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Physiotherapist and researcher in arthroplasty and osteoporosis.

Joined June 2020
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Do you have a basic science background and are interested in doing a PhD at Oxford University? Fully funded UK studentship available for 2025 intake to study the role of B-cells in human neuropathic pain To apply please see here: lnkd.in/e9P4rqkm
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Replying to @ashjamesphysio
@ashjamesphysio @ProfKarenB @OUH_CPF @APPN_physio @ConsultantsCSP fellowship on clinical AI to 2 physio - the first 🙌
I’m really proud and delighted to have been awarded a clinical fellowship in AI. gstt-csc.github.io/fellowshi… Cohort 3 has a couple of physios involved 🙌 @ouh_therapies @conway_watson @hewalthall @gemdonn42 @katiebutler06 @thehilloxford
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A very warm #OneTeamOneOUH welcome to our new Chief Nursing Officer, Yvonne Christley @ychristley, who comes to us from @MKHospital today. Yvonne, we're delighted to have you with us, and we all look forward to working with you! 💙 @OUH_Horton @OUH_Nursing @OUHNMAHPCareers
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We've just launched our free new learning modules for HCPs working in primary care, including GPs, practice and community nurses, first contact practitioners and pharmacists. Find out more here: theros.org.uk/healthcare-sec…
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Come and work at @oxford_brookes We are looking for a physiotherapy lecturer. A great team. A great place to work. More information can be found here - my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit…
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DEADLINE TODAY: submit your abstracts for #Physio24 by 2359 GMT today for a chance to be a part of our physiotherapy conference in October csp.org.uk/conference/abstra…
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.@terrycordrey @Sue_miles84 @SWBHstroke_ spread the word please 🙏🏾😊
See details of a research study being carried out by a network member looking to explore the experiences of Muslim women working or studying as physiotherapists in the UK. Please share with colleagues, contact details below #NHSMuslimWomen
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The funders report for the BOOST programme of research focusing on improving the managment of back pain in older people is out. A huge team effort. journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/p… @SallieLamb18 @esther_will @graham_boniface @ProfKarenB @CBTskills @Ioana_Marian @OCTRUctu @CynthiaSrik7
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Delighted that two physios from our department were successful in their DCAF applications well done Lucy xnd Simon
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We have joined a coalition of 13 AHP professional bodies to celebrate Support Worker Awareness Week. Professional Adviser Marie-Therese McDonald explains more and how to get involved. Share what support workers mean to your service using #SupportWorkersDeliver.

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Here is @j_t_nicholas representing the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Sharing about the feedback given by those with chronic pain who’d been on a physio led pain management programme.
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Physiotherapy UK Some inspiring presentations and proud at contributions from our colleagues at Oxford University Hospital and Physiotherapy Research Unit
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👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇this job, working with a fab MDT, check it out, come see what you could be part of
Come and join our inpatient neuro rehab team @OUH_OCE ! This is an amazing band 7 physio opportunity to join a fab level 1 neuro rehab unit…these posts don’t come up often! 👀 👀 👀 please RT to spread the word. healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfo…
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Celebrating World Osteoporosis Day 20th Oct 2023 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BONE HEALTHY 👉Include plenty of calcium in your diet 👉Pay attention to vitamin D 👉Include physical activity in your daily routine 👉Avoid substance abuse 👉Regular checkup with doctor
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Last month we saw the UK's largest osteoporosis conference return to Manchester. The two days were inspiring, informative and most of all a fantastic merging of thought and knowledge. We can't wait until next year. Join our HCP network: bit.ly/3bDsuy7 #osteo2023
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And it’s a wrap! #osteo2023 is closed. Huge congratulations to Prof Cyrus Cooper and @celiagregson on receiving your awards and to the other abstract commendation winners including ROS’ Debby Nelson and @OsteoRadJill. Thanks to everyone who organised, supported and attended.
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NIHR will spend an additional £30 million per year to significantly increase opportunities for healthcare professionals to include research in their careers. We are working with @NHSEngland to ensure the barriers to research careers are overcome. nihr.ac.uk/news/extra-30m-a-…
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