Lok Kwan (Kelly) Tang
Southampton
Summary
I am an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in respiratory care, particularly in critical care. Currently working as a Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, I am committed to providing high-quality patient care and collaborating effectively within the multidisciplinary team. My passion for critical care physiotherapy is evident in my pursuit of a Master's degree in Clinical Critical Care alongside my full-time role. This demonstrates my dedication to continuous professional development and my drive to become an expert in the field. I am eager to further expand my clinical expertise, particularly in trauma, neurological, and complex cardiac cases, and am excited by the opportunity to work within a diverse and specialized ICU setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Managed complex caseload in critical care, including respiratory and multi-system conditions, to optimise patient outcomes.
- Lead weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to ensure collaborative care.
- Lead respiratory training sessions for physiotherapy students, junior staff, and nursing teams.
- Deputise for Band 7 Physiotherapy Team Lead in their absence, ensuring service continuity.
- Supervised junior staff and students, providing targeted clinical support and constructive feedback to enhance learning.
- Participate in on-call rotas and weekend shifts to ensure 24/7 patient care.
- Conducted regular audits to improve clinical governance and ensure high standards of service quality.
Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Managed complex patient cases across ICU, surgery, medicine, and front-door services, ensuring comprehensive care and optimal recovery.
- Led service improvement projects, enhancing operational workflows and clinical practices.
- Supervised and mentored junior physiotherapists and therapy assistants, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
- Delivered teaching sessions for therapy staff and wider MDT members to enhance patient care.
- Led service improvement projects, driving operational and clinical efficiencies.
Specialist Physiotherapist
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
2021.08 - 2022.01
- Managed complex medical, surgical, vascular, cardiac, and respiratory patients, ensuring comprehensive and tailored care.
- Led audits and service improvement initiatives to raise clinical standards and patient outcomes.
- Supervised and taught junior staff and students, promoting professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
- Deputised for Band 7 physiotherapists in their absence, ensuring continuity of care.
Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
2019.08 - 2021.07
- Collaborated within MDT to enhance patient rehabilitation and achieve specific care goals.
- Managed complex patient caseload across acute and community settings, facilitating tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Participated in departmental rotations, gaining diverse experience in ICU, orthopaedics, elderly care, and rehabilitation.
Education
MSc - Clinical Critical Care
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 2023.01 - 2026.02
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Southampton
Southampton 2016.09 - 2019.07
Accreditation - Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care (FUSIC) Lung Ultrasound Course
Intensive Care Society
Skills
- Responsive action
- Service Improvement
- Clinical research
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Critical decision making
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Staff education
- Simulation training delivery
Affiliations
- APHRA Registered Physiotherapist (PHY0004026693)
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist (PH118489)
- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care (ACPRC)
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Timeline
MSc - Clinical Critical Care
University of Glasgow
2023.01 - 2026.02
Senior Critical Care Physiotherapist
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
2023.01 - 2026.03
Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2022.01 - 2023.01
Specialist Physiotherapist
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
2021.08 - 2022.01
Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
2019.08 - 2021.07
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Southampton
2016.09 - 2019.07
Accreditation - Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care (FUSIC) Lung Ultrasound Course
Intensive Care Society