Rebekah Arkle
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Senior Physiotherapist with over 6 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care. Proven ability to excel under pressure, whether working independently or collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated expertise in acute and outpatient settings, complemented by contributions to teaching, management, and service development. Committed to advancing clinical practices while enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
St Vincent's Private Hospital
Sydney, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Autonomous working in outpatients and inpatients: mixture of a busy ICU, cardiac, orthopaedic, neuro and geriatric caseload
- Deputizing for senior staff in their absence, running the rehabilitation unit, and attending case-conference MDTs and managing a team
- Led hydrotherapy sessions, designing water-based exercises to leverage buoyancy and resistance for therapeutic benefit
- Assisted in the training and development of new graduates and new members of staff
Physiotherapist
Air Physiotherapy
London, UK
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted home visits to private clients referred for a variety of long-term respiratory conditions
- Conditions included: COPD, bronchiectasis, long-covid, ILD, asthma, general deconditioning post-hospital stay
- Thorough comprehensive assessments
- Lone-working
- Writing clinic letters to referring clinicians
Senior Physiotherapist
Imperial NHS Trust
London, UK
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Rotations included: acute respiratory unit (HDU), respiratory medicine, cardiothoracics, UGI, ICU, medical, vascular & trauma ICU, neuro ICU in one of four major trauma teaching hospitals in London
- Lead the team in my senior's absence, liaising with consultants about holistic patient management including attending bi-weekly MDT meetings
- Audit lead for a national NIV/HDU audit organised by the British Thoracic Society
- Trained in tracheostomy decannulations, changes and weans plus the set-up of NIV
- Delivery of effective, safe treatment for patients with acute and long-term conditions
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations, ensuring consistent compliance with safe working practices
- Ensured the implementation of evidence-based practice at all times, including regular attendance to journal club
- Regularly delivered teaching and lectures to therapists, nurses, doctors & health care assistants
- Supervision of junior staff and training them to be on-call competent
- Band 6 rep, including the organisation of senior teaching
- Regular involvement in projects, including piloting exercise classes and the promotion of an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation on ICU
Physiotherapist
Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club
London, UK
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Worked as the sole practitioner delivering high quality pitch-side care to players, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
- Clear feedback to managers/coaches regarding injury updates
Physiotherapist
St George's University Hospital
London, UK
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Trained as a junior physiotherapist in a major trauma teaching hospital in London
- Rotations included: cardiothoracics, neurotrauma, ICU, MSK, neurorehabilitation, older people outpatients, covid ICU
Education
MSc (Pre-Reg) - Physiotherapy
Brunel University
London01.2018
BSc - Sport & Exercise Sciences
University of Birmingham
Birmingham01.2016
A-levels -
Peter Symonds College
Winchester, UK07-2013
GCSEs -
Swanmore College of Technology
Hampshire, UKSkills
- Excellent communication skills including implementation of a variety of communication styles
- Autonomous working & team working (including with MDT)
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office
- Reliable and adaptable: often called upon by seniors
- Tracheostomy management
- Management & leadership skills: supervision of junior staff, students, and deputising for senior staff in their absence
- Hydrotherapy sessions
- Involvement in service development
- Evidence-based practice
Additional Qualifications Experience
- Level 3 in Sports Massage
- Vaccinator for St John Ambulance
- Fully vaccinated, including covid-19
- AHPRA registration
- WWC check
- National police check within last 12 months
- Full Australian drivers licence
- Fire safety 2025
- BLS 2025
Timeline
Physiotherapist
St Vincent's Private Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Physiotherapist
Air Physiotherapy
10.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Physiotherapist
Imperial NHS Trust
01.2021 - 09.2023
Physiotherapist
Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club
08.2019 - 09.2023
Physiotherapist
St George's University Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2021
MSc (Pre-Reg) - Physiotherapy
Brunel University
BSc - Sport & Exercise Sciences
University of Birmingham
A-levels -
Peter Symonds College
GCSEs -
Swanmore College of Technology
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