PMG Election 2008 Nominees

Donna Cowan

Head Of Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Chailey Heritage Clinical Services

Proposer: Nigel Shapcott

Seconder: Paul Taylor

Dr Donna Cowan has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering. She worked in the Centre of Rehabilitation Engineering (CoRE) at King’s for 7 years as a research fellow and course co-ordinator, whilst also managing a regional electronic AT service. Donna joined Chailey Heritage Clinical Services in 2000, and became head of their Rehabilitation Engineering Service in 2002. Chailey specialises in 24-hour posture management research and AT development for children with complex physical disability. Among other things Donna is a trustee of FAST and Chair of RAATE.

Craig Egglestone

Rehabilitation Engineer, Regional Rehabilitation Engineering Mobility Service, Middlesbrough

Proposer: Brian Smith

Seconder: Joanne McConnell

A Rehabilitation Engineer with 19 years Clinical experience; part of a team of Regional Engineers supporting 12 Wheelchair Services/PCTs in the Northern Region. An Incorporate Engineer with an HNC in Mechanical & Production Engineering. City & Guilds in QA. I have completed the Invacare Impetus Training Programme and Sunrise STEPS Education & Training Program. A Member of the Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (IPEM) since 2001.
A co-opted member on PMG Executive Committee + NTE Sub-Committee since April 2007, and, having enjoyed my year, I wish to retain a position on Committee to work with others to promote the virtues of PMG.

James Foy

Rehabilitation Engineer, Rehabilitation Engineering Division, Medical Engineering & Physics, Kings College Hospital

Proposer: D J Long

Seconder: James Hollington

Rehabilitation engineer within Kings Rehabilitation Engineering Department (RED) since October 2000, providing support to Wheelchair Services in West Sussex with a combined client base of approx 12,000-14,000 users. During this time I have developed my clinical skills and experience with the support of RED, and completed a part-time MSc in Clinical Engineering from Cardiff University. As a co-opted member of the new PMG website development sub-committee I already liaise with PMG committee members and staff involved with the online membership and NTE areas. If I am elected to the PMG Executive Committee my work in helping develop the website would be easier and far more effective.

Jo Jex

Active Design Ltd

Proposer: Terry Pountney

Seconder: K D Barton

Jo is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist who has worked with children with disabilities for many years. She has worked in a variety of settings, clinically and, more recently, within the commercial setting, providing education and support for a range of clinicians using postural management. This gives her an insight into how posture and mobility work in different settings and how PMG can support its members. Jo has excellent clinical and communication skills. She continues to engage in acquiring new knowledge and skills, has completed modules at master’s level, and is a clinical educator.

Martin Moore

Senior Rehabilitation Engineer, Wheelchair & Special Seating Service, Bristol DSC

Proposer: Geoff Iles

Seconder: Richard Pearse

I have worked at the Wheelchair and Seating Service in Bristol for over 12 years as a Rehabilitation Engineer covering all aspects of wheelchair and seating provision. I have been an active member of the PMG committee for two terms and am the current vice-chair (due to stand down at the 2008 AGM). I feel that I still have a valuable contribution to make to the committee as a whole and also to the sub-committees on which I sit. As a member of the NTE and Education sub-committees I have been part of teams that have organised some excellent training days and NTE’s, and would relish the opportunity to continue this work.

Clare Wright

Clinical Research Manager, James Leckey Design Ltd

Proposer: David Porter

Seconder: James Leckey

Qualified in 1994 from University of Ulster as an occupational therapist, I have ten years’ clinical expertise in community paediatrics, with managerial responsibility for five of these. I have qualitative research skills in a posture and mobility related topic with a Master in Clinical Research award pending, and am a co-opted member of the PMG R&D sub-committee. Currently, as clinical research manager for a leading design and manufacturing company, I have also acquired a business viewpoint. Combined with this unique experience, I believe my innovative approach and enthusiastic attitude would bring a valuable perspective and contribution to the work of PMG.