Karina LEE
Brent Cross,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate Occupational Therapist with strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with background in healthcare. Demonstrates keen ability to develop therapeutic plans and foster patient relationships. Dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and promoting independence.
Flexible individual with excellent reporting and problem-solving skills. Builds rapport and trust through empathy, active listening and person- centred planning. Confident communicator with proven organisation and time-management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Occupational Therapist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2025.07 - 2026.03
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
- To contribute to the maintenance & development of the Occupational Therapy service.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
- Created home modification plans, ensured safe living environment for patients post-discharge.
- Educated caregivers on therapy strategies, facilitated continued support at home.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assure holistic care approach for patients.
- Drafted detailed case reports, facilitated effective communication within the healthcare team.
- Developed comprehensive treatment programmes for enhancing patient's quality of life.
- Employed assistive devices and adaptive equipment to enhance clients' daily functioning.
- To provide clinical support for less experienced staff, as delegated by Team Leader.
Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
, City of London
2024.07 - 2025.06
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
- To contribute to the maintenance & development of the Occupational Therapy service.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement
- To provide clinical support for less experienced staff, as delegated by Team Leader
Part Time Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry , West Midlands
2022.09 - 2024.08
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
- To contribute to the maintenance & development of the Occupational Therapy service.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement
- To provide clinical support for less experienced staff, as delegated by Team Leader
Hospital Placements
Princess Margaret Hospital
Kowloon, Hong Kong
2018.07 - 2018.08
- Ward visits (in-patient and out-patients of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Department).
- Learn technical skills with students from Polytechnic University.
Summer Job
Little Oxbridge Learning Centre
2018.08 - 2018.08
- Handle all administrative duties.
- Assist children in completing assessment and taking attendance.
- Gather feedback on children learning progress for updating in system in order to let parents appreciate their child's progress.
- Liaise with parents and answer enquires.
- Organise learning materials and liaise with branch centre for consolidation of learning materials.
Summer Job
Med Johnson
Hong Kong
2018.07 - 2018.07
- Assist in registration.
- Answer customers' enquiries and hand out gifts.
Education
High School -
St. Clare's Girls' School
Hong Kong, China 2012.09 - 2017.07
BSc - Occupational therapy
Coventry University
2019.09 - 2022.09
OnCampus International Foundation Programme - Health and life science
2018.09 - 2019.08
MSc - Mental Health
University of Birmingham
2022.09 - 2024.09
Skills
- Basic office applications: Microsoft Windows
- Photo Editing: lightroom, capcut
- Kinesiology taping and strapping
- BAOT membership since 2022
- HCPC Registered since 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Heep Hong Society, Volunteer Work, Hong Kong, 2018-08, 2018-08, Assist students with special needs (ADHD / Autism) at centre and during outing.
- Stratton House, Volunteer Work, Bath, U.K., 2018-01, 2018-07, Organise activities for the elderly., Play music / instrument for entertainment.
- 1 + O Styling Studio, Volunteer Work, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, 2014-07, 2014-08, Assist in rendering make-up service to clients., Act as receptionist to arrange / reserve appointments.
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluent
Affiliations
- Photo Editing
- Content Creator
- Photography
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2025.07 - 2026.03
Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
2024.07 - 2025.06
Part Time Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
2022.09 - 2024.08
MSc - Mental Health
University of Birmingham
2022.09 - 2024.09
BSc - Occupational therapy
Coventry University
2019.09 - 2022.09
OnCampus International Foundation Programme - Health and life science
2018.09 - 2019.08
Summer Job
Little Oxbridge Learning Centre
2018.08 - 2018.08
Hospital Placements
Princess Margaret Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.08
Summer Job
Med Johnson
2018.07 - 2018.07
High School -
St. Clare's Girls' School
2012.09 - 2017.07