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Alannah Murphy

Uxbridge,Hillingdon

Summary

Driven and compassionate Physiotherapist with strong communication skills and solid understanding of human anatomy, looking to make positive impact in patient rehabilitation. Possesses ability to assess patient needs and create tailored treatment plans aimed at improving quality of life. Eager to contribute and grow within a rotational role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mobile Therapist (Massage and Physiotherapy)

Urban Massage (Self-Employed)
06.2025 - Current
  • Completed assessments to evaluate symptoms and provide provisional diagnoses. Developed customised treatment plans, educated patients on preventive measures, and self-management strategies.
  • Used massage and soft-tissue manipulation techniques to provide therapeutic relief for pain and tightness, tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
  • Coordinating travel between appointments, calculating income tax, and expenses.
  • Managing appointments, maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records in line with data protection standards, and upholding high levels of hygiene and professionalism in different environments.

Bank Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Band 4)

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Independently assess and treat patients within scope of practice across acute, frailty, and neurological rehabilitation wards.
  • Effective communication with the MDT contributing to clinical reasoning, handovers, and discharge decisions.
  • Manage variable caseloads, modifying interventions for patients with complex needs including cognitive and neurological impairments.
  • Setting exercise programs for patients and progress/regress exercises to support recovery and improve functional mobility in line with patient goals and discharge plan. Maintaining accurate SOAP notes using Cerner.

Senior Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation services to older adults recovering from illness or injury. Manual handling of dependent patients, stairs, and walking practice using a range of mobility aids and equipment.
  • Motivated patients to complete physiotherapy sessions to improve exercise tolerance and facilitate discharge. Adapted communication strategies for patients with conditions including dementia, delirium, Parkinson's, COPD, and infections.
  • Completing SOAP notes to accurately record sessions and liaising with the wider MDT team to raise concerns regarding a patients changing condition.
  • Enhanced care standards by implementing a magnet system for displaying mobility status at bedside.
  • Co-led introduction of Barthel Index outcome measure for evaluating treatment effectiveness.
  • Served as support worker ambassador for Hillingdon, promoting skill development among staff across North West London.

Physiotherapy Admin Assistant

The London Clinic
Marylebone, London
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided multifaceted administrative support within high-volume physiotherapy department.
  • Managed appointment scheduling, medical billing, and financial information efficiently.
  • Triaged consultant referrals to facilitate timely treatment with specialist physiotherapists.
  • Resolved patient and staff queries proactively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Education

MSc - Physiotherapy

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe
09.2023 - 07.2025

BSc - Sports Therapy

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2016 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Manual handling
  • UK Driving Licence

Certification

HCPC Registration No. PH152292

CSP Chartered Physiotherapist No. 126130

Clinical Placements

Respiratory, Acute medical team, St Thomas's hospital, GSTT

-Covered medical wards and HDU, prioritising patients based on clinical need and discharge plan.

-Skills: NP and yanker suctioning, MI-E, ACBT


Elderly Mental health, Oaktree ward, CNWL

-Secure inpatient unit for treatment and rehabilitation of conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar, eating disorders, depression and anxiety.

-Psychology formulation meetings to explore life events contributing to behaviour


Neuro rehabilitation, Hammersmith/Fulham community team, CLCH

-Stroke ESD intensive rehab and other long-term conditions.

-Developed a comprehensive neuro assessment and exercise programme targeting impairments. Use of outcome measures to monitor intervention.


MSK outpatients, SPAIN team, Guy's hospital, GSTT

-Improved clinical reasoning, information gathering, assessment, and treatment skills by managing a variety of chronic and acute musculoskeletal patients.

-Led biweekly LBP rehab class

Timeline

Mobile Therapist (Massage and Physiotherapy)

Urban Massage (Self-Employed)
06.2025 - Current

Bank Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Band 4)

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
09.2023 - 04.2025

MSc - Physiotherapy

Buckinghamshire New University
09.2023 - 07.2025

Senior Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
12.2021 - 09.2023

Physiotherapy Admin Assistant

The London Clinic
01.2019 - 11.2021

BSc - Sports Therapy

London Metropolitan University
09.2016 - 07.2020

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