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Physiotherapist and Head of UHL Therapy Services, passionate champion of rehab & the role of therapy in improving patient outcomes

Leicester, England
Joined April 2013
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2 years
This powerful reminder of the importance of actively listening & engaging was shared by @HelenBevan earlier. Listeningโ€ฆ. one of the greatest tools in the leadership toolbox: so simple, so effective, if done properly
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โ€ฆ 24 years ago today. Time heals but the memories remain. Thinking of my beautiful boy today ๐Ÿ’”
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4 years
#WeActiveChallenge day 12 - still too hot! Apologies for picture ๐Ÿ˜‚ but had to resort to planks and lower limb exercises in paddling pool today - actually bearable and exercised for 20 mins so feeling good! #AHPsActive @scft_ahp @sussexahps
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Thanks to everyone @uhltherapy for being so welcoming on my first day @Leic_hospital - fantastic to meet so many & spend time with @laurichmeadows who has been doing great things! See you tomorrow #LeicesterGeneral team!
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2 years
Really useful reminder to support prompt recognition of signs of burnout in our teams - & ourselves. The need to #BeKind to our teams and ourselves has never been more important
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4 years
For @nhs_scft staff in all teams & services - check out our #COVID19 body poster! Useful reminder on all the potential short and long term #communityrehab needs of patients. Lots of useful resources to support staff & patients available! @scft_ahp @sct_ttthealth
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5 years
After 30 years working clinically as Childrenโ€™s physio have put my tunic on for the first time in many years to join @sct_ahp therapists piloting weekend working at Bognor! The tunic may be a different size but enthusiasm for my work still the same! ๐Ÿ˜Š @nhs_sct #ProudToBeAHP
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
So โ€ฆ #AHPsActive begins! Plan for the day came unstuck when lost my door keys & gym card, so instead I present you extra vigorous cleaning & balance work with duster mop! @WeAHPs @nhs_scft @SheilaDoughty @juliafairhall3
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So, finally after 8 years of hard work, 65 hospital admissions with severe asthma the kiddo has only gone & done it! Dr Jess Speller will be on the wards in Leicester very soon! So super proud of your hard work, perseverance, resilience throughout the past few years @Spells95 ๐Ÿ˜˜
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2 years
This will be my favourite #AHPsActive post this year! Lots of red carpet steps at premiere of #TheHouseOfTheDragon - even got to sit on the iron throne! Thank you #SkyVIP ๐Ÿ˜Š - and we even had to run after as it was raining! @WeAHPs No spoilers - but brilliant!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ฑ
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Times passes, pain fades but the memories remain. Thinking of our daughter Abigail Lucy on what would have been her 22nd birthday, & thinking of others who are going through the pain of #BabyLoss
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2 years
So a very large chapter of my life ended today - I have left copies of some of my favourite books for all of the @nhs_scft #AHPs to borrow & read at leisure! I hope they inspire others as they did me on my #leadership journey. Be kind, show compassion, listen well & enjoy!
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4 years
Big congrats to our very own band 5 @CharlotteHayers who won an excellence award at her graduation ceremony @BrightPhysios yesterday. So great to have such excellent students choosing to work in community @nhs_scft - and flourishing! Well done Charlotte ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @sjryan15 @sjinman76
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2 years
Saw this again earlier - such a useful reminder that small steps help achieve great things. Always good to remind ourselves of this when weโ€™re having a fraught day & feel have achieved nothing ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Time heals the pain but memories remain โ€ฆ canโ€™t believe our second daughter would be 23 today. In a heartbeat go right back in NICU @ St Georgeโ€™s where you fought for life, & always imagine each year where life would have taken you. #Cardiomyopathy โค๏ธโค๏ธ
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What a pleasure to hand over the December Star of the Month Award to @MichelleGibb_PT today - definitely one of our shining stars @uhltherapy & one of the most enthusiastic & passionate #physios I have ever met - such an asset to our service! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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3 years
Quite emotional this evening - the daughter FINALLY completed her last exam @ med school: (despite her lungs trying to scupper this due to the pollen!!) 8 years of hard work & ill health but a mighty resilient & compassionate doctor nearly there! #SuperProudMum (& broke!)
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
A second #AHPsActive photo of the day - had to be done @Lucyscragg @juliafairhall3 ๐Ÿ˜œ - I give you Yoga Barbie! Just a little bit of balance work whilst waiting for the film after work ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Excited to announce that a deputy ADAHP role here @nhs_scft is now on #NHSJobs . Looking to further develop your strategic leadership skills in a great organisation? This could be the role for you! Please share - & contact me for a chat if interested๐Ÿ˜€
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1 year
Another @uhltherapy superstar ๐Ÿคฉgot his #NHS #LongServiceAward today . Take a bow @richwoodphysio : 30 years service ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
After my last #AHPLeads planning day @nhs_scft today I want to give a big shout out to my wonderful team - loved reflecting on how the team has grown & developed over the past 4 years. Super proud of each & every one of you & looking forward to hearing about future progress ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Very proud to showcase our fantastic #AHP professions & the brilliant work that all our @uhltherapy teams are doing in collaboration with our other professional colleagues @Leic_hospital & @NHS_LLR Thanks @HoggJulie @HayleyHodgsonOT @LeighClayton92 for a great chat. ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
37 of years service in our wonderful #NHS75 - so proud of all the patients & families I have helped support & treat over that time. Have also been on the receiving end of great #NHS care & support - & certainly my daughter would not still be here without it. Happy Birthday NHS!
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2 years
Congrats to our first @nhs_scft #physiotherapy #apprentice @emzwinsa , who has somehow found the time to hit the winning runs in #TheHundred final at #Lords this afternoon! Well done Emily! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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2 years
Excited to meet Sabrina our first #ACP physiotherapy MSc apprentice in waiting @Leic_hospital this morning, discussing how we can maximise the use of her skills in the #RADS team in #ED & demonstrate impact. Looking forward to seeing this role grow ๐Ÿ˜Š @uhltherapy @laurichmeadows
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Great to see #innovative work by @Leic_hospital showcased on the local news tonight - & highlighting the importance of #rehab in getting patients home - good work @uhltherapy ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @laurichmeadows
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1 year
I know he doesnโ€™t look old enough, but very happy to present a #NHS #LongService award to @Philsykes40 today. ๐Ÿ˜Š @uhltherapy
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Very excited to get the 1st draft of our #AHP #CPD handbook which @rolf_charlotte from @nhs_scft #Comms team has made look fabulous (thank you Charlotte!) This is building on the great work of @Suzi43770144 when on secondment in our #AHPLeadership team & coming out soon to all!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
11 months
32 years apart - our honeymoon and our wedding anniversary today: nothing much has changed in between our visits to Greece!๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
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1 year
Finally caught our General Hospital admin legend aka โ€œThe Bossโ€ Dhiru today to hand over his #NHS #LongService award: 19 years of keeping all of us @uhltherapy in check ๐Ÿ˜ŠThanks Dhiru, we would be lost without you! @Leic_hospital
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Just want to say a great big thank you to the @uhltherapy team today who have moved all furniture out of #MSK , rebooked patients for next week so @Leic_hospital has more space to care for v sick patients this weekend & next week #SuperProud #Teamwork @laurichmeadows @RobinBinks
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Finally! Got to Leicester to be @Spells95 โ€œbubbleโ€! So hard not having daughter hugs for the past 5 months - she has been amazing shielding alone, having 5 admissions with her asthma in lockdown but now returned to her medical placements. Made of strong stuff my girl! #Proud ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Couldnโ€™t end #AHPsActive without a return to your favourite picture @Lucyscragg & @juliafairhall3 ๐Ÿ˜œ Hair may be a mess but have definitely improved my swimming technique & speed over the month ๐Ÿ˜Š Thanks to all my fab colleagues who have made the past month such fun @WeAHPs
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Love that we arrived 15 mins early to Lanzarote on the first air traffic controllers strike. Am off to enjoy these views for the next few days #RestAndRelaxation ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š
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2 years
Lovely to have such fantastic news in my last week in role @nhs_scft . Our growth in student placement hours over the last 2 years has been amazing - more than doubling!! Well done to all our fantastic @scft_ahp staff for their hard work & our leads for the encouragement & support
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
10 months
Sorry folks, super proud mum moment here! โฆ @Spells95 โฉ up for national award tomorrow. Not sure how my whiny toddler (sorry Jess!!๐Ÿ˜‚) has turned into this amazingly strong and talented young lady who I am in awe of every day ๐Ÿ˜Š โฆ @Leic_hospital โฉ
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3 years
Great catch up this morning with @nmuir1 visiting the fantastic new school of nursing & AHP @chiuni & discussing how we can work together to support our future #AHP workforce. Lots of ideas bounced around: a great way to end the week ๐Ÿ˜Š @nhs_scft @sussexahps @Sussex_HCP
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Another example of the importance of giving staff time to explore their own development needs & next career steps. A #coaching #careerconversation with @AdamNol51280173 helped with decision making - & helped us retain a fab member of @uhltherapy
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2 years
Fantastic to hear about the results achieved by the #RAD team in #ED @Leic_hospital - 70-80% patients discharged back home from the front door, with the care, equipment & support needed, preventing several acute hospital admissions every day. Great work across the system @NHS_LLR
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
5 months
Today is a difficult day. The day our little familyโ€™s lives changed forever, a day when we had to watch our new born son lose his fight for life. The pain never goes but lessens with time. Just a reminder that we never know what is going on for others so please #BeKind
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
I spoke very quickly on Friday to @BrightPhysios students about the importance of treating staff with compassion; have just seen this which shows exactly why treating colleagues with respect has a direct impact on patient care & is so important (click on pic for the whole story)
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
In memory of my beautiful Luke & Abbie #WaveOfLight2020 #BabyLossAwarenessWeek . Remembered each & every day xx
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
#Proudmum share! Despite spending much of her medical training in & out of hospital with her dodgy lungs @Spells95 still found time to develop this website, now available as an app. Great resource for all #healthcareprofessionals & students. Take a look ๐Ÿ‘€
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TeachMePhysiology
3 years
๐Ÿ“ฑTeachMePhysiology - now available FREE as a dedicated app on mobile and tablet ๐Ÿ“ฑ iOS - Android -
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 months
What a beautiful day today, but this date always filled with sadness in our household โ€ฆ thinking of our beautiful 2nd daughter Abbie on what would be her 24th Birthday; medicine is amazing but still canโ€™t cure all. #MyStarInHeaven #CongenitalHeartConditions #ResearchIsKey
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
For my babies Luke & Abbie xx Think of you every day x #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
This has been a difficult week for those of us in healthcare โ€ฆ needed to visit my own #NeonatalAngels today, reflecting on the fantastic, empathetic care we received during the most difficult time in our lives - & so sad that such brilliant staff who go above & beyond every day
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4 months
Caught the @uhltherapy #admin legend that is Dhiru this morning - 20 years of keeping all the therapy staff based at #LeicesterGeneral in line: a great support to us all! Thanks Dhiru ๐Ÿ˜Š
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4 years
So today is my Birthday & whilst I have enjoyed being on call @nhs_scft with some brilliant colleagues ๐Ÿ˜Š my best present by far was daughter @Spells95 getting her vaccine. CEV, but determined to continue working on frontline as med student I am now much happier! #COVIDVaccine
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4 years
Proud mum moment at lunchtime today - @Spells95 aced her year 4 med school exams: top decile & distinction despite 11 hospital admissions during lockdown. Asthma clearly does not kill off brain cells!! Has taught her how to be an empathetic clinician though! #proud #resilience
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Look after yourselves all @nhs_sct super staff - the below is a helpful reminder on what to focus on at this difficult time
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Going back to my first love & a bit of tennis โ€œkeepie uppieโ€ this evening - longest I managed was 209 in a row. Little UL workout & great for old lady hand-eye co-ordination!! #AHPsActive day 8
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Nice to end the week working with @HebaJackson @Suzi43770144 & @sjryan15 to talk about our @nhs_scft #Leadership placement with @BrightPhysios . So much interest generated that today weโ€™ve been part of a film for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy to help inspire others ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Itโ€™s days like today that make me appreciate how lucky I am to have worked in such an amazing #AHP career - spent the morning with Paige, one of our new B5 physios @nhs_scft โ€ฆ.
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
So proud of our fab @nhs_sct @sct_ahp clinical skills facilitators Fiona & Scott who have spent the day filming bite size training videos for staff. Energetic, enthusiastic & willing to do everything they can to support staff at this time. Great examples of #SCFT values at work!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
10 months
Canโ€™t believe it was a year ago today that I joined @Leic_hospital & the fantastic team that is @uhltherapy . I want to thank everyone for welcoming me, being brilliant colleagues & all round fabulous!๐Ÿ˜ŠSuper proud of what we have achieved this year & looking forward to the next!
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1 year
Reflecting on my first 6 months @uhltherapy after very productive planning meeting with @laurichmeadows new Deputy Head of Therapies ๐ŸŽ‰this morning. Starting to feel part of the furniture, got plans for this year & feel excited for the future!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Thanks to @CommHospUK for this award - fantastic to have all the hard work to support staff training during the pandemic here @nhs_scft recognised - a brilliant multi-professional team effort! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰ @DiarmaidCrean @Lucyscragg @fionajlong @lamb_donna
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CommHospsUK
4 years
Follow this link to find out more: #CommHosp50
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
I finally caught the elusive Mike Lucas today to present his well deserved @UHLAwards nomination certificates for all he does to support our @uhltherapy #MSK team at LRI. Fantastic to see this excellent clinician & leader recognised in this way ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
I do miss the sea since moving to the Midlands but nothing like an outdoor swim after work to recharge the batteries ๐Ÿ˜Š #AHPsActive day 2
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Excited to end the day with a chat with @MHarrisonPhysio , learning more about his interesting job here @uhltherapy - part #Research , part #Clinical . What a fantastic opportunity to be offering our B5 staff - the passion for this role was so great to hear ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
So sad & horrifying #OckendenReport Brings back personal memories of our own tragedy 24 years ago when #compassion was sadly lacking in the staff delivering our son. The trauma & pain of neonatal death never leaves you - thinking of all those people affected tonight
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Itโ€™s #AHPsDay !! Just want to send a big thank you to all our #AHPs here @nhs_scft : your passion & dedication to your patients & colleagues inspire me every day. Itโ€™s why I love my job!! Letโ€™s all share today why our professions are so wonderful - & important ๐Ÿ˜Š @scft_ahp
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Super proud & honoured to have won special achievement award @nhs_scft #StaffAwards this evening. Only possible because of the fantastic people I have worked with over the years & lovely to catch up with so many of those tonight. Thank you all! #TeamSCFT
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
So itโ€™s my last 2 weeks @nhs_scft as Associate Director of AHPs - a role I am very sad to leave: but excited++ for new adventures with @uhltherapy ! Started the office clear out - found these memories from my #EGA MSc today - not sure the certificate is one I should be proud of!!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
My new bedtime reading has arrived! Looking forwards to the latest work from the inspirational @WestM61 - never has compassion for our staff been more important than now, with staff so stretched & exhausted- whilst continuing to aspire to delivering the best patient care possible
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 months
Lovely evening with the @uhltherapy leads to wish @laurichmeadows well as she goes on her #qualityandsafety secondment. She will be amazing but she will be much missed by me & all the team! Good luck Laura! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 months
Very sad to say goodbye today to @helencrossley65 who has been a great #coaching ally & support since my arrival @Leic_hospital - enjoy your next adventure! I know all of @uhltherapy will miss you - sorry I didnโ€™t know the #OT Helen, would have loved working with you ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
The final chapter of a VERY long journey today - @Spells95 @uniofleicester med school graduation - a journey of lots of ups & downs, but a story of triumph over adversity, resilience & determination : thanks to those @nhs_scft who have supported me to support her through it all
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4 years
#WeActiveChallenge day 17. Swimming after work was hard today, but managed 25 lengths again. Guess who forgot their hairbrush for after though?! Canโ€™t get used to the longer hair, so used to washing and going!! #AHPsActive @scft_ahp @sussexahps
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Excuse my daughterโ€™s language below ๐Ÿ™„ but so many of my friends & colleagues have shared this difficult journey with me (and Jess!) that I wanted to update you all - sheโ€™s so nearly there & despite everything life has thrown at her is doing amazingly! #SuperProudMother !
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Jess ๐Ÿฆฅ
4 years
Screw humble-brags, this is a brag-brag. It took 3 years to complete 4th year thanks to asthma. Iโ€™ve lost count of all my hospital admissions. Today I found out I got top decile in both my written and practical exams. Just spent the last 30 mins sobbing ๐Ÿ˜‚ SCREW YOU ASTHMA!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Fabulous #NHS rainbow on my street tonight! Thanks so much @forgetmenotshire for this - touches like this help make life easier at this time @nhs_sct @sct_ahp . Will be clapping back at you later for all the support! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Lovely treat at the end of the day - delivered by a staff member who I have been coaching - the change has been inspiring to see & why I encourage as many staff as possible to access #coaching or #mentoring to support their careers @nhs_scft @Sussex_HCP @sussexahps I โค๏ธcoaching!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
- super proud mum (& yes @lamb_donna I did shed a little tear!) & super proud she continues to work for the #NHS despite her health issues - a real superstar! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Canโ€™t believe our angel Luke would have been 25 years old today โ€ฆ time lessens the pain but the memories remain ๐Ÿ’”Thinking of you always Luke x
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Loved being back in my tunic today & catching up with the fab therapy team #BWMH @nhs_scft . Great team working & some really patient focused discharge planning to get patients home as quickly as possible. @scft_ahp weekend working supporting that patient flow going well too ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
A weird end to the week & time to be proud & sad. Proud momma moment yesterday watching @Spells95 recite the Declaration of Geneva as she graduates medical school & today would have been our 2nd daughterโ€™s 21st Birthday : always in our thoughts & hearts.
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
5 months
The fantastic work done by our #ward22 @uhltherapy team has been recognised with a nomination for a @UHLBEEaward , great #patientcentred , #MDT working delivering great outcomes ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Great to get round to see some of our @uhltherapy #NHSLongService stars today & hand out their certificates and badges - & say thank you for all their hard work and dedication ๐Ÿ˜Š @Leic_hospital
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Pleased to get a new @uhltherapy lanyard this morning (brilliant idea @laurichmeadows ) Helps create a real team identity, easily recognisable across all 3 sites and in one of my favourite colours as an added bonus!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Getting ready to present the @nhs_scft #AHP Leadership team with awards at our last team meeting of the year ๐Ÿ˜Š So important to take time out & celebrate the hard work of all, particularly in such a tough year. @scft_ahp @sussexahps
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Great to spend the morning working with Rosie from our surgical team @uhltherapy . Energy, enthusiasm & determination in bucketloads ๐Ÿ˜Š Discussed how essential that โ€œnever say noโ€ physio attitude & charm is for giving patients confidence to #GetUpandMove after complex surgery!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
7 months
Fab to catch up with Zack Taylor & present his @uhltherapy special award for Therapy โญ๏ธof the month award for Dec in recognition of his lifesaving actions at his local football club.
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Brilliant recognition for a wonderful service & team - who would have thought a year ago when we started up the service it would need to grow. Fantastic achievement, built on very dedicated clinicians! @EmmaGentle16 @AnaIsla7 @SheilaDoughty
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3 years
The winner is ... ... our Post-COVID Assessment and Support Service, known as PCASS! What an amazing achievement! Congratulations to the whole team from everyone at the Trust - we couldn't be prouder of you. #TeamSCFT
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Fantastic to be with so many @uhltherapy staff this morning celebrating all the #research #audit activity across all our services. So important for clinical practice & great to have so much energy in the room ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
So another year of #AHPsActive is drawing to a close. Itโ€™s been a fantastic way of showcasing the value & importance of staying active in a myriad of different ways - whatever your age, size, gender or profession & has got me back in the gym & pool. Off for a swim now after work!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Fantastic to have @uhltherapy very own @LinzyWolloff shortlisted for the research @UHLAwards . It is fantastic to have such an advocate for research for #AHPs here @Leic_hospital . Linzy is always happy to support & encourage our staff so this nomination is v well deserved! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Some great conversations with @uhltherapy staff today @ Glenfield Hospital - brilliant ideas for improving patient services in range of specialties - #vascular , #LTV & #CDU . Also great to spend time exploring plans for โฌ†๏ธ research & audit in the Q&S meeting - great job Emma!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
โ€ฆ. And this is why we should champion and relish having diversity of thought & personality types in our teams: improves results & output no end if managed well!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
So the offspring @Spells95 got her official GMC registration certificate today: apparently a rite of passage to record (took long enough!๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜œ) so obliged with cheesy pic. Congrats โ€œno longer baby docโ€ Dr Speller!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Work in progress ... but winter wonderland and my outside relaxation zone almost complete ๐Ÿ˜Š ... with the fire lit will be lovely to come home to over the next few weeks
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
... so the lack of hairdresser is not doing much for my #healthandwellbeing ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚but the first crops of potatoes, carrots, spring onions & beetroot does - means yummy lunch & BBQ later. ๐Ÿ˜Š PS if anyone @nhs_sct wants a bag of fresh lettuce message me - am overrun!!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
5 years
Proud โ€œAHP mumโ€ moment @nhs_sct Board Meeting this morning! @debs1_wilson receiving her employee of the month award & one of our @sct_yourfuture patients Nathan talking about the difference our @sct_ahp AHPs and wheelchair services make to his life & independence #AHPsintoAction
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
4 years
Half way reflections with my #Leadership students @Angie_Hulst & @gracephysio_ Great to review their amazing progress & see brilliant project work well underway. #proud ! Teaching me so much too! So important we all support our future workforce by offering placements @nhs_scft
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
we have a cricketing superstar in our midst here @nhs_scft - Emily Windsor our #physio tech and #apprentice starring for the #TrentRockets in #theHundred - first match Sat! She has also scored high marks in her first student placement! Well done Emily ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @scft_yourfuture
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
1 year
Another one of our @uhltherapy wonder women ๐Ÿคฉ getting her #NHS #LongService award - lots to reflect on with 70 years service between us - congrats Emma Pilley!
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
3 years
Good team meeting yesterday - asking everyone to share their โ€œta daโ€ list rather than their โ€œto doโ€ list left me feeling proud of our team & how much we have achieved this year. Well done #teamAHP @nhs_scft . ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @scft_ahp
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
2 years
Out in the garden tonight getting the eye in ready for upcoming rounders matches - watch out @juliafairhall3 @holliejp @Lucyscragg ๐Ÿ˜œ Longest rally with self: 109 hits. Commitment to cause: extremely high (watch video for ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ) #AHPsActive @WeAHPs @scft_ahp
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Sandra Speller ๐Ÿ’™
5 months
Fantastic to catch up with Zack Taylor today & present him with his certificate of nomination for a @UHLBEEaward . Nominated for saving the life of a young footballer who collapsed on the pitch - fab to hear heโ€™s doing really well #BLS #SaveALife @uhltherapy @Leic_hospital ๐Ÿ˜Š
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