Pippa Neal
Beeston,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Allied Health Professional Lead with strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to foster growth and resilience within diverse teams through compassionate leadership. Committed to prioritizing patient care and enhancing patient experience by implementing effective quality frameworks.
Energetic and conscientious with experience of leading transformation projects to improve integrated models of care with demonstrable outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
AHP lead, Integrated Children's Directorate
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Coventry
2025.03 - Current
- Proactively contributed to Senior management team, ensuring effective delivery of children's services.
- Facilitated establishment of frameworks incorporating evidence-based practice through strong clinical leadership.
- Implemented governance framework with key responsibilities for enhancing patient and carer experience.
- Contributed to transformation projects within children's directorate, amplifying AHP voice in work streams.
- Provided specialist advice to staff across all services within Directorate.
- Monitored and improved quality of AHP care across services
- Developed networks for profession internally and externally, including collaboration with NHSE.
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
2022.11 - 2025.03
- Led clinical initiatives for children and young people with complex health conditions.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and education staff to advocate for patients and families.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting for the service
- Developed and embedded policies and procedures within clinical practice.
- Established effective clinical pathways, including assessments, treatments, and measurable outcomes.
- Co-produced digital resources to support young people's recovery journeys.
Clinical Lead, Specialist Rehabilitation
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre
Nottingham
2018.05 - 2022.11
- Led planning and implementation of Specialist Rehabilitation services using a biopsychosocial approach.
- Transitioned service to a new rehabilitation facility through successful change project.
- Oversaw health care governance, implementing quality assurance framework and audit plan for CQC compliance.
- Conducted line management and clinical supervision, including appraisals of junior staff.
- Contributed to senior leadership team in developing service strategy and achieving objectives.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary education sessions to encourage supportive self-management strategies.
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Sheffield Children's hospital
Sheffield
2009.09 - 2018.05
- Led assessment, treatment, and management of children with complex chronic pain conditions.
- Implemented pain management programmes for young people and their families, promoting self-management strategies.
- Developed and facilitated support groups for families and peer networks for children.
- Collaborated with external partners, including schools, to ease transitions back into education.
Project Coordinator
The Arches project, Trent Vineyard Church
Nottingham
2006.10 - 2009.05
- Oversaw multiple social justice projects, including furniture recycling project for vulnerable adults.
- Established a supported housing project for young women, enhancing community support.
- Developed and evaluated service aiding vulnerable adults in life skills through furniture recycling.
- Managed recruitment, training, and support of a large volunteer workforce.
- Implemented line management strategies to enhance team development among employed staff.
Health and Social Care Coordinator, Sure Start
Nottingham City PCT
Nottingham
2004.07 - 2006.10
- Worked with early years education and health providers on joint initiative projects to enhance children's outcomes.
- Managed change processes and service redesign for integrated care models within children's centres.
- Developed health education programmes aligned with established priorities and targets.
- Monitored performance and evaluated services against national KPIs and outcomes.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
1999.09 - 2004.07
- Occupational Therapist working at a child development centre and Special school for children with physical and learning disabilities
- Provided specialist equipment and seating for children with physical disabilities.
- Conducted sensory processing assessments to identify individual needs.
- Provided moving and handling advice to ensure safety and comfort.
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
1995.09 - 1998.09
- Completed six-month rotations in health care for elderly, acute mental health, neurosciences, and inpatient paediatrics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise treatment plans and aid discharge planning.
Education
PcCert Clinical Management of Pain -
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2021.11 - 2023.11
PgCert - Public Services Management
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2005.09 - 2006.09
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University College of Ripon and York St John
York 1992.09 - 1995.08
Skills
- Clinical reasoning and analysis
- Service design and evaluation
- Collaborative leadership and empowerment of others
- Effective communication to build trust and rapport
- Change management
- Patient and carer advocacy to improve patient experience
Certification
Current UK professional registration
Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Membership / Registration number OT2485
Timeline
AHP lead, Integrated Children's Directorate
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
2025.03 - Current
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
2022.11 - 2025.03
PcCert Clinical Management of Pain -
The University of Edinburgh
2021.11 - 2023.11
Clinical Lead, Specialist Rehabilitation
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre
2018.05 - 2022.11
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Sheffield Children's hospital
2009.09 - 2018.05
Project Coordinator
The Arches project, Trent Vineyard Church
2006.10 - 2009.05
PgCert - Public Services Management
Nottingham Trent University
2005.09 - 2006.09
Health and Social Care Coordinator, Sure Start
Nottingham City PCT
2004.07 - 2006.10
Senior Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
1999.09 - 2004.07
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
1995.09 - 1998.09
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University College of Ripon and York St John
1992.09 - 1995.08