Pamela Jane Williams 12 Stoneholm

Street,
Cell:857-277-9815

Boston, MA
02115
pwbbf0fa@westpost.net
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OBJECTIVE:
A satisfying and challenging position in which I can fully utilize
my managerial skills, further develop research skills and preferably
diversify within healthcare contexts.

PERSONAL PROFILE:
A strong combination of working in clinical, managerial and
administrative backgrounds has contributed to development of
excellent organisational, interpersonal, analytical and communication
skills. Self- directed but also a good team player. Computer literate.
Versatile and adaptable. Learn new tasks and systems quickly. Core
competencies include executive skills, incorporating data and records
management, report generation, financial planning, research and
presentation skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AUTHORED BOOK IN SELF-HEALING APPROACHES TO HEALTH RECOVERY. BOSTON,

MA U.S.A. a" OCTOBER 2009 TO PRESENT.
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Book is a tool-kit format presenting cognitive strategies, and other
self- directed methods for recovering from illness.
PULSE STAFFING, MANCHESTER UK, MAR 2009 a" SEP 2009
SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CONSULTANT
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Various Consultancy contracts.
CHARLES HOUSE INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL, SALFORD, JUNE 2006 - MARCH
2009
SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MANAGER
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 Managed and developed Occupational Therapy service for 24a"bedded
Medium Secure Unit.
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Contributed to producing and revising policies, guidelines and
protocols in response to changing management initiatives and
reconfiguration of the hospital.
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Sabbatical granted to undertake MSc in Occupational Therapy at Tufts
University, USA from August 2007 a" August 2008. Worked as a Graduate
Assistant within faculty co-facilitating teaching sessions in various
formats utilising a range of presentation media. Completed 96 hours
elective fieldwork at Perkins School for the Blind. Undertook
voluntary work for "Rebuilding Together," (Lake Charles, Louisiana).

DISABLED LIVING CENTER, MANCHESTER, AUGUST 2005 a" APRIL 2006

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
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Provided equipment assessments (e.g. bathing aids, mobility aids,
seating) to members of the general public via scheduled appointment.
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Handled queries and provided impartial advice to the public and
healthcare professionals.
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Networked and liaised with companies and organisations/agencies
involved with provision of services and products accessed by
individuals with disabilities.
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Managed an equipment center (of over 1,000 items) and was
responsible for maintaining and updating equipment inventory via
electronic databases.
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Delivered and developed training as appropriate for healthcare
practitioners.
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Ad hoc duties as required, including organisation of
symposiums/conference events and co-ordination of periodic
informational outreach for the various client groups serviced by the
center.

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 2005 a" JULY 2005

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
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 Assisted with the development, planning, teaching, and assessment of
Occupational Therapy and other health/social care related programs.
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Undertook role of professional tutor to provide pastoral support as
required, supplied dissertation supervision and liaised with
fieldwork placement providers.
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Tasked with completing an evaluation of existing Undergraduate
Program which was incorporated into an official Quality Assurance
Review of the faculty.
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Participated in qualitative research undertaken within the faculty
which explored development of clinical reasoning skills of students.
Transcribed interviews and applied systematic coding techniques to
the texts in order to extract emerging themes for further data
analysis.

BOLTON, SALFORD AND TRAFFORD NHS MENTAL HEALTH TRUST, JUNE 2001 -
JANUARY 2005
SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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Implemented range of group/individual interventions, for patient
caseload, working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams and other healthcare
agencies.
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Managed junior Occupational Therapists and support staff and
students.
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Advised Head Therapist in the development and efficient organisation
of Adult Forensic Service and supervised the department in their
absence.
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Participation in regular clinical/ professional meetings.
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Promoted to Senior Occupational Therapy Manager from April 2004 for
undertaking lead role for development of a new Women's Enhanced
Secure Service.

BOLTON, SALFORD AND TRAFFORD NHS MENTAL HEALTH TRUST, JANUARY 2000-
JUNE 2001
MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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Responsible for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients
with acute and enduring mental health problems, within a medium-secure
unit.
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Undertook research study for identifying gaps in educational
provisions for patients. This led to direct funding for on-site
courses in computing, math and literacy.

REED HEALTHCARE DIVISION, MANCHESTER, JANUARY 1999 - DECEMBER 2000

HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT AND MANAGER
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Case- managed and placed Occasional Therapists in temporary contract
positions.
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Provided a high level of customer care whilst working in a target
driven environment.
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Retained and attracted new business by promoting and representing
the company at exhibitions/ conferences and via telephone/computer
networking.
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Supervisory, Administrative and Training duties undertaken as
required.

CORINTH MEDICAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 1995 a" DECEMBER 1998

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Occupational Therapy assignments completed in Social Services,
elderly mental Health and physical rehabilitation settings.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
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Experienced in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Publisher)
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
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MSC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, Tufts University, USA, 2007- 2008.
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"THE CHALLENGE OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES", Open University, 2006
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"LEADING AN EMPOWERED ORGANISATION" University of Leeds 2003
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 BSC (HONS 2:1) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, Oxford Brookes University, 1992
-1995
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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS & FINANCE, Wirral Met. College, 1982 -1984
REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST