Julie Chorlton is an accomplished and respected Clinical Lead and Rehabilitation Specialist with over 35 years of experience. Her career spans various sectors; including the NHS, insurance, case management, and disability assessment. A Registered General Nurse (RGN) with intensive care, disability, and medico-legal expertise, Julie has held senior leadership roles in national rehabilitation companies and has a proven track record in delivering high-quality, client-centred care.
Julie has worked extensively with individuals facing catastrophic injuries including spinal and brain injury, complex care needs, and mental health challenges, providing clinical assessments, service oversight, and rehabilitation planning. She is also experienced in business development and clinical governance, having successfully led and grown multi-disciplinary teams. Julie also has over 5 years of being a Safeguard Lead and is the current Lead at Serious Injury law.
Her ability to bridge the clinical, legal, and personal aspects of rehabilitation makes her a genuine support for individuals and their families, who are navigating life after injury.
An excellent communicator at all levels who puts the client at the heart of what she does.
Areas of Specialism
- Catastrophic Injury Case Management
- Mental Health & Disability Assessment
- Clinical Governance & Team Leadership
- Medico-Legal & Insurance Liaison
- Case Management & Consultancy
- Safeguarding
Career Highlights
- Clinical Lead & Business Director – Rehab Without Walls
- Case Manager – Anglia Case Management
- Complex Needs Case Manager – Communicare
- Disability Assessor & Manager – Capita (DWP)
- Customer Relationship Director – Corpore Ltd
- Head of Operations & Business Development – Kynixa Ltd
- Insurance Nurse Specialist – Unum Provident
- Night Nurse Manager – Epsom General Hospital NHS Trust
- ITU/CCU Nurse & Staff Roles – NHS & Private Sector (UK & Australia)
Qualifications & Professional Registration
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- ENB 100 Certificate in adult intensive care
- ENB 998 Certificate in training and assessing for nurses
- Certificate in Management Open University
Case studies:
ANON:
A 35 yr old male was left with a brain injury in a case where liability was complicated and likely involved contributory negligence. The client had visa issues and was married with a 4 year old and a new baby at the time, neither partner was working and were not on any benefits at the time.
Julie supported the client by:
- Supporting the wife with telephone calls and helping to get food parcels arranged for the family.
- Got Social Services to refer the client for a ‘Social Prescriber’ appointment which resulted in him getting free gym membership which helped him both mentally and physically.
ANON:
A lady in her mid-thirties was involved in an accident at work which left her with anxiety and some pain in her foot.
- At the time she was referred to our rehabilitation team she as still working. Julie advised her she should not be.
Julie supported the client by:
- Advising her to seek assistance from GP and ask for anti-anxiety medication and to be signed off work.
- Liaising with her employer to fund counselling and private physio for her.
The clients condition has improved and has thanks Julie for her support.
