Physiotherapy Assistant
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I am 23 years old, and I have currently received my bachelor’s degree in Sport and
Exercise Therapy at Leeds Beckett University. I am an ambitious and hardworking individual, therefore have often received recognition for my commitment and dedication, especially in sporting achievements.
I currently work within the NHS Service as a Physiotherapy Assistant where I am able to demonstrate good communication, organisation and leadership skills within the Multidisciplinary Team. I was also aware of the health and safety procedures to ensure the safety of more vulnerable individuals. This enables me to gain knowledge of working as part of a team, developing time management skills and a good attendance record. I believe I am a conscientious, motivated, and hardworking individual.
e Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Physiotherapy
Assistant band 2 (November 2022 – current)
I am currently working as a Physiotherapy Assistant at The Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital within Orthopaedics, Women’s health and Musculoskeletal department.
My role within orthopaedics, trauma and elective acute inpatients, involves orthopaedic handling where I mobilise and assist patients out of bed to progress their mobility, conduct and educate on specific exercises, competently use devices to transfer patients, understand different weight bearing status and to provide appropriate walking aids. Apply, adjust and educate patients on slings, braces,
boots/shoes and continuous passive movement (CPM) machine. Alongside admin duties such as, sending referrals, ordering equipment, assisting organising patient rehabilitation programmes and staffing schedules.
My role within pelvic health is to chaperone in treatment rooms when required assist with classes or patient forums, telephone patients identified by team to organise appointments or to retrieve outcome measure data. I help support my team with tasks related to the care of patients with pelvic health dysfunction and retrieve patient data for analysis and reports as required.
Within Musculoskeletal outpatient department I follow my own caseload through hydrotherapy. This involves using the hydrotherapy pool and continue treatment plans created by the physiotherapist, by either poolside or in pool, under supervision of the physiotherapist.
Body Blitz – Desk Assistant (July 2022 – November 2022)
I previously completed voluntary hours in a local gym to gain administrative experience alongside shadowing a sports therapist along the way. This position involved in working behind a desk and around the gym, I ensured the members sign in correctly and their membership was paid by using Microsoft excel and their business desktop to check. Other duties included signing new members up, handling money from customers and cashing up at the end of my shift.
TGI Fridays – Bartender (May 2021 – August 2021)
During university, I started work at TGI Fridays as a bartender part-time. This job entailed concocting soft drinks and alcoholic cocktails alongside maintaining a warm,
welcoming atmosphere for our guests. I was able to mix drinks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Oli & Joes - Waitress (December 2017 – March 2020)
I previously worked as a waitress at a local restaurant. This entailed serving food,
drinks, and working behind the bar. Working behind the bar entails handling money from the customers, cashing up at the end of the night, and good customer realisations. Working on the floor at the restaurant has given me a chance to enhance my customer service, which enhanced me to gain relationships with the customers, making them feel more comfortable and homely at the restaurant,
alongside receiving excellent service. Other jobs entailed receiving customers’
orders, completing the pass, which was to bring out the food and ensuring it was all on time and correct, and generally making sure the restaurant was clean and running smoothly throughout service.
Potter’s Wheel -Waitress (August 2017 – January 2018)
I worked locally as a waitress at a public house. I usually undertook 4+ hours every
Sunday serving meals, waiting tables, and serving soft drinks from behind the bar,
which has entailed using the cash till.
Working within the restaurant business allowed me to learn important life skills, such as independence and responsibility. This experience also allowed me to problem solve and develop an understanding of the customer and support them with any issues or difficulties. I ensured I was punctual for all my shifts and was flexible to complete extra shifts if needed.
Throughout my time within the restaurant business, I gained experience on how to complete certain tasks, such as the tills, completing drinks, delivering the food and to ensure good service.
Sunniside Guides - Assistant Leader (September 2012- September 2015)
Leeds Beckett University September 2019 – July 2023
