Olivia Fellowes

Assistant psychologist specialising in co-morbid presentations in an acute and PICU setting, conducting assessments and delivering interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs. Duties include:

• Implemented and facilitated individual and group-based treatment and intervention programmes, under the supervision of a Clinical psychologist.
• Participated in MDT meetings regarding treatment planning, risk assessing and care plans strategies.
• Conducted psychological assessments using a variety of methods, including self-report, rating scales, observations and semi-structured interviews, under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Collaboratively developed psychological formulations to inform the MDT's approach to care and treatment.
• Maintained a high standard of clinical record keeping in alignment with the BPS guidelines, including report writing under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Worked effectively with carers, relatives, community teams and other professionals involved in an individuals care.
• Contributed to service development through conducting evaluations and audits, as well as assisting in providing psycho-educational training to other professionals.
• Committed to continuous professional development through regular supervision, participation in CPD training and through staying current on best practices and developments in psychology.
• Developed Positive Behaviour Support plans to promote individualised strategies to address challenging behaviours and support well-being.

Provided clinical support under the supervision of the psychologist and assistant psychologist, to aid in the psychological care of females experiencing an episode of acute mental illness. Duties included:

• Shadowed and co-facilitated the planning, delivering and evaluating of group and individual therapeutic sessions.
• Conducted patient observations through the monitoring of behaviour.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS) to help understand behaviour and support behaviour change.
• Interacted with service users to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development.
• Conducted clinical administration using the relevant computer patient management programmes.
• Attended and engaged in meetings with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the handover of clinical information regarding the service users and their care.

Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a 12-bed female PICU ward to provide individualised care and support to service users in crisis. Duties included:

• Provided care and support to vulnerable individuals in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Worked closely with other healthcare professionals within the Multi-disciplinary team to maintain optimum levels of communication.
• Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reported changes and provided suggestions for care plan adjustments.
• Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
• Maintained professional boundaries with service users at all times.
• Promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service users and maintain an enjoyable environment.
• Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
• Responsible for assisting nursing staff with daily healthcare practices within a ward environment.
• Assisted with documentation and ensuring patient's daily notes were accurate and up to date.

Provided individualised care to an elderly stroke client within their own home, encouraging the client to live as independently as possible by supporting and assisting with their needs.

Duties include:

• Offered compassionate physical and emotional support, to enhance overall health and wellbeing.
• Performed household tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking, creating a safe home environment and minimising any risks.
• Assisted with physiotherapy exercises.
• Assisted with prescribed medication.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, nurses and GPs.
• Provided transportation to appointments and activities.
• Promoted comfort, dignity and respect by providing outstanding care assistance in toileting, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes to doctors and family members.
• Managed diverse daily wellbeing duties, from activity planning to mobility support.