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Karen Johnson

Newport,Monmouthshire

Summary

Experienced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist with over 20 years in paediatric and adult care, specialising in rehabilitation strategies and clinical decision making. Leads a team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, maintaining high standards in patient assessment and postural management. Also serves as Trustee Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safe environments. Committed to advancing therapeutic practices for improved patient wellbeing.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Trustee Safe Guarding Lead

Wye and Galaxy Cheerleading & Gymnastics
Caldicot
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with board of trustees to enhance organisational policies for user safety and nurturing environment.
  • Led safeguarding initiatives to protect vulnerable users and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Clinical Lead Occupational Theraapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
03.2020 - Current
  • Clinical lead managing a team of Paediatric Occupational Therapists working within the children's hospital for Wales and Cardiff special schools.
  • Supported Occupational Therapists in advanced clinical decision-making for effective equipment prescription, enhancing 24-hour postural management.
  • Close working with the adult senior management Occupational Therapy team to ensure standards are consistent and in line with the Occupational Therapy strategy and align with the UHB's rehabilitation model.

Occupational Therapist

NHS
, South Wales
09.1998 - 03.2020
  • Senior role specialised in Oncology and Palliative Care providing rehabilitation, 24-hour postural management and psychosocial support.
  • Senior role in community hospital supporting postural management, rehabilitation and discharge planning
  • Completed rotations in adult settings as junior Occupational Therapist, gaining experience in elderly care, medicine, oncology, and orthopaedics.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Health Care Practice

Cardiff University
Cardiff
01-2025

Skills

  • Advanced clinical decision making
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy writing
  • Rehabilitation strategies
  • Patient focused assessment
  • Patient interaction
  • Team leadership
  • Passionate and empathic in supporting individuals to live well

Timeline

Trustee Safe Guarding Lead

Wye and Galaxy Cheerleading & Gymnastics
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Lead Occupational Theraapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
03.2020 - Current

Occupational Therapist

NHS
09.1998 - 03.2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Advanced Health Care Practice

Cardiff University
Karen Johnson