Hafsa Jamil

Newly qualified Occupational Therapist with experience supporting service users with complex mental health and physical health needs. A hardworking and empathetic individual skilled in delivering person-centred care, managing caseloads and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Keen to further develop clinical expertise and gain new skills to support ongoing professional development.

hafsaj779@gmail.com07958 027570

Experience

Student Occupational Therapist

Natural England

2026-04 – 2026-05 · York

  • Completed a service development project exploring ways to improve engagement in green spaces for children aged 11-14.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders including, Natural England, Canal and River Trust and Kirkless TV.
  • Developed and presented a proposal for a Nature and Wellbeing Ambassadors pilot programme to senior staff and external stakeholders.
  • Created a training pack to support implementation of the programme in a pilot school.

Student Occupational Therapist

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

2026-01 – 2026-03

  • Delivered specialist Occupational Therapy support to adults and paediatric patients with burn injuries in inpatient and outpatient settings. Worked within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence based interventions, including splinting and scar management using pressure garments to support recovery.
  • Assessment -Conducted initial occupational therapy and social history assessments independently as part of the OT process
  • Clinical skills - Attended scar review clinics and outpatient appointments, provided advice on interventions including pressure garments and silicone gels
  • Communication - Liaised effectively with paediatric and adult nursing teams, feeding back relevant information to therapy team to support patient screening and prioritisation
  • Caseload management- Managed a varied caseload under supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist
  • Documentation skills-Independently documented ward round notes for outreach patients, paediatric and adult patients and communicated outcomes to the therapy team
  • Presentation skills- Delivered a formal case study presentation to the Occupational Therapy team based on a service user from my caseload

Student Occupational Therapist

Cygnet Lodge

2025-05 – 2025-06 · Brighouse

  • Supported male service users with complex mental health needs on a rehabilitation ward, promoting increased independence and safe discharge to community living.
  • Group facilitation- Assisted in delivering rehabilitation interventions and group sessions enhancing service user’s confidence in budgeting, cooking, gardening and community shopping to support independence
  • Therapeutic intervention- Delivered 1:1 therapeutic input focused on emotional regulation and coping strategies for service users with conditions such as schizophrenia and personality disorders to manage distress
  • MDT working- Contributed to effective multi-disciplinary communication through ward handovers, planning meetings and accurate clinical documentation to support ongoing care and decision making
  • Advocacy- Led OT clinics to advocate for service users, promoting engagement in meaningful occupations aligned with individual interests
  • Group delivery- Independently planned and facilitated a healthy eating group session using evidence based practice to encourage better lifestyle choices

Student Occupational Therapist

Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

2024-11 – 2024-12

  • Delivered person centered care to patients on spinal injuries ward supporting physical recovery.
  • OT assessment and goal-setting skills – Completed initial assessments and supported collaborative goal setting with minimal supervision, promoting person centred care.
  • Manual handling skills – Assisted with safe transfers using hoists and adaptive equipment.
  • Rehabilitation skills – Delivered upper limb rehabilitation and cognitive stimulation activities to support functional recovery and improved engagement in daily tasks.
  • Clinical documentation skills – Recorded accurate SOAP notes using the PPM system to maintain high quality care.
  • MDT communication skills – Participated in ward rounds, care reviews, and discharge planning
  • Clinical independence – Progressed to independently leading therapeutic interventions such as hand therapy sessions by the end of placement.

Student Occupational Therapist

Locala Community rehabilitation North

2023-06 – 2023-07

  • Supported older adults in the community and at rehabilitation settings with Parkinson’s disease, frailty and falls risk to promote safety, independence, and prevent hospital admission.
  • Risk assessments – Supported assessments in patients’ homes, including evaluating activities of daily living and completing falls risk assessment for older adults.
  • Rehabilitation and equipment skills – Assisted with provision, setup, and education on adaptive equipment to promote safety, independence, and reduce risk of further falls.
  • Person-centred interventions – Encouraged independence and occupational engagement through goal-focused, person-centred care and active listening in home and service based settings.
  • MDT communication and documentation – Documented home visit outcomes and contributed to multidisciplinary communication to support coordinated care and prevent hospital admission or functional decline.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel

2025-11 – Present

  • Supporting children with additional needs to access learning and engage in classroom activities, working closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support
  • Assisted with implementing positive behaviour strategies in a structured environment

Mental Health Support Worker

Independent Supported Living

2023-08 – 2024-12

  • Supported service users with mental health needs with daily routines, medication prompts, and community engagement within a supported living environment

SEN Teaching Assistant

Engage Education

2023-11 – 2024-07

Education

University of Huddersfield

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Career highlights

April 2026

  • Started: Student Occupational Therapist at Natural England

    Natural England

January 2026

  • Started: Student Occupational Therapist at Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

    Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

November 2025

  • Started: SEN Teaching Assistant at Teaching Personnel

    Teaching Personnel

May 2025

  • Started: Student Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Lodge

    Cygnet Lodge

November 2023

  • Started: SEN Teaching Assistant at Engage Education

    Engage Education

August 2023

  • Started: Mental Health Support Worker at Independent Supported Living

    Independent Supported Living

June 2023

  • Started: Student Occupational Therapist at Locala Community rehabilitation North

    Locala Community rehabilitation North

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