Caroline Spencer BSc Hons, MChS, HCPC is our Lead Orthopaedic Podiatrist at the Loughbrickland ClinicCaroline has a BSc Hons in Clinical Podiatric Studies, a postgraduate diploma in Gait Analysis and Biomechanics, qualified in local anaesthetics, steroid injection therapy of the foot along with foot and ankle mobilization techniques. Caroline is registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (MChS).
Presently, Caroline Spencer is also one of the few Specialist Orthopaedic Podiatrists in Northern Ireland working in the Orthopaedic ICATS team in the Southern Trust liaising with the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons at Musgrave Park Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital along with the specialists GPs, Physiotherapists and Orthotists who are all part of this team in treating foot and lower limb problems.
Caroline's previous Posts to this have been:
- Specialist Orthopaedic ICATS Podiatrist in the Belfast Trust from 2008 until February 2016 specialising in the assessment & treatment of all foot and lower limb conditions in the Orthopaedic team.
- Pediatric Specialist Podiatrist specializing in children's lower limb problems at the South Eastern Trust in Northern Ireland from 2004 until 2008
- Extended Scope Podiatrist for lower limb pain at the Medway Trust in England 2003
- Private practice in Kent
- Diabetic Podiatrist at Guy's Hospital and King's College Hospital in London.
Caroline has extensive experience in assessing and treating a wide range of patients from children, to the ever day walker who suffers from aches and pains along with a large number of athletes including runners, gaelic, soccer, hurling, rugby, hockey, tennis and badminton players.
Caroline also has a keen interest in running having taken part in many half and full marathons herself, as well as working with and being a member of the local running club. This has enabled her to build an extensive knowledge base in the assessment and treatment of all running and sports injuries.
Nicola McConville - SecretaryBorn and educated in England and qualified as a dental nurse from Wulfrun College Wolverhampton. Nicola has worked as a senior dental nurse in the past for a large NHS/Private practice for 15 years. Duties included the smooth running and chair side assistance of 2 surgeries, ordering of materials, developing and reading of x-rays, the training of junior nurses, the writing up of all patient charts and reception duties such as answering the telephone and booking appointments. After moving to Northern Ireland she became a stay at home mum to her 3 children but has on occasions worked holiday cover for a Banbridge dentist in both the surgery and reception. With her children now grown up she has been able to bring these valuable skills to the Loughbrickland Clinc.