Liz Cavell
Perranporth,Cornwall
Summary
Communication-focused professional with a background in physiotherapy, skilled in understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions. Cultivated strong rapport with diverse clients, leveraging personal experience of neurodiversity to enhance support strategies. Committed to continuous improvement and eager to gain experience with SEQF and IPS models while pursuing IAG qualification.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in habitat restoration through scrub clearance, tree planting, hedge laying, meadow cutting, bonfires, and removal of invasive plant species.
- Supported accessibility to nature by maintaining paths, gates, and steps.
- Organised tea and lunch break activities to enhance nature connection
- Work alongside different people on a weekly basis, from diverse backgrounds.
Property Maintenance
Self-employed
08.2025 - Current
- Renovated and decorated 2 properties to enhance appeal for new tenants.
- Coordinated efforts with tradespeople to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversaw project timelines to ensure all deadlines were consistently met.
- Supervised budget management to prevent overspending on projects.
Fitness Instructor
Self-employed
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct fitness classes in local community to encourage active lifestyles and community engagement.
- Manage the group and offer individuals input during the classes where relevant.
- Adapt exercises on spec to cater for different abilities and to ensure individuals can still exercise even if carrying an injury.
MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
Self-employed
11.2007 - 08.2025
- PLACES OF WORK:
- Oct 2021 - July 2025: JB Physio Ltd, St Columb Major
- Sept 2017 - Oct 2021: Perranporth GP Surgery, St Agnes GP Surgery
- Sept 2014 - Sept 2017: Carnon Downs GP Surgery
- (July 2013 - Sept 2014: maternity leave)
- Nov 2007 - July 2013: Sandy Hill Physiotherapy Centre, St Austell, Probus GP Surgery, Perranporth GP Surgery
- Implemented strategies to strengthen muscles, improve bodily functions and restore balance and coordination.
- Offered pain management counselling, helping patients understand and manage chronic pain conditions.
- Advised on the use of assistive devices, such as crutches and wheelchairs, to support patient independence.
- Designed and implemented personalised exercise programmes to enhance patients' physical strength and flexibility.
- Monitored patients during treatments, assessing progress and mobility to determine success or failure of treatment plans and changes required.
- Completed independent clinical assessments on patients to guide treatment planning.
- Provided person-centred care, involving patients in decision making and explaining the value of different treatment options.
- Built personalised treatment programs around medical objectives and personal goals.
- Monitored patients' progress and documented changes, adjusting treatment plans for maximum impact.
- Facilitated patients' return to work or sport through targeted interventions and goal-setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, sports coaches and PE teachers to coordinate patient care and optimise rehabilitation outcomes.
- Educated patients, their families and the wider community to lead healthy lifestyles to prevent injury and disability.
- Followed safety standards and optimum techniques with use of exercise equipment and aides, protecting patients from undue risks.
- Communicated with patients to enhance understanding and secure informed consent before assessments and treatments.
- Followed legal, ethical and organisational policies and codes of conduct by reviewing procedures regularly.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay abreast of advancements in physiotherapy practice.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritising urgent cases while maintaining high standards of care.
- Supervised and taught recently qualified physiotherapists and physiotherapy students to support industry and organisational growth.
- Supervised and directed the work of physiotherapy assistants.
- Developed workplace ergonomics assessments and interventions to reduce the risk of occupational injuries.
- Maintained professional and legal accountability for all aspects of work while managing patients being treated.
- Led onsite exercise classes to rehabilitate patients with musculoskeletal injuries and increase patient recovery times.
Inpatient & MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
Berkshire Independent Hospital, Ramsey Healthcare
Reading, Berkshire
09.2004 - 11.2007
- Supported recovery of patients with respiratory and orthopaedic issues on the wards through tailored treatment plans.
- Worked in the Outpatient department.
- Both settings required working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Re-evaluated and adjusted treatment plans to support patient progress.
- Carried out clinical assessments, agreed treatment plans and rehab goals with each patient.
- Carried out clinical assessments, agreed treatment plans and rehab goals with each patient.
- Accurate and high-quality record-keeping
- Coordinated daily schedule to address multiple patient needs and optimise appointment flow.
- Staying up to date with mandatory training and continuous professional development.
Inpatient & Outpatient Physiotherapist
Swansea NHS Trust
11.2002 - 08.2004
- As per description of the position at Berkshire Independent Hospital
Inpatient & Outpatient Physiotherapist
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
11.2000 - 09.2002
- As per description of the position at Berkshire Independent Hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - MSc Physiotherapy
University of Manchester
Manchester01-2000
A-Levels - Biology, Spanish, English, French, General Studies
Downe House School
Newbury01-1995
GCSEs - English Lit, English Lang, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, French, History, Religious Studies,
Downe House School
Newbury01-1993
Skills
Client relationship management
- Patient interaction
- Record-keeping
- Report-writing
- Project coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication skills
- Team working skills
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-agency working
- Computer literacy
- Client confidentiality
- Performance monitoring
- Stress tolerance
- Self-motivation
- Relationship-building
- Ethical decision making
- Critical-thinking
- Excellent time management
- Organised
- I am, by nature, an analytical thinker who thrives on problem-solving and I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs
- In my role as a physiotherapist, I have gained invaluable experience in supporting clients return to work, hobbies, interests and witnessed the sense of empowerment and achievement that they bring
Timeline
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
09.2025 - Current
Property Maintenance
Self-employed
08.2025 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Self-employed
09.2023 - Current
MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
Self-employed
11.2007 - 08.2025
Inpatient & MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist
Berkshire Independent Hospital, Ramsey Healthcare
09.2004 - 11.2007
Inpatient & Outpatient Physiotherapist
Swansea NHS Trust
11.2002 - 08.2004
Inpatient & Outpatient Physiotherapist
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
11.2000 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - MSc Physiotherapy
University of Manchester
A-Levels - Biology, Spanish, English, French, General Studies
Downe House School
GCSEs - English Lit, English Lang, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, French, History, Religious Studies,
Downe House School