I joined the Physiotherapy academic team in January 2018 following nine years of clinical practice in the NHS. After graduating from Exeter University with a BSc in Exercise and Sports Science, I went on to complete the Pre-Registration MSc in Physiotherapy at Birmingham University. Once qualified, I worked as a rotational Band 5 at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and at York Hospital, developing my skills in all of the core areas of physiotherapy.
I then went on to specialise in the area of respiratory as a Band 6 Physiotherapist at York Hospital, which involved working in a busy acute hospital in areas such as critical care, surgery, medicine, amputees and paediatrics. I continue to work clinically at York Hospital through regular weekend shifts, which enables the application of current clinical experiences to our students.
Academic and professional qualifications:
- MSc (Pre-Reg) Physiotherapy, University of Birmingham
- BSc (Hons) Exercise and Sports Science, Exeter University
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
I currently teach across a range of modules on both the undergraduate and Pre-registration MSc courses. My speciality lies within the area of cardiovascular respiratory. I am currently working towards completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
This is an area that I am looking forward to developing in my new role.
External networks:
- Member of the Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
Clinical experience:
- Current - ongoing clinical weekend working as a Respiratory Physiotherapist at York Teaching Hospital
- 2014 to 2018 Band 6 Rotational Respiratory Physiotherapist, York Teaching Hospital
- 2012 to 2014 Rotational Band 5, York Teaching Hospital
- 2009 to 2012 Rotational Band 5, Leeds Teaching Hospitals
