LLM Medical Law and Ethics (2024), DeMontford University

Non-Medical Prescribers qualification (2015), Sheffield Hallam University

BSc Hons Physiotherapy (1994), University of Teeside

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP), 054111

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Member of the British Limb Reconstruction Society

Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Member of the Medico Legal Association of Physiotherapists

Member of the Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

I am a Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience working within the NHS and within the independent sector. I have worked at an advanced level as a clinical specialist whilst also managing a large team of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and therapy support workers.

Within my clinical role I was responsible for the provision and development of Paediatric services across the areas of Limb reconstruction, orthopaedics, burns and plastic surgery. I have vast experience in the physiotherapy management of children with complex conditions including congenital limb abnormalities, birth injuries, major trauma and amputees.

Whilst working as an independent physiotherapist, I provide treatment to both children and adults with a wide range of conditions.

I am qualified as a non medical prescriber and have a clinical interest in both acute and chronic pain management. I have also trained as an Escape pain management programme facilitator and am qualified as a moving and handling trainer.

I have experience of lecturing and training provision, within my clinical team, at Sheffield Hallam University and also nationally and internationally within my clinical area of expertise.

I have worked since 2014 within the fields of clinical negligence and personal injury both as an expert witness and as a case manager. I have completed a masters degree in medical law and ethics which has provided a greater understanding of legal services and enhanced my role as an expert witness.

I undertake a wide range of instructions on behalf of Claimant and Defendant Solicitors.

I understand my duties as an expert witness under the Civil Procedure Rules and have undertaken specialist training in this role. I regularly participate in professional development to ensure my expertise remains up to date.

My Specialist Skills include:

·          Management of the complex limb reconstruction patient

·          Paediatric Rehabilitation

·          Splinting

·          Moving and handling

·          Pain Management

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