Paul Millington
Biography
Paul is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a broad range of clinical experience primarily within the field of musculoskeletal (MSK) practice in a variety of clinical settings ranging from semi-professional sport to the NHS. He has held the position of Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Lower Limb at a local NHS Foundation Trust and has been a senior MSK Physiotherapist at 3 large NHS Organisations. He has extensive experience of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in the following clinical areas - Orthopaedic Gymnasium; Shoulder Rehabilitation; Chronic Pain; Spinal; Hands & Plastics and Pilates. He also has a breadth of clinical experience across the breadth of physiotherapy practice in the following clinical areas; Orthopaedics (Elective & Trauma); Paediatrics; Acute Neurology; Acute Medicine; Stroke Rehabilitation; Respiratory Care; Intermediate & Community Care. He continues to work clinically in addition to his academic work.
He has been a previous representative for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Paul has worked with in consultation with local and national clinical stakeholders in designing new academic provision around advanced practice (AP) and emerging roles within physiotherapy practice such as First Contact Practitioner (FCP) where he is the programme lead.
Research
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, emerging roles within advanced practice, healthcare practice placements, clinical supervision
Teaching
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, physiological sciences, health promotion, clinical supervision, enhanced practice
Professional activities
Awards (1)
- Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) (1 January 2019)
Education (5)
- University of Bradford - MSc
- University of Bradford - BSc (Hons)
- Anglia Ruskin University - PG Cert Learning & Teaching (Higher Education)
- Sydney, Australia - Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Newcastle University - BSc (Hons)
Professional associations (3)
- Health & Care Professions Council Registered, Regulatory body
- Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Professional Body
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Senior Fellow
Publications
Online multimedia (1)
Winter skiing holidays: how to get ski fit and avoid an injury.
Millington PM, Ayre CA, Moseley J (2018) The Conversation.
Other publication (1)
How much exercise is too much?
Millington PM, Ayre CA, Moseley J, Briggs, A (2020) The Conversation.
Peer reviewed journal (4)
Factors that influence the quality of the clinical supervision experience in a First Contact Physiotherapy (FCP) Role - The perspectives of supervisors and supervisees – A qualitative analysis.
Millington PM;Snaith B;Edwards L;Carus CA (2024) Manual Therapy. 70
Outpatient services post-COVID-19: a paradigm drift or shift?
Edwards, L; Millington, P; Gill, P; & Millington, J (2020) British Journal of Health Care Management. 26
Healthcare practice placements: back to the drawing board?
Millington PM, Hellawell MR, Graham C, Edwards L (2019) British Journal of Health Care Management. 25
Healthcare practice placements: back to the drawing board?
Millington, Paul; Hellawell, Michael; Graham, Claire; Edwards, Lisa (2019)
Published report (1)
Advanced Practice: Research Report
Hardy M, Snaith B, Edwards L, Baxter J, Millington P, Harris M (2021) Health & Care Professions Council.