Sharon Green RGN DipHE, MFHom (Nurse) Case Manager

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1 Sharon Green RGN DipHE, MFHom (Nurse) Case Current employment (Commenced June 2013) Case Case Management Services (CMS) Ltd. 350A Lanark Road West Currie, Edinburgh EH14 5RR Key responsibilities: Working with a diverse range of clients including individuals with Brain Injury, Spinal Injury and complex care needs. Designing and implementation of community based rehabilitation programmes; providing the overall coordination of assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team; liaising closely with legal teams, insurers and individual s family members. Conducting thorough assessments and writing reports including Immediate Needs Reports, Future Needs and Past Care Reports and Case Management reports which are reviewed by another member of the quantification team. Supervision of other case managers. Professional Qualifications: Registered General Nurse (RGN) Nurse Homeopath (MFHom, Nurse) Further professional development:- Diploma in Reflexology Certificate in Reiki D32/D33 SVQ Assessor Registered with Professional Bodies:- Nursing and Midwifery Council British Association of Brain Injury Case (BABICM) Royal College of Nursing Faculty of Homeopathy Previous employment (June 2012 May 2013) Case Tania Brown Ltd. Wigan Key responsibilities: Work with diverse range of clients including individuals with Brain Injury, Spinal Injury and complex care needs; One-to-one work with a focus on cognitive rehabilitation and the implementation of compensatory rehabilitation strategies; all aspects of record keeping and completion of progress reports. Based at home, my remit covered Scotland, North East and North West England. The role included, assessment, monitoring and setting up rehabilitation and goal orientated interventions, including recruitment of support staff.

2 A large part of my role involved business development as the company expanded its client base from the office in Wigan. Due to a reduction in hours, I left this service in May 2013 (June 2010 April 2012) The Huntercombe Services - Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre Murdostoun Castle Nr Wishaw Key responsibilities: My role of Centre involved the day to day running of a 21 bed rehabilitation centre for adults with an acquired brain injury. We could accept patients from an early stage following injury, with complex needs, as well as patients with mainly cognitive difficulties. I was responsible for a large, multi-disciplinary staff team, including working closely with our Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, session Psychiatrist and local GP practice and in addition, manage the staffing budget and overall Centre budget, reporting to the Regional. Responsibilities also include recruitment of all staff positions, supervision of the nursing team, assessment of potential patients, liaising with funders and referrers, develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders/funders, marketing and developing new referral pathways, clinical governance, as well as promoting the Huntercombe brand at various professional events and conferences. I undertook on call duties for the Centre and also for the Neurodisability Centre when required. The role also involved being responsible for quality standards within the Centre and ensuring that all statutory obligations are met, complying with the regulations as set by the regulator HIS (Healthcare Improvement Scotland) and the Mental Welfare Commission. I also assisted the Regional in overseeing our Neurodisability Centre on site, mainly with clinical input, whilst recruitment of a new was under way. Unfortunately, due a management restructure on site, I was made redundant from this post in April (January 2007 May 2010) Case Kynixa Ltd Glasgow Key responsibilities: Kynixa was an Independent Rehabilitation Company working closely with Insurers and Solicitors in the assessment of clients injured through accidents. My role involved face to face assessments of clients with a wide range of injuries, but generally complex needs and brain injury. These clients could be seen shortly after their index accident or several years later. Once assessed, a written report was produced along with recommendations for treatment. Once approved, my role was to implement, monitor and co-ordinate the rehabilitation programme to its completion, including all vocational aspects. In addition we liaised closely with any current treating team in order to provide a seamless delivery of services. I was home based,

3 reporting to the regional office in Leeds. My region comprised of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England from Cleveland across to Kendal northwards to the border, although I could visit other parts of the UK if necessary. I led a new development within the company, to specialize in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation from Spring We were accredited with CARF, a quality assurance scheme specifically designed for rehabilitation. Kynixa was the first case management company in the UK to have successfully completed the accreditation. Unfortunately, Kynixa ceased trading in July (May 2004 December 2006) Co-ordinator Headway Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries Key responsibilities: Headway House is a day rehabilitation centre for adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI). I managed the service on a day to day basis, reporting to a Management Committee on a monthly basis. We assisted with slow stream rehabilitation, including memory groups and life skills, provide respite and social inclusion. We had a wide variety of activities on offer, including a fully equipped woodworking workshop. We also provided a region wide outreach service to both adults and children with an ABI. We also provided a Community Support Service, which supports survivors of ABI to remain at home as independently as possible. We also provided a Vocational Rehabilitation service for clients to get back to work, or if this is not possible, to voluntary work or further education/college. I had full responsibility for all our services and had to adhere to strict budgets. I was responsible for the recruitment, retention and training of all staff and volunteers currently 35 staff and 12 volunteers. My responsibilities included sourcing funding from a variety of funders, including the statutory and voluntary sectors and negotiating contracts. I liaised with a variety of different agencies, including local Social Services, NHS, DWP, and a variety of voluntary organizations. I also sat on the Joint Strategy Group for Physical Disabled, Sensory Impaired and ABI for Dumfries and Galloway. We were in the process of going through Investors in People status. (March 2001 May 2004) Lennel House Coldstream Key Responsibilities: of a 47 bed Nursing Home for Elderly Dementia, Early onset Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disabled. I ran the Home on a day to day basis, reporting to the owner on a weekly basis. I was responsible for all recruitment, retention and training of staff up to SVQ Level 3, budgets, dealing with all agencies including Social Services, NHS, Care Commission and any other relevant parties. I assessed all clients prior to admission and was involved in reviews. We had a close working relationship with the local GP practice, which held a weekly surgery at the Home. Unfortunately, due to relocation, I had to seek work closer to home in 2004, but for 6 months, travelled to Coldstream from Dumfries every day.

4 (May 1999 March 2001) Argyle House Edinburgh Key Responsibilities: of a 26 bed Nursing and Residential Home for Elderly with Dementia. This was a hands on post which involved both the practical side of nursing and the management of the Home. Again, responsible for the day to day running of the Home, reporting to the owner on a weekly basis and working to a fixed budget. Unfortunately I had to give up this post for a non hands on one, due to continuing problems with my neck and back. (March 1998 May 1999) Carewatch (Lothian & Borders) Kelso Key Responsibilities: of a Home Care Agency. A new franchise development. I assisted the owner in setting up this new venture. Responsible for all staffing, on call, assessing of clients, reviews, liaising with the local social services department. Unfortunately was made redundant, as my boss felt that he could run it himself and save money. (May 1995 March 1998) The Highfield Group Edinburgh Key Responsibilities: of 2 different Nursing Homes with the Group. Both were 70 bed Homes, for the Elderly and those with Dementia. One was a new build, which I commissioned and ran for 2 years and successfully became fully occupied within 6 months. The other Home I managed after their left and they had some problems trying to fill the vacancy permanently. I was involved in implementing our own in house quality assurance system. (Aug 1992 May 1995) Deputy Manage St Andrews Melrose Key Responsibilities: Deputy of a Home for the Elderly and Dementia, which had 32 beds. Responsible for all staffing issues, and the day to day running of the floor. Acted up on several occasions when was on holiday. (Oct 1990 Aug 1992) Staff Nurse, Castle Craig Clinic

5 Peebles Key Responsibilities: Staff Nurse at a residential clinic for people with drug and alcohol problems. We were involved with the detoxification of clients under medical supervision, counselling, both individually and in groups and managing the medical centre. We were responsible for the initial assessment of potential patients. (June 1987 Dec 1989) Staff Nurse Salisbury NHS Trust Key Responsibilities: Staff Nurse on a 30 bed Orthopaedic Ward, which had both elective surgery as well as trauma cases. Responsible for all the ward when on shift, and training/mentoring of 2 nd year students. (May 1984 June 1987) Student Nurse Salisbury NHS Trust (Dec 1980 May 1984) Clerical Officer, DSS Salisbury Key Responsibilities: Clerical Officer within the Income Support Section (Supplementary Benefits as it was called then). Responsible for new and continuing claims.