Sue Dale

Sue Dale is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and Undergraduate Physiotherapy Placement Lead at Sheffield Hallam University. She teaches clinical education, placement preparation, and employability within the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. Her role includes collaborating with NHS and private practice partners to ensure students experience contemporary healthcare environments through placements. She also supports practice educators in training and supervising students.

Qualified in 1987 from Sheffield City Polytechnic, Sue has extensive clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy alongside her academic roles. She transitioned to academia as an associate lecturer in 2003 and became a permanent lecturer in 2014. Her professional interests include developing innovative clinical supervision methodologies and advancing healthcare education standards.

She leads the PLEASE project, a faculty-wide initiative assessing student preparedness for clinical placements. Her work focuses on bridging academic training with real-world healthcare practice through collaborative partnerships with service providers.

While no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed, her contributions to clinical education and placement coordination reflect her dedication to student success and professional development in physiotherapy.