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Stephanie Fox

Stephanie Fox

Westcott,Buckinghamshire
The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
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Summary

I consider myself a hardworking individual with great written and verbal communication skills and natural rapport with clients and families. I am a keen problem solver and am calm and flexible under pressure. I am a passionate newly qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in various therapies and techniques for improving patient comfort and outcomes. I am comfortable assessing patient needs and designing tailor-made treatment programs accordingly.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

University Placements

NHS
09.2017 - 05.2023
  • Placement 1:
  • Six weeks working at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in the Acute Medical Team
  • Providing interventions for individuals with a range of medical needs
  • Placement 2 :
  • Ten weeks working at Milton Keynes University Hospital in the Acute Assessment Frailty Team
  • Planning, assessing and implementing strength based approach interventions For individuals considered Frail as a result of assessment indicators, working as part of a fast paced Occupational Therapy led team
  • Placement 3:
  • 12 weeks working at Bedfordshire and Luton Specialist Wheelchair service
  • Managed a small case load of service users, carrying out holistic assessments in a variety of settings both in the clinic and in the community for people with a range of complex medical and postural needs requiring either a manual or powered wheelchair for long-term use.

Technical Instructor

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
06.2023 - Current
  • Working on the Stroke Unit implementing professional treatment plans and accurately documenting the rehabilitation progress of patients on the stroke ward.
  • Promoting progression, wellbeing and independence among patients by carrying out neuro assessments alongside qualified therapists and implementing specialist interventions such as, cognitive rehabilitation functional education and assistive technology.

General Therapy Assistant

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Romford, Havering
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • To work with Frail older people with complex and multiple co-morbidities and to identify Occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, Implementing, analysing and interpreting specialist Occupational Therapy tools to reduce the consequences of disability and deteriorating conditions
  • E.g
  • MOCA
  • To screen, manage and prioritise a caseload
  • To plan and implement patient centred individual interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
  • To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
  • To apply a good level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patient's social and physical environment
  • To be actively involved in the discharge process of the patient
  • To contribute to clinical discussion as part of the MDT
  • Establishing robust communication networks with patients, carers, other health workers and agencies
  • Reporting in detail both verbally and/or in writing, clinical observations and outcomes
  • Ensuring up to date written and electronic records and statistical data are maintained
  • Providing Occupational Therapy reports and referrals to relevant to individual care plan and pathways
  • Working efficiently single-handed in ward setting when required, in the absence of face-to- face contact with Senior
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Provide a service to patients with complex social issues e.g absence of a NOK or Safeguarding issues.

Home First Occupational Therapy Technician

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Carrying out detailed functional assessments of daily living skills on the hospital ward and in patients home environ- ment, identify deficits and make appropriate recommendations to address them
  • Offer advice on lifestyle changes, coping strategies, to maximise independence and maintain function eg
  • Grading tasks to manage fatigue in COPD, joint protection for RA
  • Prescribing standard equipment and minor adaptation work and reporting back to the senior Occupational Therapist
  • Prescribing adaptations eg level access showers, stairlifts, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Occupation- al Therapist
  • Assessing for, trial and prescribe non-stock items of equipment from specialist suppliers under the supervision of a
  • Senior OT
  • Participate in Moving and Handling risk assessments of clients in the community with Senior Occupational Therapy staff and contribute to outcomes
  • Contribute to completing the risk assessment documentation under the guidance of a Senior Occupational Therapist
  • Altering and revising planned interventions as a result of changes in individuals levels of function or circumstances
  • Prescribing equipment and adaptations at all times with reference to the legislation underpinning Community OT practice and local eligibility criteria to select the most cost effective method to safely meet assessed need
  • To educate and advise clients, families and carers on aspects relevant to the Occupational Therapy intervention
  • Work as a lone practitioner in clients homes under indirect supervision.

Healthcare Assistant Level

Fremantle Trust
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Caring for vulnerable people, assisting with daily living duties, including feeding, washing and personal care
  • Encouraging an active lifestyle in and around the care home and providing activities for mental stimulation
  • Being supportive of other team members and family members to maintain and improve the residents quality of life
  • Keep daily records and personal files up to date, ensuring all information is kept in confidence
  • Hold quarterly meetings and reviews with residents, family and health professionals
  • Keep up to date with all training, compulsory and optional
  • Ensure a duty of care towards residents, staff and public.

CPM 
 Communicator
06.2013 - 01.2014

Merchandising Executive / Warehouse Operative

Salon Success
11.2011 - 05.2013

Fleet Administrator

Connells Residential
12.2009 - 10.2011

Accounts Administrator

ASM Auto Recycling
02.2006 - 11.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

University of Northampton, Northampton
09/2017 - 05/2023

Access to higher education - Health and Human Sciences

Aylesbury College, Aylesbury
09/2016 - 05/2017

Skills

  • Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Patient-centred care
  • Dementia care
  • Housing adaptations
  • Assistive technology
  • OT treatment plan development
  • Occupational risk assessments

Work availability

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Timeline

Technical Instructor - Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
06.2023 - Current
General Therapy Assistant - Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
05.2021 - 08.2022
Home First Occupational Therapy Technician - Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
10.2020 - 05.2021
University Placements - NHS
09.2017 - 05.2023
Healthcare Assistant Level - Fremantle Trust
03.2014 - 01.2016
- CPM 
 Communicator
06.2013 - 01.2014
Merchandising Executive / Warehouse Operative - Salon Success
11.2011 - 05.2013
Fleet Administrator - Connells Residential
12.2009 - 10.2011
Accounts Administrator - ASM Auto Recycling
02.2006 - 11.2009
University of Northampton - Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy
09/2017 - 05/2023
Aylesbury College - Access to higher education, Health and Human Sciences
09/2016 - 05/2017

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