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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 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 - April 2006
Southampton Community Learning Disability team (locum post). OT 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 - December 2005
Nunton Unit Neurological outpatients, Salisbury District Hospital (locum post). OT 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 - April 2005
Southampton Community Learning Disability Team (locum post). As per entry December 2005 - April 2006.
March 2001 - December 2003
A variety of locum OT 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 - 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).
Health Professions Council (HPC).
British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM).
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 one hour’s drive of Southampton.
Anywhere accessible from Southampton airport.
