An experienced physiotherapist with a strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates efficiency in managing physiotherapy caseloads across various specialist areas while maintaining a supportive and calm leadership style in high-pressure situations. Committed to continuous learning and teaching to enhance practice and improve patient outcomes, supported by a physically active lifestyle that ensures consistent job performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, East Sussex
2020.10 - 2025.06
*Career break October 2022 to August 2023.
Over 18 months of senior experience in the management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, in both critical-care and ward- based settings, including paediatrics (ward-based only). This includes post-op bowel surgery patients and repatriated post-op neuro/spinal surgery patients.
I am competent in the use of a variety of active and passive techniques to maintain and improve airway clearance such as: Positioning and postural drainage, ACBT, percussion/vibrations, assisted-cough, NIPPY cough assist, NP/Open/Closed-circuit suction.
12 months of senior experience in the acute and intermediate-care management of patients within the remit of complex rehabilitation, including post-ITU, Acquired Brain Injury, spinal-cord injuries and post-surgical orthopaedic patients (both upper and lower limb).
Competent in the use of hoists, Sara-Stedy, stand-aids, Oswestry and grand-stand standing frames, tilt-tables and have experience in using the Andago gait-reeducation walking frame.
Employs high-quality manual and verbal techniques to conduct rehabilitation in gym-based and ward-based settings, ensuring effective prescription, review, and progression of exercises, walking aids, and utiliisation of orthoses.
12 months of senior experience in integrated discharge planning services, split between A&E and medical wards. Conduct thorough and efficient mobility assessments for patients.
Support collaborative care and rehabilitation planning with patients and families/carers.
Assisted multi-disciplinary teams in addressing equipment needs for bed seating and toileting requirements.
6 months senior experience in the physiotherapy management of spinal, upper and lower limb elective orthopaedic patients, implementing tailored recovery plans and coordinating multidisciplinary team efforts.
Taught and guided both physiotherapy students and junior physiotherapists, facilitating the enhancement of skills and knowledge to support career progression within the aforementioned rotational settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Brighton
Brighton
2015.09 - 2018.06
Skills
Clear, concise communication skills with patients, families and fellow MDT colleagues
Efficient in physiotherapy caseload management across multiple specialist areas
Highly supportive of colleagues and able to calmly lead in stressful and uncomfortable situations
Keen on both teaching and learning from colleagues to enhance my own practice and improve patient outcomes
Familiar with multiple online systems for accessing patient data and recording documentation
Physically fit and active in my personal life, enabling me to perform my job consistently and effectively
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