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  • Rachel is the Course lead for the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) course, that is part of the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. Rachel joined the University of Northampton in 2020 to write and develop the course, which has seen many successful graduates since its commencement in 2021.

    Rachel has led the development of the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship courses

    Prior to commencing roles in academia, Rachel completed a rotational post within an acute hospital setting before specialising in neurological physiotherapy and worked within the NHS for over 10 years. Rachel’s particular areas of interest are the physiotherapy input for people living with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease. This includes how physiotherapy interventions must adapt and change dependant on clinical picture, progression of the condition, the importance of a holistic approach to person-centred care and how to promote self-management and engagement in physical activity and well-being strategies. Rachel continues to practice clinically.

    Rachel is the Faculty lead for service user and carer engagement.

    Qualifications:

    • BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (2007)
    • MSc Neurological Physiotherapy (2018).

  • Extensive knowledge in curriculum design and the quality assurance processes. Leads on neurological physiotherapy modules. Responsible for ensuring inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments throughout all programmes. Rachel has specialist knowledge of simulation-based learning and it’s integration into the curriculum to support a students preparation for practice placements.

    Rachel leads the physiotherapy practice education team and has overall responsibility for ensuring the variety and quality of practice placement opportunities.

  • Journal Publications:

    • Developing and piloting a simulated placement experience for students
    • N Taylor, M Wyres, A Green, K Hennessy-Priest, C Phillips, E Daymond, Love, R
    • British Journal of Nursing 30 (13), S19-S24 (2021)

    Academic Poster Presentations at conferences

    • Exploring the effectiveness of simulation for physiotherapy placement preparation – the student’s perspective. (ASPiH conference 2024)
    • A Longitudinal Student-led leadership project designed to improve physical activity engagement within inpatient mental health wards – HCActive      CSP conference 2024
    • Social impact and leadership development – The Role of Physiotherapy Students within Residential Care Homes.     CSP conference 2023
    • Innovative use of simulated clinical settings and their impact on student readiness for clinical placement–The student perspective
    • M Wyres, R Love.  Physiotherapy 113, e141 (2021)
    • The Effectiveness of a simulated ward environment as a tool for preparing physiotherapy students for a ward based clinical placement – exploring the student perspective. 
    • Wyres M, Love R.  Physiotherapy p131, volume 113, supplement 1, E141, December 2021  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2021.10.134
    • To Explore the Patients’ Perspective of Physiotherapy Intervention Within the Home Environment for Management of Long-Term Neurological Conditions’      CSP conference 2019