Benjamin Wise

Newly qualified Physiotherapist with MSc (pre-reg) Physiotherapy and BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, with a particular interest in MSK physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation and return to activity. Brings hands-on experience across private MSK practice, semi-professional football, university rugby and rowing, alongside broader clinical exposure across neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic and community settings. Confident in MSK assessment, clinical reasoning, exercise prescription and rehabilitation progression, with additional experience in soft tissue therapy and sporting environments.

A personable, patient-centred and driven clinician committed to understanding individual goals, building confidence and helping patients return to what matters to them.

Neurological/Respiratory Inpatients at Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability (2026-07 – 2026-08)

• Complex patient assessment: Assessed patients with ABI and TBI requiring ventilation via tracheostomy, considering presentation, prognosis, baseline function and individual goals to inform treatment.
• Respiratory & functional rehabilitation: Delivered respiratory and mobilisation interventions to maintain or progress mobility, transfers, functional ability and self-ventilation where appropriate.
• Physiological monitoring: Monitored clinical response to mobilisation and intervention, adapting treatment according to the patient’s presentation, tolerance and safety.
• MDT communication: Worked across two wards, contributing to daily handovers and patient reviews through clear verbal communication and accurate clinical documentation.

Sub-acute MSK at Flint House, Police rehabilitation centre (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• MSK assessment & clinical reasoning: Assessed patients with diagnosed conditions, post-operative needs and undiagnosed MSK injuries to inform individualised rehabilitation plans.
• Independent clinical practice: Progressed to managing patients with increasing independence under distant supervision, completing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation progression.
• Exercise prescription: Prescribed and progressed exercise to improve strength, mobility, conditioning and functional capacity according to presentation and occupational demands.
• Patient education: Delivered a two-part session on back pain and MSK injuries to groups of twenty police officers, communicating rehabilitation principles and their occupational relevance.

MSK outpatients at Oxford Brookes Physiotherapy Clinic (2026-01 – 2026-02)

• MSK assessment & clinical reasoning: Conducted subjective and objective assessments to inform treatment planning and rehabilitation progression under distant supervision.
• Sports rehabilitation: Provided one-to-one rehabilitation for university scholar rowers, considering sport-specific demands when progressing exercise and return to activity.
• Pitch-side experience: Assisted qualified physiotherapists with pitch-side care at university rugby fixtures, gaining exposure to on-field injury assessment and management.
• Soft tissue therapy: Provided soft tissue massage to clients including FA referees during weekly S&C training, adapting treatment to individual presentation for recovery.

Community Therapy at Abingdon Community Hospital (2025-07 – 2025-08)

• Functional assessment: Assessed mobility, functional capacity and falls risk in patients’ homes, providing appropriate mobility aids and guided practice to support safe independence.
• Adaptable communication & MDT working: Adapted rehabilitation and communication to individual needs while collaborating with multiple professionals and care providers following hospital discharge.

Geriatric orthopaedics at Royal Berkshire Hospital (2025-01 – 2025-01)

• Early mobilisation: Supported patients following hip fracture surgery with graded mobilisation, functional rehabilitation and appropriate walking aids from day one.
• Functional assessment & monitoring: Assessed mobility and functional ability, considering post-operative status and comorbidities while monitoring physiological response to exercise.
• Discharge-focussed rehabilitation: Contributed to rehabilitation and discharge planning alongside the ward MDT, supporting safe functional independence.

Student Content Developer at Oxford Brookes University (2026-03 – 2026-08)

• Attention to detail & accessibility: Reviewed and edited university course resources to meet accessibility requirements and ensure clear, inclusive content.

Peer Assisted Learning Leader (PALL) at Oxford Brookes University (2025-10 – 2026-08)

• Education & communication: Facilitated anatomy and physiology teaching for first-year BSc and MSc Physiotherapy students, collaborating with lecturers to deliver practical learning sessions.

Remote Business Assistant at Need More Time Ltd.

• Professional autonomy & organisation: Supported businesses with administration and business processes, working independently across digital systems, coordinating priorities and solving day-to-day problems.

Sports Therapist & Rehabilitator at Chatham Town FC Women’s (2023-08 – 2024-06)

• MSK injury assessment: Assessed musculoskeletal injuries within a semi-professional women’s football environment and contributed to appropriate injury management.
• Return-to-sport rehabilitation: Developed and progressed individualised rehabilitation programmes to support players’ graded return to training and competitive football.
• Pitch-side care: Provided pitch-side first aid and supported immediate injury management within a competitive sporting environment.

Customer Delivery Driver at Tesco (2020-11 – 2023-03)

Merit in MSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) in Physiotherapy – Oxford Brookes University (2024 – 2026)

First Class BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation – University of Kent (2020 – 2023)