept at managing caseloads, delivering structured assessments, and fostering collaborative teamwork. Notable achievements include spearheading the integration of occupational therapy principles in school environments and leading adaptation projects for seamless system integration. Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry trends to deliver exceptional client-focused service. Career goals include further challenges to utilise established skills to transfer into a new and challenging environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School based Occupational Therapist
St Patricks Catholic primary school
Cleator Moor, Cumbria
09.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded development and delivery of new role within school environment.
- Advocated for the integration of occupational therapy principles among teaching and support staff, enhancing educational strategies.
- Ensured effective approaches enhanced daily operations.
- Implemented treatment and therapy programmes within educational environments.
- Supported collaboration with teaching staff, kitchen staff, and lunchtime personnel to create a positive environment for children
Assisted in communication efforts to ensure alignment between educators and families.
Facilitated smooth operations during meal times, contributing to overall student satisfaction. - Adapt environment to enhance pupils' learning and foster independence.
- Facilitated independence and active participation by modelling positive behaviours and promoting skill development.
- Developed written and visual timetables and programmes to facilitate enhanced learning experiences.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by actively addressing needs and concerns.
- Safeguard children and environment through diligent reporting and thorough documentation of concerns.
- Monitored developments and changes in trends to enhance systems and interventions.
Specialist Occupational Therapist
North Cumbria integrated care NHS foundation trust
Whitehaven, Cumbria
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed own caseload efficiently to ensure timely case resolution.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and enhance collaboration.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality structured and standardised assessments to ensure clarity and accuracy.
- Pursued ongoing education and training to enhance professional capabilities.
- Supervised and mentored qualified staff and students to foster professional development and enhance educational outcomes.
- Maintained and prescribed specialist pieces of equipment to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Spearheaded full process of adaptation projects, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Spearheaded training programmes that delivered high-quality and relevant content.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions aimed at improving patients' daily living skills and independence.
- Monitored, evaluated and modified treatment to measure progress and effectiveness of therapy.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advances in occupational therapy practices and technologies.
Specialist Occupational Therapist
North Cumbria integrated care NHS foundation trust
Whitehaven, Cumbria
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams in providing patient care.
- Supported manual handling as key worker.
- Guided students as supervisor and educator.
- Facilitated safe and timely discharges from hospital.
- Collaborated with external services, including emergency services.
- Conducted relevant assessments efficiently.
- Organised rehabilitation programmes, adapting as necessary.
- Demonstrated flexibility in approach.
- Managed caseload independently in high-pressure environments, prioritising tasks effectively.
- Evaluated various settings for suitability and safety for patient discharges.
- Resolved problems effectively in dynamic situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSC Occupational Therapy
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough2007
A-Levels - A Levels, Physical education, psychology and English language
St Benedicts Catholic high school
Whitehaven2005
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's A-C
St Benedicts catholic high school
Whitehaven2003
Skills
- Holistic approach
- Flexible mindset
- Problem solving
- Approachable demeanor
- Assessment delivery
- Driven attitude
- Motivation for development
- Legislation awareness
- Structured assessments
- Therapeutic interventions
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- Organisational abilities
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Advocacy skills
- Decision making
- Calmness under pressure
- Client-focused service
- Caseload management expertise
- Empathy and compassion
- Risk assessment techniques
- Environmental adaptations
- Report writing proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Observation skills
- Training delivery skills
- Audit execution
- Task analysis
Certification
- Full clean driving Licence
- First aid level 3
- Safeguarding adults and children level 3
- 24 hour postural management
- Woman and children with Autism
- Certificate in honour based abuse awareness
- Certificate in understanding FGM online safety
Timeline
School based Occupational Therapist
St Patricks Catholic primary school
09.2024 - Current
Specialist Occupational Therapist
North Cumbria integrated care NHS foundation trust
07.2022 - 09.2024
Specialist Occupational Therapist
North Cumbria integrated care NHS foundation trust
01.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - BSC Occupational Therapy
University of Teesside
A-Levels - A Levels, Physical education, psychology and English language
St Benedicts Catholic high school
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's A-C
St Benedicts catholic high school