We are delighted to announce that Raakhee has joined The OT Practice as our new Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy. Her appointment strengthens the clinical leadership behind our network of more than 350 occupational therapists, and reflects our commitment to quality, learning and clear communication for everyone we work with.
 

Who is Raakhee?

Raakhee brings extensive occupational therapy experience across adult social care, functional and vocational rehabilitation, hand therapy and specialist neurorehabilitation. She has held a senior leadership position within a specialist multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation service and has undertaken postgraduate business studies. This combination of clinical expertise and leadership gives her a valuable understanding of clinical leadership, service development and how to embed quality and continuous improvement into practice.
 

Understanding the role and how we work together

Delivering a consistent, high-quality service across a nationwide network takes different areas of expertise working together. Our Operations Directors oversee the day-to-day delivery of their services. Sarah Doyle, Therapist Network Director, leads the development and support of our therapist network, including the frameworks, resources and processes that help therapists work effectively. Our Clinical Leads provide specialist knowledge, clinical guidance and mentoring within their areas of expertise.

Raakhee’s role complements this by providing dedicated professional leadership for occupational therapy, connecting clinical practice with quality, governance and continuous improvement. Working closely with our Clinical Leads and the Therapist Network team, she will develop clinical guidance and resources, share specialist expertise and create more opportunities for therapists to learn from one another.
 

What this means for our therapists and those looking to join us

For occupational therapists, this means a stronger professional community. Our Clinical Leads already offer guidance, mentoring and a reassuring point of contact, and every new therapist is supported through their first case. Raakhee will build on this by recognising the expertise that already exists across the network, sharing good practice, and making it easier to access relevant resources, development and peer discussion. Every assessment and client journey offers an opportunity to learn, and her role will help turn those insights into meaningful improvements.
 

What this means for case managers and clients

For case managers, the aim is simple: confidence that every referral is supported by appropriate clinical expertise, sound professional judgement and a wider collaborative team. That means therapists matched to the client and the work required, clear and practical recommendations that reflect each individual’s circumstances, and timely information when you need it.

Our Customer Portal already gives case manager referrers access to real-time case information, and we track and measure outcomes to better understand the difference our work makes. By listening to your feedback, learning from clinical outcomes and recognising both effective practice and opportunities for development, Raakhee will help us continue to improve the quality and consistency of the service you experience.
 

Come and meet us at The OT Show

If you are attending The OT Show, we would love you to come and meet Raakhee in person. It is a great opportunity to put a face to the name, hear more about her and hear more about her role. Join us at Stand G15.

Over the coming months, we will also be introducing our Clinical Leads and sharing more about their specialist expertise and the support they provide to our therapists.

Because good occupational therapy relies not only on individual expertise, but also on what we can achieve when that expertise is connected.