Aruni Sandra

HCPC-registered Chartered Physiotherapist with 10 years of clinical experience across the UK, Sri Lanka, and India, in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, neurology, and paediatrics. Skilled in comprehensive assessment, evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation planning, and multidisciplinary team working.

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT - Linden Lodge School - London

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Supports students with diverse learning needs, facilitate learning, promote positive behaviors and ensure a safe and inclusive environment and assist them during therapy programs.

VOLUNTEER PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Linden Lodge School - London

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Provided specialist physiotherapy for children with complex physical and sensory needs, delivering assessments, treatments, postural management, and multidisciplinary support to enhance mobility, independence, and participation in learning and daily activities

VOLUNTEER - KEATS WARD - A. STROKE UNIT-KINGSTON HOSPITAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust - Kingston Hospital

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Gained insight into patient care pathways and rehabilitation needs within an acute hospital setting while facilitating leisure activities (games, puzzles) to encourage relaxation, cognitive stimulation and social interaction.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Crisis Volunteering - Bermondsey Day Centre - Bermondsey

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

Carried out assessment and treatments for patients in the Bermondsey Day Centre for homelessness.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - District General Hospital - Monaragala, Sri Lanka

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Carried out assessments and treatments of patients across specialised clinical rotations, including Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation.

ROTATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST - National Hospital - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Performed advanced physiotherapeutic assessments of patients across various clinical rotations, including the Accident and Trauma Unit, Rheumatology Unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neurosurgery Unit, and medical and surgical wards.

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Impulse Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Treated patients with neurological, pediatric, and musculoskeletal conditions, and sports injuries
• Supported junior staff and student physiotherapists of IIHS

PHYSIOTHERAPY LECTURER AND COORDINATOR - School of Physiotherapy - IIHS

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Conducted lectures for the advanced diploma in Physiotherapy program students and guided physiotherapy students through reflective sessions and community projects

INTERN PHYSIOTHERAPIST - AFTER BPT - ESI Hospital - Bangalore, India

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

Treated patients with neurological, pediatric, Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.

INTERN PHYSIOTHERAPIST - AFTER DIPLOMA - The Central Hospital - Colombo, Sri Lanka

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

Physiotherapeutic management in wards includes patients in the medical, surgical, and neurosurgery wards with senior supervision and engaging with hydrotherapy sessions with senior physiotherapists

Master of Science - Global Healthcare Management - York St John University (2023-01 - 2024-12)

Bachelor - Physiotherapy (BPT) - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2013-01 - 2016-12)

Diploma - Physiotherapy - International Institute of Health Sciences (2009-01 - 2012-12)