Rachael is a clinical and academic physiotherapist, a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherpy.

Rachael is currently completing a PhD program and her research explores pressure ulcer prevention equipment, with a particular interest in maintaining patients’ independence and mobility.

Rachael has worked in a variety of settings following the completion of her initial degree in Sports Therapy. She then moved into Post Graduate study, qualifying as a physiotherapist and her clinical experience covers a wide range of areas such as inpatient stroke, respiratory, trauma orthopaedics, MSK outpatients and intermediate care. Before moving to the university Rachael specialised in inpatient therapy, covering the acute medical, elderly and orthopaedic wards, along with a ‘blurred boundary’ role working in A&E and MAU to help with hospital admission avoidance.

Clinically Rachael is particularly passionate about maintaining patients’ functional independence and reducing deconditioning of individuals. Academically Rachael is enjoying completing her PhD program, sharing her knoweldge and findings with students, peers, industry professionals and health care professionals. Rachael's aim is to make positive changes to healthcare through research and education.