Jackie Chappel

Based

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Overview

Jackie qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2002 after studying at the University of Teesside.

Since that time she has expertise of working with both adults and children with a variety of different conditions. Jackie’s main area of expertise is working with children and young adults, especially planning and provision of adaptations, provision of specialist equipment and postural management. Jackie is also a COT apple accredited fieldwork educator and regularly supervises undergraduate students on fieldwork placement. Jackie is a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist who is responsible for the day to day management and supervision of a team of 5 children’s therapists alongside managing a case load of complex children’s cases. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist Jackie worked as a team manager in the financial services industry where she was responsible for the day to day management of staff and team recruitment.

Employment

April 2008-Present

Case Manager and Occupational Therapist for Independent Living Solutions Ltd. Working with Child and Adult clients who have a wide range of disabilities.

2010-Present

Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist, Children and Young People Team, Bradford Social Services – responsible for the day to day management and supervision of a team of 5 children’s therapists. Jackie is also responsible for providing specialist advice to other professionals who work with children and young adults with challenging behaviours.

2004-Present

Children and Young Peoples Occupational Therapist, Bradford Social Services. Responsible for assessment, recommendation and provision of housing adaptation, specialist equipment for children with a variety of different conditions. Assessment of clients within specialist education provision, postural management assessments and assessment and provision of static seating systems. Specialist safety equipment, adaptations and advice for clients with challenging behaviours.

Jan 2004-Aug 2004

Occupational Therapist, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Discharge co-ordination of patients from general medical ward, assessment, treatment, and provide of equipment.

2003-2004

Occupational Therapist, Leeds Mental Health Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. Assessment and treatment of patients in acute psychiatric setting. CBT based therapy, group and relaxation therapy.

1999-2004

Bank Nurse Assistant, Leeds Mental Health teaching Hospital NHS Trust. Provision of day to day care of patients in acute psychiatric setting.

1997-1999

Team Leader, GE Capital Leeds. Team Manager responsible for managing team of approximately 20 people, annual appraisals and regular performance reviews of team members and team recruitment.

1995-1997

Business Co-Coordinator, Ventura Leeds. Team Manager responsible for managing team, of approx 10 people. Training and team recruitment.

Professional

Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council), Member of BAOT (British Association of Occupational Therapists), COT (College of Occupational Therapists) accredited fieldwork educator.

Areas of Work

Case Management of children and young people with neurological (including trauma) or developmental conditions.

Geographical Areas Covered

Yorkshire, Lancashire, North Lincolnshire, North Derbyshire, areas accessible via Leeds-Bradford Airport.