Andi Woodward (prev Kirk)

Providing comprehensive assessment of upper limb pathology and symptomatology to patients of all ages.

Determine differential diagnoses and use these to develop intervention plans with patients.

Developing patient goal based treatment plans focussed on increasing range of motion, strength and function.

Developing good quality therapeutic relationships with patients to enhance successful rehabilitation outcomes.

Educate patients regarding anatomy and pathophysiology so that they are empowered to be a driving force in their own rehabilitation

Assessing and managing wounds as required, including removal of sutures.

Fabrication of orthoses from a variety of thermoplastics, orficast, soft casting and plaster of paris.

Ordering of appropriate off the shelf orthoses and treatment aids to provide to patients as required.

Prescription of appropriate home based exercise programmes and supervision of these through regular clinic appointments.

Providing options of telehealth appointments for remote clients via phone calls or zoom meetings.

Collaboration with other professionals including physiotherapists, orthopaedic and hand surgeons to facilitate successful outsomes for patients.

Mentor occupational therapy and physiotherapy students on clinic placement.

Promote evidence-based practice by integrating current research findings into treatment strategies ensuring high-quality care delivery.

As per current job description.

Worked with ACC contracts including Stay at Work, Concussion and TI programmes.

Wide variety of interventions provided to patients within their homes/communities and in a clinic setting.

Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.

Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.

Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.

Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.

Provided CBT based interventions to clients with minor-moderate mental health difficulties, referred by their GPs, over a period of 6-8 sessions.

Collaboration with community and hospital based mental health services.

Providing group and individual interventions for adolescents aged 13-18 years with moderate to severe mental illness.

Keyworking 2-3 young people at a time to assist with assessment, development of treatment plans with youth and families, monitoring of progress and outcomes.

Significant input with families and communities the young people were involved with such as schools.

Managed 2 x staffed houses for adolescents with behavioural or mental health difficulties.

Significant liaison with CYFS (as it was called then), police, families, mental health services

Provided Occupational Therapy services at various services including:

Youth Day Programme

West Community Mental Health Service

Work Rehab Services based at Hillmorton Hospital