Westcountry Case Management

Nikki Smith

BSc Hons Physiotherapy

Career History

Nikki qualified as a Physiotherapist from The University of Southampton in 2000. She has a wide range of experience within neurology and rehabilitation, from the hospital setting to outpatient and community rehabilitation. Nikki has particular interest and skills in brain and spinal injuries and has spent the last seven years working with neurologically impaired clients as a senior physiotherapist.

Current Work

As well as working as a Case Manager, Nikki currently works in the NHS and private sector as a senior Physiotherapist, treating adults with complex neurological injuries/conditions. She is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team working with this type of client and has responsibility to educate and supervise junior staff.

Key Skills

• Extensive experience in the physical management of adults with complex neurological injuries/conditions.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, relatives and carers.
• Experienced educator of clients, relatives and staff enabling implementation of physical management programmes.
• Organised with good time management skills allowing the clients needs to be met as efficiently as possible.
• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team working towards client centred goals.
• Enthusiastic approachable therapist with ability to motivate clients to achieve the best quality of life.

Professional Affiliations & Additional Qualifications

• State registered member of the Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
• Bobath Trained – BBTA