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Becki Albrighton

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

I am a senior lecturer in physiotherapy with specialist interest in neurology, rehabilitation, leadership and innovation. I have clinical expertise in both NHS and private sector settings within the field of neurology and rehabilitation.

Biography

I am a senior lecturer in physiotherapy with specialist interest in neurology, rehabilitation, leadership and innovation. I am also the Academic Course Lead for the MSc Physiotherapy programme (Pre-registration) overseeing course planning, execution, student experience and quality monitoring.

I am also the Health & Social Care School Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead, attending university EDI committees, collaborating with the EDI Executive Dean to instigate and contribute to all quality workstreams linked to diversity and inclusion.

With a love of supporting students within clinical settings and passion for teaching, it was a natural progression to join University of Gloucestershire in 2021. Prior to this transition, I gained clinical expertise covering both NHS and private sector settings within the field of neurology and rehabilitation.

Fuelled with a passion to share and demystify a complex clinical area, my transition to academia was from clinical practice has been seamless.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice: University of Gloucestershire, 2023

External Examiners Course: University of Gloucestershire, 2023

MSc Neurological Rehabilitation: University of Plymouth, 2014

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: UWE Bristol, 2004

Membership of professional bodies

Health and Care Professional Council

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Teaching & Research

Research

Impact of new service introduction on staff, patient and student experiences.

Evaluation of psychological curriculum within physiotherapy teaching.

Neuroplasticity and intensity of rehabilitation.

Undergraduate and pre-registration research project areas:

  • Parkinson’s Disease management efficacy
  • Student nurses’ role perceptions in stroke rehabilitation
  • Neurological assessment comparison between AHPs