ILS Case Manager Melissa Blackney is based in Hampshire

Melissa Blackney

Physiotherapist | Adults & Young People
Hampshire - within 2 hours travel time

Experience

  • 12 years specialising in Neurology
  • 15 years Physiotherapy experience
  • Acute, rehab and community experience
  • Brain Injuries
  • Holistic working
  • Multi-Disciplinary Team working
  • Spinal Injury
  • Stroke

Key Skills

  • Strong advocate for clients
  • Clear concise reports
  • Managing effective therapy and support packages
  • Defining clear goals and outcome reporting
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Dynamic with strong communication skills
  • Experienced Neurological Physiotherapist

Profile

As an experienced neuro physiotherapist, I am passionate about supporting clients with complex neurological challenges to realise their goals. As a Case Manager for ILS I bring with me my extensive experience of working with clients with a wide range of complex needs both in neuro inpatient, outpatient and community services.  I am committed to working hard to ensure all of my clients, and their families,  have the services and the support that they need.

Previous Clinical Experience

2021 – 2024

Specialist Neurophysiotherapist – Solent NHS Trust

Working in the community, managing a caseload of clients with a range of neurological conditions. Working within the MDT to achieve the clients goals. Supervising junior staff and mentoring students.

 

2018 – 2020

Neurophysiotherapist – Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.

 

2015 – 2018

Neurophysiotherapist – Homerton Hospital London

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient,  outpatient and community settings. Including Band 7 team lead in the community and managing a variety of complex neuro patients in a specialist rehab service for brain injury and complex disability.

 

2013 – 2015

Neurophysiotherapist – Royal London Hospital

Working within the MDT to manage a variety of complex neuro patients in a range of inpatient, community and outpatient settings.

Professional Qualifications & Affiliations

  • Registered Practitioner, British Association of Brain Injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM)
  • HCPC registered Physiotherapist
  • Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

 

Areas of Special Knowledge and Interest

  • FES
  • Fatigue Management
  • Postural Management
  • Neuro Rehabilitation

Maintaining Excellence

Melissa is committed to maintaining her skills and abilities and engages readily in varied training supported by ILS Case Management which includes the following areas:

  • Capacity and Consent
  • Safeguarding Training
  • Recruitment and Employment
  • Litigation
  • Management of Risk
  • Moving and Handling
  • GDPR