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Key Skills

• Physical, cognitive and behavioural assessment and rehabilitation.
• Assessing for and sourcing assistive equipment.
• Defining clear goals and outcome reporting
• Strong advocate for clients
• Providing support and education to families and carers
• 24-hour posture management including assessment and prescription of postural seating, sleep systems and lateral tilt bed management systems.

Profile

I enjoy problem solving complex situations by applying sound clinical reasoning to maximise my client’s potential. As a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician, I strive to meet the holistic needs of everyone I work with. My excellent communication skills allow me to engage with people with communication difficulties as well as liaising effectively with professionals including healthcare and legal professionals. I have spent the majority of my career working with people with complex and varied needs.

Previous Clinical Experience

2014 – Present Social Worker with Livewell Southwest.

Having been TUPE across to another organisation from Plymouth City council, I found myself moved into a Community team where I have now gained additional experience of complex case management within a community setting. Working with people with various disabilities, Mental Health Conditions whilst continuing to work with Acquired Brain injury as an area of special interest. I liaise with other professionals, completes complex assessments with detailed outcome focused support plans to ensure appropriate services are promoted. I focus on maximizing independence whilst accounting for risk.

2002 – 2014 Social Worker with Plymouth City Council.

My career has offered me the opportunity to specialise in complex care management predominantly within a hospital setting. I have worked extensively with amputees, general medical conditions and disabilities. I worked as the specialist Social Worker on a Neurology Rehabilitations Ward for several years, managing complex caseloads and facilitating timely safe discharges. This work has necessitated the development of good links with multidisciplinary teams and various agencies.

Professional Qualifications and Affiliations

• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)
• Member of Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Registered Practitioner, British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)
• Member of Case Management Society United Kingdom (CMSUK)

Areas of Special Knowledge and Interest

• Complex moving and handling including assessing and recommending specialist and bespoke moving and handling equipment.

Maintaining Excellence

Anna is committed to maintaining her skills and abilities and engages readily in varied training supported by Independent Living Solutions Ltd covering the following areas:

• Litigation training
• Recruiting, employing and managing support workers
• Safeguarding
• Mental Capacity Act
• Moving and Handling
• Managing risk
• Goal setting
• Person-centred practice