JOANNE WRIGHT
Halifax,West Yorkshire
Summary
Highly skilled physiotherapist with over 30 years experience in both the NHS and private sector. Providing a private domiciliary physiotherapy service for case managers in the Yorkshire and Lancashire area. Specialising in the rehabilitation and management of adults with neurological and orthopaedic injuries including those of a severe and complex nature. Providing comprehensive assessments, detailed reports and use of evidence based treatment approaches to give clients the best chance of returning to their pre accident level of mobility and function.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Private Physiotherapist
Joanne Wright Physiotherapy Services
2016.03 - Current
- Providing a private domiciliary physiotherapy service for the general public
- Providing a private domiciliary physiotherapy service for case managers in the Yorkshire and Lancashire area
- Providing rehabilitation and management of adults with neurological and orthopaedic conditions including those of a severe and complex nature.
- Providing rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders
- Providing vestibular rehabilitation
- Providing assessment and treatment for adults with a learning disability
Locum Physiotherapist
Maxxima
2015.10 - 2020.10
- Working in community rehabilitation
- Working in rapid response teams facilitating discharge from hospitals and preventing hospital admissions
Band 7 Physiotherapist
South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2003.12 - 2015.10
- Assessment and treatment of adults with learning disabilities
- Assessment, treatment and management of adults with long term neurological conditions including those with cerebral palsy and those with severe and complex disabilities
- Provision of 24 hour postural care
Locum Physiotherapist
Reed Paramedics
1998.10 - 2003.11
- Care of the Elderly
- Respiratory Care
- Acute Medicine
- Community Rehabilitation
- Intermediate Care
- Mental Health
- Learning Disabilities
Recruitment Consultant
Reed Paramedics
1998.08 - 1998.10
- Recruitment of Physiotherapy Locums for NHS and Private Health Care
Locum Physiotherapist
Reed Paramedics
1996.10 - 1998.08
- Care of the Elderly
- Elderly Mentally Ill
Senior I Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
Dunedin Public Hospital
Dunedin
1996.08 - 1996.10
- Management of the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Team
- Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Respiratory and Cardiac conditions
Senior I Physiotherapist
Dryburn Hospital
Durham
1994.12 - 1996.06
- Management of the Respiratory Physiotherapy Training
- Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Respiratory Conditions
Locum Physiotherapist
1992.06 - 1994.12
- Musculoskeletal Out Patients
- Elderly Mentally Ill
- Orthopaedics
- Acute Medicine
- Care of the Elderly
Senior II Physiotherapist
Jersey General Hospital
1989.09 - 1992.05
- Orthopaedics
- Musculoskeletal Out Patients
- Care of the Elderly
- Hydrotherapy
- Hand Therapy
- Respiratory
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- General Surgery
Junior Physiotherapist
Glasgow Western Infirmary
1987.10 - 1989.08
- Orthopaedics
- Musculoskeletal Out Patients
- Care of the Elderly
- Respiratory
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physiotherapy
Queen's College
Glasgow 09/1984 - 06/1987
Principles of Seating and Positioning
Sunrise Medical
07/2005 -
Symmetrikit Postural Care Pathway
Symmetrikit
09/2005 -
Post Graduate Certificate - Posture Management for People with Complex Physical Disabilities
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford 07/2007 - 07/2008
Moving and Handling Train the Trainers Course
William Merritt Centre Leeds
03/2015 - 04/2015
Introduction to Bobath - Module One
Blackburn Hospital
01/2016 -
Introduction to Bobath - Module Two
Blackburn Hospital
02/2016 -
Introduction to Bobath - Module Three
Blackburn Hospital
03/2016 -
Basic Bobath Course
Blackburn Hospital
10/2016 - 02/2017
Bobath Workshop - Managing the Head, Neck and Thorax
ACPIN, Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 05/2017 -
Introduction to the Physiotherapy and Management of the Vestibular Patient
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
10/2017 -
Assessment and Management of Vestibular Patient - Intermediate Level
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
04/2018 -
Respiratory Update for Neurological Conditions
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
09/2018 -
Introduction to Medico Legal Work
MLACP
09/2018 -
Advanced Seminar for Physiotherapy Experts
MLACP
03/2019 -
Lower Limb Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy
On Line
12/2020 - 01/2021
Whiplash Associated Disorders and Neck Rehabilitation
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
02/2021 -
Sensorimotor Impairment in Neck Pain
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
04/2021 -
Cervicogenic Headaches Programme
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
05/2021 -
Sacroiliac and Pelvic Dysfunction - PGM Method
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
06/2023 -
Managing Tendon pain
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
03/2022 -
Vestibular Rehabilitation Programme
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
11/2023 -
Skills
- Providing thorough and holistic assessments
- Providing specialist, bespoke and evidence based neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation in clients own homes
- The ability to develop an effective therapeutic relationship with all clients irrespective of age, culture and socio economic background
- Showing empathy to the impact of injuries on clients physical and emotional well being
- Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and professionals
- Demonstrating excellent time management, organisational and problem solving skills
- Working well within a multidisciplinary team
- Actively engaged in continuous professional development to ensure appropriate client care
Affiliations
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) - 047193
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - PH38116
- Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists (ATOCP)
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
- The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR)
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for People with Learning Disabilities (ACPPLD)
- Physio First
Timeline
Private Physiotherapist
Joanne Wright Physiotherapy Services
2016.03 - Current
Locum Physiotherapist
Maxxima
2015.10 - 2020.10
Band 7 Physiotherapist
South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust
2003.12 - 2015.10
Locum Physiotherapist
Reed Paramedics
1998.10 - 2003.11
Recruitment Consultant
Reed Paramedics
1998.08 - 1998.10
Locum Physiotherapist
Reed Paramedics
1996.10 - 1998.08
Senior I Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
Dunedin Public Hospital
1996.08 - 1996.10
Senior I Physiotherapist
Dryburn Hospital
1994.12 - 1996.06
Locum Physiotherapist
1992.06 - 1994.12
Senior II Physiotherapist
Jersey General Hospital
1989.09 - 1992.05
Junior Physiotherapist
Glasgow Western Infirmary
1987.10 - 1989.08
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physiotherapy
Queen's College
09/1984 - 06/1987
Principles of Seating and Positioning
Sunrise Medical
07/2005 -
Symmetrikit Postural Care Pathway
Symmetrikit
09/2005 -
Post Graduate Certificate - Posture Management for People with Complex Physical Disabilities
Oxford Brookes University
07/2007 - 07/2008
Moving and Handling Train the Trainers Course
William Merritt Centre Leeds
03/2015 - 04/2015
Introduction to Bobath - Module One
Blackburn Hospital
01/2016 -
Introduction to Bobath - Module Two
Blackburn Hospital
02/2016 -
Introduction to Bobath - Module Three
Blackburn Hospital
03/2016 -
Basic Bobath Course
Blackburn Hospital
10/2016 - 02/2017
Bobath Workshop - Managing the Head, Neck and Thorax
ACPIN, Leeds Beckett University
05/2017 -
Introduction to the Physiotherapy and Management of the Vestibular Patient
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
10/2017 -
Assessment and Management of Vestibular Patient - Intermediate Level
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
04/2018 -
Respiratory Update for Neurological Conditions
ACPIN Leeds Beckett University
09/2018 -
Introduction to Medico Legal Work
MLACP
09/2018 -
Advanced Seminar for Physiotherapy Experts
MLACP
03/2019 -
Lower Limb Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy
On Line
12/2020 - 01/2021
Whiplash Associated Disorders and Neck Rehabilitation
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
02/2021 -
Sensorimotor Impairment in Neck Pain
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
04/2021 -
Cervicogenic Headaches Programme
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
05/2021 -
Sacroiliac and Pelvic Dysfunction - PGM Method
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
06/2023 -
Managing Tendon pain
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
03/2022 -
Vestibular Rehabilitation Programme
On Line Plus (by Physiopedia)
11/2023 -