William J Walsh

Occupational Therapist

Talent

25 Eagles Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicester LE13 0BAMember since September 22, 2026

Full OT process: assessment, goal setting, intervention planning and reviewWorking knowledge of standardised OT assessment and outcome frameworks (e.g. CogNeuro-rehabilitation approaches (e.g. errorless learning, sensory-based intervenClinical documentation and structured note writing (e.g. SOAP notes)MDT working across acute, community and residential settingsTrauma-informed practice with children, young people and adults with complex neeFull UK driving licence

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About

Newly qualifying Occupational Therapist with two and a half years' hands-on experience in a specialist rehabilitation setting, progressing from Health Care Assistant to OT Assistant and working under OT supervision across complex physical, cognitive and behavioural presentations. I bring a strong practical grounding in the OT process, gained through supervised assistant practice and six months of self-directed shadowing of the OT team, which is what first inspired me to train as an OT. I combine this clinical background with several years working directly with children and young people managing trauma, complex behaviour, and risk, and bring transferable skills in assessment, goal-setting and person-centred intervention across a range of settings and age groups.

Experience

Residential Support Worker - T Junction Care

(2024-08)

Residential care home supporting young adults. Ongoing part-time, freelance role held alongside full-time BSc study.

Adventure Care Worker (Assessments) - Esland Care

(2023-04 - 2024-08)

Trauma-informed residential work with young people aged 8–17.

Delivered adventure sports as therapeutic intervention, building engagement, confidence, and self-regulation
Qualified Mountain Bike Instructor (November 2023 – present)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Priory Burton Park (Neuro Rehabilitation)

(2022-07 - 2023-07)

Worked under OT supervision across the full OT process with a caseload including acquired brain injury, stroke and complex neuro presentations.

Supported assessment, goal-setting, intervention and review for patients with complex physical and cognitive needs
Contributed to MDT working within a specialist neuro rehabilitation unit

Health Care Assistant - Priory Burton Park (Neuro Rehabilitation)

(2020-05 - 2022-07)

Delivered direct personal and rehabilitative care to residents with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. Shadowed the OT team for six months outside of working hours while deciding whether to commit to OT degree. Two and a half years' total immersion in a specialist neuro rehabilitation environment across both roles.

Area Sales Representative - EM Richford

(2010 - 2014)

Owner - WJ Walsh Photography / TENSTAR Photographic

(2001)

Broadcast/Stills Photographer & Studio Manager - QVC

(1997 - 2001)

Special Correspondence Liaison Officer - Britannia Music

(1995 - 1996)