Westcountry Case Management

Becky Isserlis

MCSP

Past Career History

Becky qualified as a BSc(Hons) Physiotherapist from The University of Brighton in 1997. She went onto Post Graduate Training including courses relating to Spinal Injury/Neurology, Counselling Skills, Wheelchair Systems and Splinting. She has extensive experience working as a Physiotherapist within hospital environments and Rehabilitation Units starting as a Basic Grade Physiotherapist working her way up to Senior Physiotherapist within the Community and In-Patient Neurology. Her work has given her significant insight and skills in Physiotherapy and Neurological problems.

Current Work

As well as working as a Case Manager for clients predominately with spinal and brain injury, Becky currently works privately as a Physiotherapist within the community treating adults with physical disabilities (including spinal injury, brain injury and other neurological conditions).

Key Skills

• Physical management of clients with long term disabilities. Implementing programmes to prevent secondary complications (including referrals for appropriate medical/surgical or other therapeutic interventions).
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a holistic approach to patient care. Regular liaison with other professionals.
• Strong ability to motivate others. Extensive experience working with patients with a record of poor compliance /challenging behaviour.
• Clear & effective communication skills with extensive experience teaching carers, professionals, relatives & patients, adapting style of communication to meet clients needs.
• Experience of assisting and guiding clients through the transition to moving to adapted accommodation and working with architects and occupational therapist to ensure equipment and other needs are met.

Professional Affiliations & Additional Qualifications

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership 57853
• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN) membership 3375