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Simone Olds
Based
London
Overview
Simone qualified in 1986 as a Chartered Physiotherapist, from Sheffield Hallam University and specialised early in Adult Neurological Rehabilitation, becoming a Senior Physiotherapist in Neurology/Neurosurgery in 18 months. Following lead clinicians roles in four major Regional Neurosurgical and Neurological Units in the UK, in both the NHS and private sectors, she set up her own health provider business, based in Harley Street, which grew into 8 clinics all over the South East. Throughout this time, she continued a clinical workload, which focused on adults with all types of movement disorders; from Head Injury to balance disorders, adult Cerebral Palsy to Guillain- Barré syndrome. She is Bobath trained and for the last 15 years has chosen to treat and manage clients in their own homes. Simone is experienced in managing large groups of diverse clinicians, has excellent communication skills and has a strong commercial focus.
Employment
2010 - Present
Case Manager/Physiotherapist for ILS.
1995 - 2009
Simone Olds Associates, Managing Director and Lead Clinician. As owner of this health provider business, Simone managed 45 therapy staff, providing clinical services to both the NHS and private health sectors. The business retained NHS contracts to 2 Trusts, four private Health Clubs, five Embassies and a database of 10,000 private clients. Selling the practices in 2009, Simone concentrated on her clinical workload of Neurological clients, providing therapy and managing their clinical needs.
1995 - 1996
Therapy Services Manager, Devonshire Hospital, London, managing the operational and clinical aspects of the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech and Language Therapy Departments.
1993 - 1995
Charing Cross and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, London. Deputy Superintendent Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Superintendent III (Rehabilitation) Charing Cross and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals.
1989 - 1993
Kings College Hospital, London. Senior 1 Physiotherapist (Rehabilitation), Neurosurgical and Neuromedical Units; Dulwich North and South Hospitals, the Maudsley and Kings College Hospital.
1988 - 1989
North Manchester General Hospital Senior 1 Physiotherapist, Regional Neurosurgical and Neuromedical Units
1986-1988
Walton Hospital, Liverpool: Rotational Physiotherapist / Neurorehabilitation Senior.
Professional
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Registered with the Health Professional Council
Areas of Work
Adult Neurorehabilitation
Geographical Areas Covered
London and the South East, Midlands, Northern England.
