I'm a consultant physiotherapist in stroke rehabilitation at Royal Devon University Healthcare Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - 2004 to presentHealth and Care Professions Council - 2007 to presentAssociation of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology - 2007 to present

Co-chair of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy South West English Regional Network 2016-2021Abstract reviewer for UK Stroke Forum - 2016 to 2019Abstract reviewer for Physiotherapy UK - 2016-2019Abstract moderator committee Physiotherapy UK - 2018 to presentAbstract reviewer for European Region of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy 2018Allied Health Professions Research Champion for National Institute for Health and Care Research and Council of Allied Health Professions in Research 2018-2020Research Champion for Council of Allied Health Professions In Research - 2017 to presentReviewer for Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Innovations Database 2019 to present

Teaching at degree and Masters level- Physiotherapy, with a special interest in adult neurology- Evidence-based practice2. Supervision of Masters and PhD students, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCEClinical Doctoral Research Fellow [2016-2019] Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research I undertook a three year Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship. My research is entitled: A randomised controlled feasibility trial to investigate the effects of a functional standing frame programme versus usual physiotherapy in people with severe sub-acute stroke on function, quality of life and neuromuscular impairment. I also conducted a systematic view: The effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to treat orthostatic hypotension in the elderly and people with a neurological condition. For 14 months of my Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship I worked clinically as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Neurology in Cornwall. This involved working with people with complex needs as a result of neurological conditions in the community. I continue to work in this role on an flexible basis alongside my academic role. This allows me to maintain my competency in non-medical prescribing. This valuable training enables me to provide holistic care to my patients by assessing and managing both their physical and pharmacological needs. Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke RehabilitationIn a 21-bedded inpatient sub-acute setting in Cornwall [August 2009 to March 2016]Undertaking specialist assessments, implementing specialist interventions/management plans , monitoring and evaluation using outcome measures, patient-centred goal-setting, inter-disciplinary working, promoting 24 hour theraputic approach and holistic management and facilitating long-term self-management. Using Bobath approach and movement science as appropriate, and adjuncts such as electrical stimulation (micro stim and Functional Electrical Stimulation), pilates (APPI trained), soft tissue release, swiss ball, orthotics/splints, post-botox management. Supervising and developing band 5 physiotherapists and support staff. Organising, contributing to and attending to in-service training. Service development. Specialist Physiotherapist in Early Supported Discharge TeamCommunity Stroke Rehabilitation Team, Portsmouth Hospitals [January 2009 to August 2009]Rotational band 5 physiotherapistPortsmouth Hospitals Trust [September 2007 to August 2009]Rotations: musculoskeletal outpatients, respiratory (vascular surgery including amputee rehab), community rehabilitation, under 65 neurological outpatients and participating on the on-call and weekend rota for respiratory patients .