Eliot Lamb

Based

Southampton, Hampshire

Overview

Eliot qualified in 1999 from the University of Southampton with a Degree in Occupational Therapy, graded Upper Second Class (2:1).

Eliot has a wide range of experience working with adults with acquired brain injuries, adults with learning disabilities, and older people with physical and mental health problems.  He has worked in the NHS and Social Services.  He has been working as a brain injury case manager and occupational therapist for Independent Living Solutions Ltd (ILS) since May 2006. 

Employment

May 2006 – Present

Independent Living Solutions.  Brain Injury Case Manager/Occupational Therapist, working with adults with traumatic brain injury assisting them to maximize their potential in self care, leisure, and vocational activities.     

December 2005 to April 2006

Southampton Community Learning Disability team (locum post).  Occupational therapist working with adult clients assisting them to maximize their potential in self care and leisure activities.  Advising support staff how to engage with clients.  Assessing for and sourcing assistive equipment. 

April 2005 to December 2005

Nunton Unit Neurological Outpatients, Salisbury District Hospital (locum post).  Occupational therapist working with adults with acquired neurological conditions such as strokes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and traumatic brain injury.  Assessing functional ability including ability to carry out activities of daily living in home environment; memory (using Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test), and screening for suitability of return to driving (using Stroke Drivers’ Screening Assessment).  Assessing for and sourcing assistive equipment.  Working closely with neurophysiotherapists, specialist stroke nurse, and Social Services. 

December 2003 to April 2005

Southampton Community Learning Disability Team (locum post).  As per entry December 2005 to April 2006. 

March 2001 to December 2003

A variety of locum occupational therapy posts including one year for Portsmouth Social Services.  Worked on acute medical wards at North Hampshire hospital (Basingstoke), Queen Alexandra hospital (Portsmouth), and St. Mary’s hospital (Portsmouth) working with adults with a variety of conditions including strokes, cancers, heart conditions, dementias, and pulmonary disorders. 

August 1999 to March 2001

Southampton General Hospital, basic grade rotation (changed every 6 months).  Included 6 months working with Professor Lindsay McLellan on Victoria House Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, 6 months on acute medical wards, and 6 months working on an elderly rehabilitation ward.   

Professional

• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Member of Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Advanced Member of British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM)
• Member of Case Management Society of United Kingdom (CMSUK).

Areas of Work

Adults with neurological disabilities including traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities.

Geographical Areas Covered

Anywhere within driving distance of Southampton. Anywhere accessible from Southampton Airport.