Dr. Jane Simmonds

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Biography

Jane Simmonds is a Professor of Physiotherapy and Health Education at University College London and the Director of Education at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. She leads the MSc Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy program and serves as the Faculty Graduate Tutor for taught programs. Alongside her academic roles, Professor Simmonds is actively involved in clinical work as the physiotherapy clinical lead at Central Health Physiotherapy's Hypermobility Unit in London. Her educational background includes degrees from the University of Western Australia and Curtin University in Australia, and she holds various qualifications in healthcare education, including a Doctor of Philosophy from Middlesex University. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, since January 25, 2017, and has been a Consultant Physiotherapist at Central Health Physiotherapy since September 1, 2004. Her work is underpinned by a commitment to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities in healthcare. Additionally, she focuses on sustainable development goals such as good health and climate action.

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Experience

Professor (Teaching)

2004-09-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Professor of Physiotherapy and Health Education, Director of Education at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, leading MSc Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy.

Consultant Physiotherapist

2004-09-01 — Present

Central Health Physiotherapy • London, United Kingdom

Physiotherapy clinical lead at the Hypermobility Unit.

Adjunct Associate Professor

2017-01-25 — Present

Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Adjunct position at an Australian university.