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Jodie Wastell

Summary

Focused professional with proven ability to assess patient condition, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes. Expert in the Paediatric field which a width of knowledge in a variety of areas and experience with compex cases. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.

Has a desire to enhance professional development and embrace new challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist Neonatal Physiotherapist

NHS
04.2023 - Current
  • Have an advanced knowledge and skills set to provide expert neurodevelopmental management for babies and children aged 0-4 with a variety of complex presentations.
  • Provide a high quality, evidence based service by actively participating in service developments including leading the development of the use of technology.
  • Enhanced communication skills in an environment that can be sensitive and challenging
  • Consistently provide training for staff within the Neonatal unit to enhance better overall patient care
  • Implement Physiotherapy guidelines to optimise developmental outcomes through early intervention
  • Collaborated with the Neonatal North West Operational Division to identify inefficiencies and implement best practise
  • Working as an autonomous practitioner within a challenging environment.
  • Regular attendance to external courses to enhance knowledge
  • Development of close working relationships with parents or guardians to help aid Family Integrated Care.

Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS
04.2013 - 04.2023
  • Development a broad range of Paediatric knowledge in Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Neurodevelopmental areas.
  • Management of a Specialist school, that included children with a variety of presentations and the need for expert knowledge in specialist equipment.
  • Assisted in the development of the Child Developmental Centre to provide children with the best support through a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Led training on the Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway and helped implement clinics throughout the trust.
  • Have had involvement in Hydrotherapy and Rebound Therapy
  • Participated regularly in Tone Management clinics to help facilitate improved outcomes for the child.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment plan to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Organised an external course to help enhance the knowledge of the Physiotherapy team in a cost-effective way.
  • Supervised clinical students, assistants and junior Physiotherapists
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organised daily schedules of assistants and patients.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Team worker
  • Effective communicator
  • Self-Motivated
  • General Paediatric Knowledge with a specialist interest in Neonatal and Neurodevelopmental fields
  • Hydrotherapy Skills
  • Pro-active
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Professional development
  • Leadership abilities
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Adaptive to changing environments

Additional Information

External courses attended:

Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway - Train the Trainer

Neonatal Foundation Course - APCP

Pretchl General Movement course

Introduction to Allied Health Professional in Neonatal Care

Training in early detection for early intervention

Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic management - Elaine Owen

Attendance to Kids up North Exhibitions

Musculoskeletal injuries in children and the young adolescent


Professional Registration

A member of the HPCP and the APCP

Timeline

Specialist Neonatal Physiotherapist

NHS
04.2023 - Current

Paediatric Physiotherapist

NHS
04.2013 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Manchester Metropolitan University

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