Name of Trust Providing Placement
Physical Location of Placement
Address & Post Code
Link to Map if available
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Physiotherapy Group Rehabilitation Department,
Level 3, London Road Community Hospital,
London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY
http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/about/how-tofind-us/finding-the-london-road-communityhospital/
Speciality of Placement
Group Rehabilitation (Lower Limb Gym)
Placement Coordinator Name & Contact Details
Jessica Jackson
jessica.jackson2@nhs.net
01332 783332
Direct telephone – 01332 258147 for students to
contact Clinicians before coming out on
placement.
Clinical Educator Names , Contact Phone & Email
address
Tutors can also make contact to arrange visits on
this number. Student Link – Mark Lillywhite
01332 258147
mark.lillywhite@nhs.net
Pre-placement preparation and Day 1
Recommended reading prior to placement:
lower limb anatomy, basic ankle, knee and hip
assessments, the role of electrotherapy and
exercise planning and progression.
On your first day report to area at agreed time
with clinical educator on first morning.
Changing facilities and lockers are available.
Recommended equipment to bring- tape
measure, goniometer and black pen. Come in
uniform with smart trainers or shoes. Bring lunch
or money to buy food.
About the unit/department
Our aim is to treat a range of lower limb
pathologies ranging from trauma to degenerative
conditions. All patients are assessed on initial
referral to the gym, and their treatment carried
out on a 1:1 with the physiotherapist or in a
variety of class options. We work closely with the
Occupational Therapy (OT) Heavy Workshop.
Currently we have 1 Band 7 clinical specialist, 2
band 6 physiotherapists and 1 band 5 rotational
physiotherapist. We have 2 1/2 Physiotherapy
assistants working in the gym and clerical
support.
Staffing:
Band 7 Physiotherapist Karen Colclough (Static
part-time).
Band 6 Physio – Rachel Yerburgh (Static)/ Tim
Barker (Static), Mark Lillywhite (Static)
Band 5 Physio
Rotational
Assistants
Hayley Donaghy,
Hannah Ruczowski (Part time), Alex Lee
Clerical Support Hilary Weldrick, Anna-Leah,
Anna Kellaway,
Conditions likely to be seen whilst on placement
Ankle: Fractures, soft tissue injuries,
osteoarthritis (OA),
Tibia / Fibula fractures;
Knee: ligament reconstructions, fractures, soft
tissue injuries, Knee Replacements, Anterior
Knee Pain, OA, osteotomies.
Hip: fractures, replacements, groin pain, OA,
labral tears.
Learning Opportunities
Class taking;
Diary and caseload management;
MDT working with Out-Patient OT;
Lower limb assessment and treatment skills;
Electrotherapy;
Clinical reasoning;
General Information
Exercise progression.
Working hours are generally Mon – Fri between
8.30am and 5pm, however these may vary
slightly depending on your Clinical Educator.
Uniform of tunic or white polo shirt, navy trousers
or smart navy tracksuit bottoms and shoes /
trainers.
Students are welcome to use the staffroom at
lunch time or league of friends canteen (junction
9) or there is a small café at Junction 3 in the
main hospital. Lunch time will vary between 30
minutes and 1 hour in line with Clinicians hours of
work.
Lockers and changing facilities are available for
use over the placement.