Leisha Nimmo- brown

With over two decades of experience in client-facing roles—including a significant tenure in the salon industry and a dedicated transition into healthcare and rehabilitation—I am a highly adaptable, compassionate, and results-driven professional. My career is marked by a consistent ability to navigate challenging situations with integrity, accountability, and a deep sensitivity to individual needs. I excel in both team environments and independent capacities, consistently delivering professional and empathetic care.

My recent and extensive professional development throughout 2025 and 2026 includes advanced certifications in Somatic Trauma-Informed Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, NLP, and Human Optimisation. This continuous learning journey has equipped me with cutting-edge therapeutic and coaching methodologies, enhancing my ability to empower individuals to achieve their full potential. I am now seeking to leverage my comprehensive skill set—combining practical experience with advanced theoretical knowledge—in a role that champions continuous growth and impactful patient-centered or client-focused outcomes.

Rehab Practitioner, Community Stroke Team at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) (2022-06 – Present)

Actively contribute to a pilot scheme as a Band 4 Rehab Practitioner, delivering diverse evidence-based therapies directly within patients' homes across the community stroke pathway.

• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, participating in the formal acceptance and discharge of patients, ensuring seamless transitions of care.
• Act as a key worker for an allocated caseload of stroke patients, coordinating care, monitoring progress, and serving as the primary point of contact for patients and their families.
• Administer, score, and interpret validated psychological outcome measures, reporting findings accurately to qualified professionals to inform clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Collaborate closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working directly within and contributing to PT and OT care plans to support rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct clinical assessments and compile detailed written reports, feeding findings back to the supervising qualified professionals to support ongoing treatment planning.
• Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), implementing and supporting SLT plans in the community setting to promote communication and swallowing rehabilitation.
• Carry out wellbeing nursing tasks including blood pressure monitoring, contributing to holistic patient health surveillance and early identification of clinical concerns.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment by recognising personal limitations and proactively seeking peer consultation to ensure optimal patient safety and care quality.
• Engage in continuous professional development, including wellbeing training and specialised stroke knowledge, to enhance therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate comprehensive patient and family support, fostering a holistic recovery environment.
• Continuously improve IT proficiency, embracing new technologies to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.

Rehab Assistant at Priory Central Healthcare (2019-11 – 2021-06)

• Provided compassionate care on a challenging behavioral brain injury ward, consistently demonstrating confidence and sensitivity in interactions with vulnerable patients.
• Maintained patient dignity through respectful and empathetic engagement, even in high-pressure situations.
• Expertly applied conflict resolution techniques, including PMVA and breakaway training, to de-escalate challenging behaviors and ensure a safe environment.
• Managed patient logistics, including transportation to appointments and social events, ensuring timely and safe access to services.
• Collaborated effectively with supervisors and team leaders, providing accurate and timely reports on patient needs and progress.

Care Assistant at South Northants Homecare (2019-02 – 2019-11)

Senior Stylist at Elliott Reeve Hairdressing, Weston Favell Shopping Centre (2014-04 – 2021-11)

Stylist at NVME Hair Salon, Northampton, Northants (2013-04 – 2014-04)

Barber at Vince's Barbershop, Kettering, Northants (2011-01 – 2012-07)

Senior Barber / Senior Stylist at Jason Austin, Kettering, Northants (2009-12 – 2011-01)

Barber at Groom Room, Wellingborough, Northants (2009-07 – 2009-12)

Senior Stylist Manager at Nicki's Hair Salon, Wellingborough, Northants (2008-05 – 2009-01)

• Managed day-to-day salon operations, overseeing a team of stylists and ensuring consistently high standards of client service.
• Responsible for appointment scheduling, staff rostering, and cash reconciliation at close of business.
• Maintained strict adherence to health and safety protocols across the salon environment.

Senior Stylist / Assistant Manager at Mirror Image (Jason Austin), Wellingborough, Northants (2005-11 – 2007-11)

• Supported the salon owner in all aspects of business management, deputising in their absence.
• Supervised junior staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to develop team capability.
• Managed client relationships, handled complaints professionally, and ensured a high standard of customer experience.

Stylist at Toni and Guy, Luton, Bedfordshire (2004-10 – 2005-05)

Manager at Mirror Image (Jason Austin), Various, Northants (2001-11 – 2004-05)

• Held full managerial responsibility across multiple salon locations, overseeing all operational, financial, and staffing functions.
• Recruited, inducted, and developed team members, building a cohesive and high-performing workforce.
• Managed stock control, supplier relationships, and budget oversight to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Drove client retention and business growth through exceptional service standards and proactive relationship management.
• Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all sites.

Barber at Elliott Reeve Barbershop, Rushden, Northants (2000-08 – 2001-11)

Junior Hair Stylist at Gleneagles Hair Salon, Wellingborough, Northants (2000-02 – 2000-08)

Trainee NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship at Calcutters Hair Salon, Wellingborough, Northants (1997-05 – 1999-11)

Trainee NVQ Level 1 Apprenticeship at Zanadu Hair Salon, Wellingborough, Northants (1996-01 – 1997-05)

Access to Higher Education – Wellingborough College, Wellingborough, Northants (2008)

GCSEs in English Language, Mathematics, Science – Wellingborough College, Wellingborough, Northants A Levels in Health and Social Care, Psychology, History, Politics – Wellingborough College, Wellingborough, Northants

NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing – Northampton College, Northampton, Northants (1999)

NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing – Link Training Hair Academy, Northampton, Northants (1997)