Rebecca Brooks
Banningham,Norfolk
Summary
Experienced practice consultant occupational therapist with extensive knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation and a proven ability to foster partnerships across agencies, organisations, and services. Specialist working expertise in equipment provision as a prescriber and as an authoriser. Keen eye for quality clinical reasoning within own work but also others. Experience at analysing themes and data within a team. Skilled in supervising, coaching, and delivering or arranging training sessions around equipment but also other CPD areas (clinical reasoning, reflection, specialist equipment request writing). Adaptable communication skills with experience communicating 1:1 and presenting to a group of people. Committed to advancing collaborative practices within Health and Social Care sectors while driving innovation in service delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Practice Consultant Occupational Therapist
Norfolk County Council
North Walsham, Norfolk
10.2020 - Current
- Undertake a range of specialist and complex occupational therapy assessments and reviews, working collaboratively with service users, families and carers to achieve person‑centred outcomes.
- Provide OT leadership in key areas including safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act best‑interest decisions, continuing healthcare, and other priority practice domains.
- Supervise, support and appraise occupational therapy staff, ensuring high‑quality clinical practice that is compliant with all relevant legislation.
- Ensure team members work in accordance with legislation, departmental procedures, and professional standards, communicating updates in policy or practice promptly and effectively.
- Make informed decisions about resource allocation in line with departmental policies, promoting equitable and person‑centred service delivery whilst also maintain a healthy and valued Team.
- Promote strong safeguarding awareness and vigilance, keeping up to date with national and local guidance and embedding safe practice across the team.
- Champion interdisciplinary and integrated working, strengthening relationships with multi‑agency partners and modelling collaborative practice.
- Chair and facilitate meetings relevant to clinical, operational or service‑development needs.
- Identify and distribute relevant research, evidence, and best‑practice guidance to support continuous professional development and evidence‑based practice across the team.
- Support the development of the occupational therapy team through training and professional development, contributing to team plans and meeting CPD requirements set by professional regulatory bodies.
Occupational Therapist
Norfolk County Council
North Walsham, Norfolk
01.2012 - 10.2020
- Manage a client caseload, prioritising effectively and maintaining clear documentation.
- Provide complex occupational therapy interventions including:
- Complex seating and postural management
- Complex moving & handling
- Large-scale adaptations and complex housing
- Carry out safeguarding work.
- Lead risk assessments and support clients in creative, person‑centred risk management approaches.
- Work closely with other organisations (NHS, Housing, voluntary sectors) to ensure integrated care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Brighton
Brighton 09.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northampton
Northampton 09.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and relevant Health and Social Care legislation
- Strong and existing partnership working across agencies, organisations and services (Health, Social Care, Community)
- Adaptable communication and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of OT equipment (both catalogue and non-catalogue)
- Working knowledge of wider themes and considerations around equipment provision (appropriate use of catalogue items, recyclability and cost savings)
- Advising around equipment prescription and clinical reasoning for prescribers and authorisation of equipment requests via ICES panel
- Supervising, coaching and training delivery skills
- Working experience of analysing data, identifying themes and implementing changes as a result
Certification
Registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)
Member of RCOT (Royal College of Occupational Therapists)
Timeline
Practice Consultant Occupational Therapist
Norfolk County Council
10.2020 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Norfolk County Council
01.2012 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Brighton
09.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northampton
09.2002 - 05.2004