Belinda Swain

Based

Herne Bay, in Kent

Overview

Belinda qualified in 1995 from Canterbury, Christ Church, University College with a BSc Hon in Occupational Therapy (OT).

She has had a varied professional career working in the National Health Service, Locum Services and Social Services. Gaining experience in manual handling, rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurology with extensive knowledge and expertise in major adaptations, specialist equipment for adults, children and young people.  She has provided consultancy services to local authorities, home improvement agencies and housing associations regarding adaptations and planning of disabled living accommodation and educational facilities.

Belinda has worked with, led and provided supervision and training to both occupational therapy staff and other professionals, while continuing to work alongside clients with complex needs. She has knowledge and experience in the recruitment and employment of care staff and managing care teams for clients with complex needs.

Employment

October 2009 – Present

Independent Living Solutions. Case Manager/Occupational Therapist and Manual Handling Advisor and Trained Trainer. Providing support and

December 2000 – October 2009

Kent Social Services, Senior Occupational Therapist Practise Supervisor working with disabled adults, children and young people. Providing assessments and recommendations for specialist equipment, minor and major adaptations.

September 1998 - November 2000

Locum Senior Occupational Therapist in National Health and Social Services facilities across Kent, East Sussex, Surrey and South London. Working in, acute medicine, orthopaedics, care of the older person, rehabilitation, oncology and palliative care, accident and emergency, minor and major adaptations. For Kent Social Services, Bromley Social Services, East Surrey NHS, Pembury and East Sussex NHS and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

September 1995 – August 1998

Basic Grade and then Senior Occupational Therapist working at the William Harvey and Ashford NHS Hospitals in Ashford, Kent. Providing occupational therapy services in acute medical care of the elder person, orthopaedic services, day hospital rehabilitation for adults, community rehabilitation, oncology, discharge planning, stroke care and rehabilitation.

Professional

• Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Member of the British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM

Areas of Work

Senior Occupational Therapist working with adults, children and young people of varying diagnosis. Area of expertise include moving and handling, postural management and specialist equipment, housing adaptations, staff supervision and development.

Geographical Areas Covered

Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, South and East London.