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Jackie Chappell

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 paediatrics, 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 under graduate students on fieldwork placement. 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

Present

Case Manager for Independent Living Solutions Ltd.

2004 - present

Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Bradford Social Services. Responsible for assessment, recommendation and provision of housing adaptation, specialist equipment for children with a variety of different condition. Postural management assessments and assessment and provision of static seating systems and specialist safety.

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, 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