Angela Buckley

Recently qualified Occupational Therapist and University of Derby graduate with a particular interest in mental health, community practice and human behaviour. My academic studies, clinical placements and previous community experience have developed my interest in evidence-based practice and in understanding the factors that influence behaviour, occupational engagement and meaningful change. I am now seeking to develop this knowledge further through postgraduate study in Behaviour Change.

Full-Time Family Carer & Care Coordinator - Self - UK

(2022-09 - 2026-08)

Provided significant care and support for both parents alongside full-time university study, including personal care, mobility support, medication management and attending medical appointments. Coordinated with GPs, district nurses, social workers and palliative care services, advocating for care needs and supporting multidisciplinary care planning. Supported both parents to remain at home in accordance with their wishes, including providing care towards the end of life.

Community Occupational Therapy (Clinical Placement) - Nottinghamshire Council - Beeston

(2023-04 - 2023-05)

6.5 weeks

• Completed home assessments and recommended adaptations and equipment to support independence
• Applied person-centred approaches and signposted to appropriate services

Clinical Placement - Mental Health Support - Community Mental Health Team - Stapleford

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

11 weeks

• Participated in MDT meetings and supported care planning
• Conducted initial assessments and supported medication monitoring

Community Mental Health (Clinical Placement) - Living Well - Swadlincote

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

11 weeks

• Supported clients with anxiety management and graded engagement in activities
• Completed clinical documentation (SOAP notes) and participated in supervision

Occupational Therapist (Clinical Placement) - Elderly Medicine Acute Ward - Derby Royal Hospital - Derby

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

11 weeks. Supported older adults with complex physical and cognitive needs within an inpatient setting for preparation for discharge home, rehabilitation or long-term care.

• Daily MDT meetings to discuss each client on ward and to prioritise workload and visits
• Objective and subjective performed on each patient referred, clients prioritised

Rapid Response Community Support Worker - DCHS – Amber Valley and Erewash - Amber Valley and Erewash

(2020-04 - 2022-09)

Provided short-term, urgent care and reablement to patients in their own homes to prevent hospital admissions and support safe, timely hospital discharges. Followed appropriate care plans, assisted, supervised and encouraged independent living and sign posted or assisted with arranging appointments, prescriptions, mars sheet and sign posted to district nurse, Occupational therapist, physiotherapists or other professionals if required to do so. Used mobile app for mileage/travel and system one.

All client notes recorded clearly on each visit; observation checks and recordings on News 2 if client felt unwell. Alerted emergency services if required due to illness or falls. Completion of Datix if required to do so.

Professionalism, uniform worn. I worked throughout covid -19 during the crisis so PPE was detrimental. Completed eLearning and required course to be able to perform my role.

Warehouse Material Planner (via Agency Recruitment) - Bombardier - UK

(2019-10 - 2020-03)

Managed inventory flow, monitor stock levels, and coordinate material availability to ensure the production or assembly lines had what they needed on time for picking. Permanent nights shifts. Role came to an end when covid hit.

BSc - Occupational Therapy - University of Derby (2022-09 - 2026-07)

Pre-Access Course - Maths & English Level 2 - Unknown (2020-09 - 2021-07)

Training - Health & Social Care - NHS (2019)