Our Experts
Nicole Walmsley
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Cognitive and Behavioural Issues in Rehabilitation
Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics
Introduction
I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in June 2001, and have specialised in the field of Neurosciences since 2002.
I currently work as a Senior Occupational Therapist at University College Hospital NHS Trust, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. My role involves providing intensive in-patient Occupational therapy for five complex acute onset, chronic and progressive neurological conditions within an eighteen-bedded unit including stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
I carry a significant clinical caseload and I am responsible for supervision of Occupational therapy staff and students. I also have experience working in orthopaedics and care of the elderly.
My specific responsibilities include:
♦ Various clinical interventions including complex wheelchair and seating assessments, splinting, fatigue management and cognitive and vocational rehabilitation
♦ Weekly clinic attendance with neurologist for in-patients and outpatients for NRU admissions
♦ Leading and co-ordinating service developments for the unit e.g. audits
♦ Supervision and appraisal of band 6 Occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants
♦ Leading the teaching programme for all 3 neuro rehabilitation units within The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosciences
I joined Somek and Associates in 2008 and have written medico-legal reports, being instructed by both Claimant and Defendant. I have undergone training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses
Professional Affiliations
British Association of Occupational Therapists
College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section - Neurological Practice
Professional Education
Registration Number: HPC OT 33875
2010 Msc Cognition and Behavioural Issue in Neurorehabilitation, Brunel University
2001 BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, College of Ripon and York, St John