Stefanie Shaw

Based

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Overview

Stefanie qualified in 1987 from Salford School of Occupational Therapy with a Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Initially she started working with older adults both with physical and psychological difficulties. Since 1996 Stefanie has been working with clients with acquired brain injury, predominantly in a post acute rehabilitation setting. During that time, working with a national leading provider of brain injury services, Stefanie worked with clients on an individual and group basis. She was particularly interested and involved in the transition home including inter-agency working to ensure the best possible rehabilitation and support was provided for her clients. Latterly, she developed an interest in Vocational Rehabilitation and accessing/adapting appropriate educational options for clients and has since moved to a new job to develop this role with-in a community setting.

Employment

2010

Joined Independent Living Solutions Ltd.

2010

Occupational Therapist with Community Services of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, providing support and direction to staff to ensure clients have explored all vocational opportunities and involvement in risk assessments for clients moving from supported residential settings to a more independent option.

2010

Sessional work with Reach Personal Injury as a Programme Manager providing assessment and home based, time limited rehabilitation plans, supervision of Personal Programme Assistants and regular goal orientated reports.

1996 – 2009

Senior Occupational Therapist at Daniel Yorath House (BIRT) providing post acute residential rehabilitation for clients with moderate or severe cognitive and /or behavioural impairments following brain injury.

1994 -1996

Senior Occupational Therapist in Community Team for adults with mental health difficulties in Leeds.

1990 -1994

Senior Occupational Therapist in Leeds. This role was part day hospital and part community based for older adults with mental health problems.

1989 -1990

Occupational Therapist on medical rehabilitation ward for older adults.

1987 -1989

Occupational Therapist at Manchester General Hospital, working in various specialities including paediatrics, day hospitals and acute wards.

Professional

• Registered with Health Professionals Council
• Member of British association of Occupational Therapists
• Member of Occupational Therapist specialist section in neurology
• Calibrated user of Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) 

Areas of Work

Case Management and Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for adults and young adults with acquired brain injury.

Geographical Areas Covered

Yorkshire and surrounding area including M62 corridor. Areas accessible via Leeds/Bradford airport.