| Personal details |
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| Degree: | Biology |
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| School(s): | School of Biology |
| Year of Graduation: | Jun-2012 |
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| National of: | United Kingdom |
| Employment details |
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| Organisation: | NHS |
| Job title: | Physiotherapist |
| Occupational Sector: | Physiotherapy |
| What has been your route to getting your current position? |
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| After graduation from the University of St Andrews, I completed a two year MSc (pre-reg) in Physiotherapy. I graduated from RGU in January 2015 and started working as a physio in the NHS immediately. |
| What does your job involve ? |
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| The assessment and treatment of patients as an in-patient, outpatient or out in the community.
Working with a large team of other health professionals. |
| What are the best bits of your job ? |
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| Helping patients to meet rehabilitation goals.
The warm hydrotherapy pool isn't too bad either ! |
| Why were you successful? |
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| I volunteered a lot during my time in St Andrews with the first aid society.
I also undertook shadowing with a range of different physiotherapists.
Gained management and leadership skills through part time/ summer working |
| What skills/ knowledge from your degree have you found particularly helpful in this role? |
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| I find the research communication and time
Management skills the most helpful. |
| What advice would you give to students wishing to follow the same path? |
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| The course is an accelerated course so is very time consuming for the two years. With the correct time management you will also be able to enjoy a social life.
The hours of work are normally fairly standard 8.30-4.30 weekdays, however there is an on call requirement and many services are moving to a 7 day service. |
