The Severn Spine Network has appointed a new Network Manager Ryan Doherty and a Network AHP Patrick Shaughnessy.

Ryan will also be managing the Peninsula Spine Network and comes with experience working with BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG and has a nursing background.

Patrick joined the network team as the Lead AHP for Quality Improvement and Education. Patrick is just finishing a Masters qualification in spinal disorders and alongside inpatient spinal surgery has an interest in sports physiotherapy, having previously worked at Liverpool FC Academy.