Sally Wheatley

• Teaching Physiotherapy Modules to first year Physiotherapy BSc and apprenticeship Students.

Modules included Neurology, frailty, deconditioning, Exercise prescription, Professionalism, Managing complex patients, Spinal injury, orthopaedics.

• Helped plan and run 2 x 6 week simulated placements
• Academic Advisor to students
• Interviewing and admissions
• Moving and Handling Trainer
• Marking Academic Writing
• Examining students in practical exams.
• Planning and preparing teaching sessions.

• Set up and managed a small practice treating clients in the community and at a home-based clinic
• Provided maintenance physiotherapy for long-term neurological conditions.

• Part-time Senior Physiotherapist at a private rehabilitation multi trauma hospital.
• Managed caseloads, treated patients through the use of Hydrotherapy sessions, exercise prescription and gym work,
• Worked closely with OTs and speech therapists, music therapists for a holistic MDT approach.
• Treated a wide variety of patients with severe traumatic Brain injury
• Met with Case Managers to discuss treatment progression and goals.
• Used assistive devices and digital technology to treat patients efficiently.
• Employed communication skills to engage with patients with severe communication difficulties and behavioural issues.
• Conducted in-depth consultations to understand patient needs.
• Led training workshops to improve team's knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated exercises to patients, enhancing their understanding of the therapy process.

• Bank Physiotherapist at Sheffield ARC Day Centre for stroke, Parkinson's, and falls patients.
• Bank Physiotherapist on Acute Stroke ward at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

• Began as a senior 2 Physiotherapist then progressed to a Senior 1 and became a Band 7 for Specialist Knowledge and skills in Neurology.
• Managed and treated Neurologically impaired patients in an outpatient clinic including Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Spinal injury, Brain injury,
• Treatment of dizzy patients through Vestibular Rehabilitation.
• Developed individual care programs based on expert knowledge and NICE guidelines
• Ran balance and fitness exercise classes
• Trained junior staff and students.
• Helped run and manage a busy Neurology outpatient service.
• Liaised with members of the MDT in the community and acute settings.

• Developed preventative measures by educating patients on body mechanics and self-care techniques.
• Provided manual therapy treatments to alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort.
• Participated in peer review processes, improving quality of care through shared learning experiences.

• Various locum roles in Neurology, Respiratory, and Infectious diseases.

• Completed rotations in surgery, MSK outpatients, medicine, stroke rehab, orthopedics, hydrotherapy, and gym.