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James Hellard

James Hellard

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  • About me

    Principal Occupational Therapist (Service Manager) at Milton Keynes City Council

  • Education

    • CVQO

      2014 - 2014
      Vocational Qualification Leadership and Management Pass

      Awarded "outstanding achievement" from the city of London's worshipful company of educators, at the RMAS (Sandhurst) 2015.

    • St. George's, U. of London

      2010 - 2011
      Foundation degree Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide incomplete

      Activities and Societies: Student representative on the staff and student committee, Incomplete due to changes in workforce and service need

    • University of Northampton

      2014 - 2018
      Occupational therapy Occupational Therapy/Therapist First class honours

      Activities and Societies: A member of the student led committee, that planned and ran the university's Occupational Therapy Conference 2015, main role was the sourcing of sponsorship and provision of food for the conference. As a student on the full time extended Occupational Therapy cohort, I have undertaken three practice placements; The 1st was in outpatients hand therapy, which included the observation of surgical (plastics) procedures, treatment of traumatic injury and progressive symptoms from long term conditions to the hand and forearm,(level 4). The 2nd is a private community neurological rehabilitation setting, which has included working with GAS goals, FIM+FAM, as well as adapting the Multiple… Show more As a student on the full time extended Occupational Therapy cohort, I have undertaken three practice placements; The 1st was in outpatients hand therapy, which included the observation of surgical (plastics) procedures, treatment of traumatic injury and progressive symptoms from long term conditions to the hand and forearm,(level 4). The 2nd is a private community neurological rehabilitation setting, which has included working with GAS goals, FIM+FAM, as well as adapting the Multiple Errand Test for the local environment, the client group include people with complex physical, behavioural, emotional and processing difficulties (level 5).The 3rd was on a private medium secure mental health unit, working with older males under treatment orders for their mental health conditions. The taught modules have been delivered in the following styles; team based learning, inquiry based learning, as well as traditional teaching. Show less

  • Experience

    • British Army

      Dec 1998 - May 2005
      Gunner Command Information Systems

    • Hoyer UK Ltd

      May 2005 - Aug 2007
      Professional Driver

      LGV Class 1, ADR, driver, delivering compressed gas (packages and in tanks) around the south of England, including London

    • Army Cadets UK | Official

      May 2005 - Oct 2024

      Detachment Commander and Medical Support Officer within a military youth organisation, providing challenging and adventurous activities for teenagers aged between 12 and 18 years of age.Responsible for: Arranging imaginative and stimulating training in both military and non-military subjects. The discipline and the efficient administration of the Detachment, and for the weapons, ammunition, equipment and stores on charge. The development of the adult and cadet instructors so ensuring that they contribute positively to the success of the Detachment. Ensuring that the Detachment acts as a good ambassador for the ACF, that it participates fully in Area and County events, and that it enters into the life of the local community in accordance with any PR directive issued by the Commandant.Training ResponsibilitiesPlan and produce detailed training programmes, with the appropriate risk assessments and training plans, for all training groups prior to Detachment parade nights. Programmes should be published and cadets briefed in advance of the activities being conducted, and all training activities should be preceded with a safety brief. Arrange for the cadets and instructors to participate in weekend training to supplement the training carried out during parade nights, and encourage attendance at annual camp. Liaise regularly with the Detachmentʼs Regular or TA Sponsor Unit and, the CTT, to seek training support for the Detachment. Ensure cadets have every opportunity to participate in non-APC activities such as sport, the DofE Award and Vocational Award Schemes and visits to the Army, and to be conversant with the DofE and Vocational award Schemes so as to be able to advise cadets accordingly. Attend the KGVI Course at the CTC, as well as any locally arranged Detachment Commander training by way of refresher training. Show less

      • Major (Company Commander)

        Feb 2023 - Oct 2024

      • Captain (Company Commander)

        Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

      • Captain (Medical Support Officer)

        May 2005 - Jan 2023

    • British Army

      Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
      Gunner Command Information Systems

      Full time reserve service with BATUS, working within the main workshops B line, on the winter repair and maintenance of the army's wheeled vehicle fleet.

    • British Army

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Gunner Command Information Systems

      Full time reserve service with 1st Royal Tank Regiment, working within the Motor Transport Troop.Duties included; management and operation of the regimental fuel and lubrication account, assisting with the management and operation of the regimental servicing bay, driving duties in support of operations, first aid and medical cover within the regimental headquarters squadron.

    • Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

      Jan 2010 - Sept 2010
      Community Healthcare Assistant

      Band 3 community HCA, working within a District Nursing team, providing individualized nursing care within the home environment.This was achieved through the use of communication, and hands on nursing skills such as; venepuncture, wound care, case management, medication administration, palliative care, long term conditions advice and support, and health promotion.

    • British Heart Foundation

      Sept 2010 - Jul 2012
      BHF Healthcare Assistant

      British Heart Foundation sponsored HCA working within an NHS Heart Failure Specialist Nursing Team, supporting people living with Heart Failure, through; health promotion, monitoring, medication management, case management, advance care planning, palliative care planning, and admission avoidance.

    • NAAFI

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2012
      Customer Service Assistant

      Working with in Camp Bastion, in direct support of operation Herrick, by providing retail and leisure facilities and giving the forces personnel a "home away from home"

    • Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Sept 2012 - Sept 2013
      Rehabilitation Assistant

      Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant working within a sub-acute unit, specializing in post admission rehabilitation and supportive discharge to the home environment.Trained as a moving and handling trainer.

    • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2016
      Rehabilitation Assistant

      Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant working within a Rapid Assessment and Intervention Team that specializes in Hospital avoidance, supportive discharge, and re-enablement in the home environment.This is achieved through the blended use of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy practices.

    • University of Northampton

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
      Clinical Assessor

      Principal duties and responsibilities include; To examine and assess the safe application of clinical skills by nurses seeking registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. To contribute to innovative clinical skills, assessment and curriculum development and design to meet the needs of patients and service users, the NMC and employers. To carry out support activities, including skills administration, marking and moderation, skills curriculum development and the development of skills packages including where appropriate the use of supportive technology. To develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues, clinicians, employers and candidates undertaking the OSCE. To maintain and develop academic and professional skills by undertaking appropriate professional updating and staff development to support high quality assessment. Engage in scholarly activity and be committed to the support of research activities within the School. Play a role in enhancing the quality and supporting the growth of simulated skills assessment within the curriculum.Key achievements are assisting Clinical Assessors and deputy manager who have due regard, with the redesign of the NILE layout for overseas Adult Nursing. Setting up and initiating the simulation systems for the overseas Child Nursing OSCE. In partnership with Lead Assessors developing and implementing protocols to facilitate audit and service delivery. Show less

    • Elysium Healthcare

      Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
      Occupational Therapist

      Occupational Therapist working within a secure mental health service. Providing assessment and treatment for Service Users living with a range of functional impacts cause by; mental illness, personality disorders, eating disorders and physical health conditions.

    • Northamptonshire County Council

      Feb 2020 - May 2021
      Clinical Facilitator (Senior Occupational Therapist)

    • North Northamptonshire Council

      May 2021 - Feb 2023
      Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (Single handed care and Discharge)

    • Milton Keynes City Council

      Feb 2023 - now
      Principal Occupational Therapist (Service Manager)

      Responsible for the delivery of inspirational and motivational management to a team of Registered Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Support Assistants. Continued contribution to the re-design and transformation of the service, whilst continuing a strong focus on delivering quality for the residents of Milton Keynes.Leading on excellence and undertaking Principal Occupational therapy responsibilities as specified in the Care Act. Specifically championing occupational therapy and engagement with key internal and external partners to promote multi-disciplinary case management to achieve efficiencies with service delivery. Show less

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