Rebecca R

Specialisms 

• Trauma including multiple fractures.
• Above and below knee amputations and upper limb amputations.
• Hip and knee replacements.
• Complex orthopaedics.
• General medical and neurological conditions.
• Huntington’s Disease.
• Cancer.
• Loss of Services in Fatal Accident claims.
• Internal Injuries.
  
  

Profile

I have worked as an independent expert witness since 2005, completing in excess of 190 reports for use in litigation, currently taking approximately 20 new cases a year.  I have extensive experience of attending experts’ meetings and case conferences, and completing all the other follow-up duties associated with working as an expert witness. I have attended Bond Solon court room training. 

I currently work as an independent occupational therapist.  I am registered with locum agencies and am available to provide short term roles as a senior occupational therapist within the community and hospital settings.  Within these roles I am able to practice in a wide range of clinical settings, treating a diverse client group, including those with orthopaedic, surgical, medical and neurological conditions.  I have been involved in the planning of rehabilitation programmes for clients, including equipment, adaptations and recommending appropriate packages of care within the home.

Between 2006 and 2015 I practised as a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, managing a clinical caseload of adult clients and their carers with a range of complex health, social and housing needs within their home environment and community setting.  My role involved assessment, analysis and implementation of care plans, taking into account individuals’ multi-factorial acute and/or chronic physical needs.

Since qualifying in 1991 I have acquired extensive experience within the NHS and private sector in a variety of roles.  My previous posts have included that of Intermediate Care Senior Occupational Therapist (2001-2006) which involved planning discharge packages of care from hospital and rehabilitation as well as equipment provision for a range of orthopaedic, neurological and medical client groups.  From 1997 to 2001 I was Head Occupational Therapist, managing a department based in a 350 bed acute hospital.  I also carried a clinical caseload of elective orthopaedic clients.  I have worked within the private sector providing assessment, treatment and discharge planning within the community and private hospital settings.

Between 1994 and 1997 I worked as a senior occupational therapist within the speciality of trauma and orthopaedics, including elective and trauma related surgery as well as gaining experience in hand therapy.  Prior to this I gained experience in surgery, general medicine and care of the elderly.

I am an active member of and have given presentations for the British Association of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section Trauma and Orthopaedics, and for local training purposes.  During the course of my work I have taken an interest in Health and Safety, including infection control.

I am well-motivated and self-driven, committed to professional development within my chosen field.  I have clinical and managerial experience in a variety of areas having developed a special interest in trauma and orthopaedics.

Qualifications and Membership

• Intermediate Care Module, Level 3, 15 credits (2005).
• Orthopaedic Medical Technology, Dundee University (Distance) (2002).
• BSc (Hons) Combined Health Studies (1997).
• Introductory Certification, Institute Supervision & Management (1997).
• DipCOT, Coventry University (1991).
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
• British Association of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections - Trauma and Orthopaedics and Independent Practice.

Career History

2015-date
Independent Locum Occupational Therapist
Various NHS Trusts and Social Care providers

2006-2015
Senior Community Occupational Therapist
Worcestershire Health and Care Trust

2005-date
Expert Witness
Jacqueline Webb & Co

2001-2006
Senior Occupational Therapist - Intermediate Care
Redditch and Bromsgrove Primary Care Trust

1997-2001
Occupational Therapy Manager
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust

1994-1997
Senior Occupational Therapist - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust

1996-2008
Independent Occupational Therapist
BUPA Parkway hospital (Solihull)

1994-1995
Independent Occupational Therapist
Social Services (Portsmouth)

1991-1994
Basic Grade/Senior Rotation Occupational Therapist - Surgery, General Medicine and Elderly
Isle of Wight

Home Base

Worcestershire