Rachel Potter
Oldbury,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated Neurological Physiotherapist with extensive experience in evidence-based, patient-centred rehabilitation across diverse neurological conditions and settings. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care and foster collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Band 7/Physio Lead, Brain Injury Out Patients
Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Trust
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered physiotherapy sessions in gym and at home for patients with brain injuries, including TBI, stroke, encephalitis, and non-progressive brain tumours
- Contributed to Brain Injury Specialist Clinic alongside consultant neurologists and MDT clinicians
- Developed multidisciplinary patient-centred goals to enhance treatment outcomes
- Provided guidance to physiotherapy team to enhance collaboration and improve service delivery.
Band 6 Physio (Neuro Rotations)
Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Trust
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Stroke Rehab Unit May 2022 - April 2023
- Brain Injury Outpatients April 2023 - Oct 2023
Band 6 Physio Stroke Early Supported Discharge
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Community visits for stroke patients, at home and in the physio gym
- Visited acute hospital to support patient discharge process
- Development of multidisciplinary, patient centred goals
Band 6 Physio
Worcester Health and Care NHS Trust
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Responded urgently to patients in health care crises at home, providing physiotherapy and coordinating with social services, GPs, and district nurses to avert hospital admissions
- Delivered physiotherapy support to patients post-hospital discharge to aid recovery and facilitate independence
- Covered intermediate care units during staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care for patients
Band 5 Physio
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Completed rotations in acute stroke, respiratory, ITU, orthopaedics, general medical, musculoskeletal, and community rehabilitation, enhancing patient care across diverse clinical settings.
Education
Vestibular Rehabilitation
NCORE
01-2024
Acupuncture Foundation Course
AACP
01-2017
FES Upper and Lower Limb Course
Sailsbury Health Care
01-2016
BBTA Bobath Introductory Course
01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Birmingham
Birmingham01-2006
Skills
- Neurological patient assessment
- Implementation of treatment including exercises, provisions of orthosis and walking aids, FES, taping, spasticity and tone management
- Evidence-based treatment planning
- Development of realistic and patient centred goals that work towards an improvement in function, management of symptoms and a better quality of life
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Patient and family/carers education
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
Band 7/Physio Lead, Brain Injury Out Patients
Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Trust
10.2023 - Current
Band 6 Physio (Neuro Rotations)
Birmingham Community Health Care NHS Trust
05.2022 - 10.2023
Band 6 Physio Stroke Early Supported Discharge
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
02.2016 - 05.2022
Band 6 Physio
Worcester Health and Care NHS Trust
01.2013 - 02.2016
Band 5 Physio
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
01.2008 - 01.2013
Vestibular Rehabilitation
NCORE
Acupuncture Foundation Course
AACP
FES Upper and Lower Limb Course
Sailsbury Health Care
BBTA Bobath Introductory Course
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of Birmingham