Chris Carter

I lead several modules on BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy including:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Functional Anatomy and Movement
• Fundamentals of Communication and Assessment for Therapeutic Practice
• Musculoskeletal Pathology and Therapeutic Practice
• Contemporary Perspectives in Physiotherapy Practice

I also teach and provide module leadership on BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation Science.

• Developing physiotherapists fit for contemporary professional practice
• Developing opportunities for interprofessional learning in the University setting
• Developing the role of the Patient Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) Participants in pre-registration Physiotherapy education. This includes expanding opportunities to co-produce learning experiences with students and PCPI participants and exploring the development of professional identity through co-production

Clinical

I started my career as a physiotherapist in a large acute hospital trust and gained experience working in intensive/high dependency and post-operative patient rehabilitation, medical rehabilitation, acute paediatric rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, rheumatology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

I have predominantly worked in various musculoskeletal services as a physiotherapist including; orthopaedics, trauma clinic, general practice, acute hospitals, hydrotherapy, musculoskeletal gym, and pain management. I have led and developed a pain management physiotherapy service in a clinical specialist capacity.

I also have experience working in the private sector and supported sports clubs as a physiotherapist at an amateur level.

Leadership

I have significant experience leading, developing, and providing physiotherapy services across a large NHS Trust and within a larger multidisciplinary team. This has provided valuable leadership experience and insight into the benefits of inter-professional approaches and collaborative working.

I have developed my leadership skills through formal training, self-directed learning, feedback, and through the leadership roles I have held. I have applied these skills in both clinical and leadership positions.