Lizzie (Hildy Elizabeth) Smith

• Developed and applied new skills to enhance efficiency in daily tasks.
• Oversaw rehabilitation pathways for clients with traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
• Advised senior management on frameworks while identifying provision gaps.
• Facilitated communication with stakeholders to ensure quality services.
• Promoted joint commissioning initiatives between Health and Social Care.
• Prepared for changes in Health and Social Care impacting specialist rehabilitation.

• Commissioned nursing care unit, achieving full resident occupancy within three months.
• Assessed residents to determine suitability for nursing care services.
• Developed local healthcare service connections to optimise discharge assessment pathways.
• Collaborated with care professionals to ensure tailored care packages for individuals with complex needs.
• Drove standards and expectations, elevating home rating from Requires Improvement to Good with CQC.
• Received OSJCT regional award for efficiency and development within the nursing unit.
• Compiled monthly reports to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

• Executing responsibilities as Deputy Manager while guiding unit operations in absence of Registered Manager.

• Ensured commercial, operational, and regulatory success of home and supported living services.
• Guided managers in launching new initiatives and service expansions.
• Conducted business planning for commissioning new care homes.
• Participated in commissioning and registration of group services.
• Facilitated reopening of specialist care provider, overseeing recruitment and supplier coordination.
• Established connections with commissioners and stakeholders to support service objectives.

Conducted assessments of complex clinical and behavioural care needs across diverse healthcare settings.

• Developed detailed reports and treatment plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
• Determined funding streams and managed pathways using effective tools.
• Ensured live data delivery to Finance, Operational, and Development teams.
• Provided advisory services for pre-admission equipment and high-cost treatments.
• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration.