Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Michael Breakwell

Nuneaton,Warwickshire

Summary

Compassionate and patient-focused newly qualified orthotist with a strong foundation developed through an apprenticeship degree and hands-on clinical placements. Experienced in assessing, designing, and fitting orthotic devices for a range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. I have experience working with complex pathologies and working in specialist clinics such as vascular and paediatric spasticity. I am keen to continue developing within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing both technical knowledge and empathetic care to improve patient mobility and quality of life. In my previous role as an NHS Assistant Practitioner in Physiotherapy with 15 years of experience I became skilled in facilitating and managing rehabilitation programmes and fostering patient well-being.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Orthotics Apprentice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2022 - 06.2025

• Collaborated with senior orthotist in assessing patients and recommending appropriate orthotic treatments

• Designed and fitted devices such as foot orthoses, spinal braces, and ankle-foot orthoses

  • Management of large patient caseloads for new patient assessments and fitting services.
  • Attended MDT meetings and gained insight into patient pathways across services
  • Maintained accurate patient notes in line with GDPR and clinical governance standards
  • Developed practical skills for enhanced productivity through hands-on training.
  • Utilised technical knowledge for problem-solving during challenging situations.

Prosthetic Placement Student

Opcare
Leicester, Leicestershire
02.2024 - 08.2024

• Shadowed patient consultations and gained insight into prosthetic prescription practices and pathways

• Developed communication skills to support prosthetic patients of all ages and abilities

• Assisted in adjustments to prostheses in the workshop and manufacturing of sockets.

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2007 - 05.2022
  • Provided high-quality care to patients by assisting Physiotherapists in executing treatment plans.
  • Assisted in outpatient clinics, leading to smooth operation of treatments sessions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during physiotherapy sessions by preparing and maintaining therapeutic equipment.
  • Improved patient mobility by supporting them with exercises and movements.
  • Attended professional development courses staying up-to-date with latest practices in physiotherapy.
  • Assisted in organising group exercise classes promoting healthy lifestyle habits amongst patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Prosthetics and Orthotics (Apprenticeship Route

University of Derby
Derby
05.2022 - 05.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Healthcare

Distance Learning Centre
08.2021 - 04.2022

Higher National Diploma - Health Sciences

University College Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2005 - 05.2007

Skills

  • Patient assessment & gait analysis
  • Data capture for orthoses use of scanning and plaster work
  • Orthotic device design & fitting
  • Knowledge of materials and biomechanics
  • Communication & patient centred-care
  • Problem solving through critical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Workshop skills & safety protocols
  • Record keeping & NHS standards
  • Time management of clinical and manufacturing times
  • Calm under pressure

Accomplishments

    Qualification in sports massage

Affiliations

  • Football has always been a keen passion of mine both supporting and playing Travelling and exploring new cultures and countries

Certification

HCPC Registered

BAPO membership

TalarMade Kinetix foot and Ankle Biomechanics course

Allard Scoliosis Boston Bracing level 1 course

Allard Lycra prescription and application course

Timeline

Prosthetic Placement Student

Opcare
02.2024 - 08.2024

Orthotics Apprentice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
05.2022 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Prosthetics and Orthotics (Apprenticeship Route

University of Derby
05.2022 - 05.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Healthcare

Distance Learning Centre
08.2021 - 04.2022

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
09.2007 - 05.2022

Higher National Diploma - Health Sciences

University College Birmingham
09.2005 - 05.2007
Michael Breakwell