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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 developed considerable skills in strategic management, OT policy and practice, research and teaching OT students as a visiting lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church College. She has worked with, led and provided supervision and training to both OT staff and other professionals, while continuing to work alongside clients with complex needs.
Employment
December 2000 - Present
Kent Social Services, Senior OT 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 OT 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 OT 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 Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
Member of the college of Occupational Therapy Specialist Sections in:-
Children and young people
Independent practitioner
Housing
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 Area Covered
Within one hours travelling distance from Mid Kent and West Kent.
Within one and a half hours travelling distance from, East Sussex.
Two hours travelling distance from Brighton.
Thirty minutes travelling distance from Canterbury
Nearest airport Gatwick one and a half hours travelling distance maximum.
