20 years post registration experience with the last 9 years working within Neurosciences.
6 years as Clinical Specialist and 2 years Consultant Physiotherapist in stroke & Neurorehabilitation working within the NHS.
Two Masters Degrees in rehabilitation and a wide range of clinical experience.
Dissertation researching 'Spatial Neglect' with stroke patients.
Therapy lead in the establishment of the Stroke unit.
Implemented an effective triage policy for rehabilitation patients.
Botulinum Toxin injections.
Serial casting and thermoplastic splinting.
Cognitive assessments and head injury screening.
Research project within NHS on spasticity management in head injuries. Research into 'Spatial Neglect' in strokes.
A number of clinical audits to ensure 'Best Practice' within Physiotheraphy Rehabilitation
Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP)
State Registered Physiotherapist (SRP)
Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapist with an Interest in Neurology (ACPIN)
Successfully completed two Masters Degrees in Neuro-rehabilitation and Cognitive Neuropsychology to advance self-development and assist in the promotion of a strong professional profile of expertise within Physiotherapy and the wider Health Care Profession.
Clinical lead in the supervision of all Physiotherapy staff from junior to senior level and other Health Care Professionals.
Advanced analytical and handling skills in the management of neurologically impaired and medical patients.
Specialist Clinician committed to evidence based and reflective practice.
Actively drives change within the service in-order to improve clinical practice.
Influential in the management of the Physiotherapy 'In-service' programme.
Responsible for the organisation and facilitation of courses with particular reference to Neuro-rehabilitation within the NHS.
Enthusiastic team leader/ player who enjoys working within a dedicated group.
Teaching both undergraduates and post graduates at Birmingham and Coventry Universities.
Pivotal role in the creation of the first MSc Module in Botulinum Toxin Therapy within the United Kingdom.
Established a 'one-stop' clinic for the treatment of spasticity by developing the skills of the Physiotherapy team in-order for them to inject, cast, splint and prescribe exercise therapy.
Currently in the process of writing a paper to be published in 'Cognitive Rehabilitation' on the 'Treatment of Spatial Neglect' in conjunction with Professor Jane Riddoch of Birmingham University.
