Affaaf Fatima

Skills

Clinical reasoning
Functional assessment
Mobility assessment
Activities of daily living (ADL) assessment
Discharge planning
Rehabilitation planning
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy (MSK)
Respiratory physiotherapy
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Acute care physiotherapy
ICU rehabilitation
Intermediate care rehabilitation
Community rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation
Falls prevention
Exercise prescription and progression
Manual handling
Patient education
Behavioural change and motivation
Risk assessment
Clinical documentation
SOAP notes
A–E assessment
Electronic patient records (EPR)
EMIS clinical system
Multidisciplinary team working (MDT)
Caseload prioritisation
Evidence-based practice
Communication skills
Sensitive conversations
Report writing
Time management
Problem solving
Analytical skills
Clinical audit
Telehealth and remote consultations
Professional accountability
Patient-centred care
Treatment planning
Goal setting
Functional independence assessment
Discharge coordination
Clinical decision-making

About

HCPC-registered Band 5 Physiotherapist with NHS experience across acute medicine, respiratory care, MSK outpatients, orthopaedics, ICU, discharge planning, intermediate care, and community rehabilitation. Experienced in assessing functional ability, mobility, ADLs, and rehabilitation needs across a wide range of complex patient presentations including post-operative, respiratory, frailty, neurological, and palliative patients.

Skilled in clinical reasoning, caseload prioritisation, multidisciplinary team working, and evidence-based decision-making within fast-paced clinical environments. Confident using EMIS, SOAP documentation, and structured assessment frameworks to produce clear and accurate clinical notes.

Strong communication skills with experience supporting patients and carers through rehabilitation planning, discharge discussions, and sensitive clinical conversations. Adaptable, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care while continuing professional development.