Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith - Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead for Physiotherapy

Sarah Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Physiotherapy at University College Birmingham. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and has extensive clinical experience in large acute hospitals across the North and West Midlands, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where she specializes in respiratory care and inpatient physiotherapy.

Education

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Research & Teaching

Her teaching focuses on Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Studies, and Practice-Based Learning. She is currently pursuing a PGCE Cert in Higher Education to further enhance her academic contributions. Her clinical work at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham ensures her teaching integrates cutting-edge practices in respiratory care.

External Engagements

Sarah maintains active clinical involvement, working weekends at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham’s respiratory service, which directly informs her teaching to prepare students for professional practice.