Christopher Bellis
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy (MSK)
Chris graduated as a physiotherapist in 2004. He worked in rotational posts within the NHS before specializing in musculoskeletal care. He has worked in musculoskeletal assessment/triage and management, Rheumatology and First Contact Practitioner roles. He has developed advanced competencies such as non-medical Independent Prescriber and is also qualified to perform joint and soft tissue injections as well as having non-medical referrer rights. He continues to work part time as a Clinical Specialist First Contact Practitioner.
Chris is a Senior Lecturer on the Physiotherapy programme and also contributes to modules across the Allied Health and Sports Injury programmes. He gained a distinction in his MSc in Advanced Practice in Healthcare in 2016 and has completed a PGCert in Teaching in Higher Education in 2022. In 2024 he was awarded a First into Research Fellowship from RCBC Wales. He is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Liverpool.
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Understanding the ‘Preparedness’ of Physiotherapy Graduates in Wales: A Pilot Qualitative Study, Bellis, Christopher |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Fellow (FHEA) | Advance HE |
| 2017 | Supplementary/Independent Prescribing for Nurses, Pharmacists & Allied Professionals | Glyndwr University |
| 2004 | BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | University of Liverpool |
| 2016 | Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection | Keele University |
| 2024 | Innovation & Immersive Technology Level 6 | Wrexham University |
| 2016 | MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare (Distinction) | University of Liverpool |
| 2022 | Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction) | Glyndwr University |
| 2024 | First into Research Fellowship | RCBC Wales |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function |
|---|---|
| HCPC | Member |
| Chartered Society of Physiotherapy | Member |
| British Society for Spondyloarthritis | Member |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject | From/To |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool | MSc | Advanced Practice in Healthcare | 2016 |
| University of Liverpool | BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy | Physiotherapy | 2001 - 2004 |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh | Professional Proficiency | Professional Proficiency | Professional Proficiency |
Other Activities
| Description |
|---|
| End Point Assessor for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeships |
Teaching Interests
Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
Biopsychosocial model
Communication skills
Anatomy and physiology
Research
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | PHY502 |
| Building Physiotherapy Practice 1 | PHY410 |
| Developing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Practice | PHY509 |