Janine McCaulder-Ojeda
Melksham,Wiltshire
Summary
Experienced occupational therapist with a strong background in community-based practice within health and adult social services.
Demonstrates extensive experience in collaborating with patients, carers, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. Possesses significant administrative and secretarial expertise within the NHS, supporting senior management and directors effectively. Skilled at managing workloads under pressure, meeting deadlines, and using initiative for self-directed learning. Excellent communication skills enable the preparation of complex letters and reports, complemented by a good knowledge of medical terminology. Proficient in IT systems including Liquid Logic and System 1, aiming to leverage these competencies to enhance patient care and organisational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Occupational Therapist
Wiltshire Council
Chippenham, Wiltshire
2026.02 - Current
- Completing wide range of occupational therapy assessments within a community setting to establish and advise on long-term care needs, and equipment needs.
- Completing mental capacity assessments
- Tailoring rehabilitation plans to individual needs, including goals setting and developing care support plans for support workers and care agency staff.
- Complex case management
- Collaborating with a wide range of health and social care professionals to ensure individual care needs are met such as GPs, Continence and District nurses and other relevant community teams.
- Complex report writing and case notes
- Managing a busy caseload to deadlines.
Rotational Occupational Therapist
HCRG Care Group
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2021.02 - 2026.01
- Completed Band 5 rotations at St Martin's Hospital bed within Reablement Service, in-patient, Stroke Community Team and Falls and Balance Service & Parkinson's Service
- Completed occupational therapy specific assessments and standardised assessments relevant to post
- Completed person centred intervention plans and goal setting
- Conducted Manual Handling risk assessments and instructed carers/families on safe use of equipment
- Managed complex discharges and complex cases requiring diplomacy and sensitivity and in the best interests of patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for integrated care delivery to patients.
- Managed busy caseload under pressure
- Supervisor to OTA and students on placement
- Participated in training to student OTs
- Completed clinical audits and contributed to service improvement initiatives
Research and Development Officer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
2011.11 - 2021.02
- Supported clinical researchers with the set up and approval of research projects both at the RNHRD and the RUH.
- Provided full administrative and secretarial support to R&D Management including diary management
- Organised research meetings and forums and contributed to producing R&D newsletters
- Contact point for R&D department and networking with R&D external partners such as the University of Bath.
- Produced complex research reports as required for Senior Management and for Board.
- Responsible for producing agendas and minuting meetings and ensuring any follow up actions completed.
- Supervising staff and delegation of tasks to ensure smooth running of office
- Staffing - interviewed staff and helped with staff induction including clinical and non-clinical staff
- Completed Research Governance Audits and contributed to service improvements.
- Maintained detailed records of all R and D activities, promoting transparency and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of the West of England
Bristol 2005.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Portsmourth
Portsmouth 1989.09 - 1992.06
A-Levels - French and Spanish
Bath City College
Bath 1985.09 - 1987.06
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, French, Spanish, Italian, History and Religious Studies
Hayesfield School
Bath 1980.09 - 1985.06
Skills
- Experienced occupational therapist largely in community based practice within health and adult social services
- Extensive experience of dealing with patients, carers and families to achieve best outcomes
- Extensive administrative and secretarial experience within the NHS - varied roles and providing support to senior management and directors
- Confident at working under pressure and managing own work loads and meeting deadlines
- Able to use initiative and responsible for own learning
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and able to prepare complex letters and reports
- Good knowledge of medical terminology
- Confident using IT including clinical systems such as Liquid Logic and System 1
Affiliations
- I enjoy keeping fit and have recently joined a Ladies Dance Group
- I enjoy travel
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Wiltshire Council
2026.02 - Current
Rotational Occupational Therapist
HCRG Care Group
2021.02 - 2026.01
Research and Development Officer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT
2011.11 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of the West of England
2005.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Portsmourth
1989.09 - 1992.06
A-Levels - French and Spanish
Bath City College
1985.09 - 1987.06
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, French, Spanish, Italian, History and Religious Studies
Hayesfield School
1980.09 - 1985.06