Ciara Middleton
Summary
I am a highly skilled Charted CORU registered physiotherapist with extensive expertise in neurological rehabilitation, acute and chronic care, stroke rehabilitation, sport rehabilitation and elderly care. Proficient in complex respiratory physiotherapy, including airway clearance techniques, tracheostomy management, and ventilatory support and on call emergency care. Demonstrating strong musculoskeletal assessment and treatment capabilities, alongside falls risk assessment and complex discharge planning. Adept at exercise prescription and back to sport rehabilitation. Known for excellent communication, teamwork, leadership skills, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient centred care with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes through effective time management, continued professional development and research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapist - Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute & Chronic Care)
NHS England
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted detailed neurological assessments on hyper-acute stroke patients within 48 hours of admission.
- Collaborated with consultants and MDT to interpret imaging and develop rehabilitation programmes.
- Delivered complex neuro- rehabilitation using mirror therapy, Bobath principles, splints, and task-specific training.
- Mentored physiotherapy students by providing structured supervision and feedback.
- Co-ordinated with occupational therapists to complete safe discharge planning, including mobility and cognition evaluations.
- Executed comprehensive discharge planning for patients with long-term needs, including home visits.
- Served as lead physiotherapist on weekends for stroke unit, managing caseload and prioritising tasks.
Physiotherapist - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
NHS England
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered specialist respiratory physiotherapy to critically ill patients, including those with multi-organ failure.
- Managed airway clearance and ventilatory support for tracheostomy patients.
- Developed daily weaning plans in partnership with speech and language therapists.
- Utilized various ventilation modes, including NIV and CPAP, to optimise patient outcomes.
- Participated in monthly on-call rota, providing urgent respiratory support overnight.
Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients
NHS England
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed high-volume outpatient caseload covering upper limb, lower limb, spinal, women health, post-operative cases and poly traumas.
- Assessed and diagnosed new patients daily, collaborating closely with consultants for imaging.
- Conducted post-ACL repair rehabilitation classes for athletes returning to high-level sport.
- Set specific patient-centred goals to facilitate optimal recovery.
- Applied APPI Pilates techniques to enhance postural control and core stability.
Physiotherapist - Geriatric Medicine / Elderly Care
NHS England
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed large inpatient caseloads, prioritising care and delegating to therapy assistants efficiently.
- Collaborated with the MDT to support discharge planning and reduce readmission risk.
- Worked closely with the Falls Prevention Team addressing any environmental, medical, and general health problems.
Physio Volunteering
Work the world
, Tanzania
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered physiotherapy in resource-limited hospitals, adapting interventions for challenging clinical conditions.
- Provided manual secretion clearance for critically ill neonates without ventilatory equipment.
- Treated post-operative adult and paediatric patients using improvised mobilisation techniques.
- Implemented exercise programmes and manual therapy interventions in outpatient and community settings.
- Assisted with early identification and management of children with cerebral palsy, enhancing functional development.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support burns patients effectively.
Education
Bachelor Honours - Physiotherapy
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 01.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Acute and chronic care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Complex respiratory physiotherapy
- Airway clearance techniques
- Tracheotomy management
- Ventilatory support management
- Musculoskeletal assessment/Treatment
- Complex discharge planning
- Teamwork/leadership skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- CORU registered
- ISCP Member
Accomplishments
- MATT Level One and Two Pilates instructor - APPI
- Nominated for best patient centred care - AHP Awards
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Physio Volunteering
Work the world
09.2025 - 11.2025
Physiotherapist - Stroke Rehabilitation (Acute & Chronic Care)
NHS England
03.2025 - 09.2025
Physiotherapist - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
NHS England
09.2024 - 03.2025
Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients
NHS England
03.2024 - 09.2024
Physiotherapist - Geriatric Medicine / Elderly Care
NHS England
09.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor Honours - Physiotherapy
Leeds Beckett University
01.2020 - 01.2023