Anonymous

Skills

Extensive experience in the UK healthcare system. Strong verbal and written communication Ability to navigate complex concepts in an uncomplicated way Practical experience of planning and delivering lectures and tutorials Excellent presentation and public speaking skills Ability to teach confidently in face-to-face or online/blended settings Mentoring skills, guiding and advising students in their professional and academic progression Skills in giving constructive feedback Knowledge of curriculum design and review Ability to link teaching to professional and regulatory standards Willingness to be innovative in teaching practice Ability to undertake or support research activity Literature searching, critical appraisal, and academic writing skills Knowledge of research ethics and governance Interest in helping to contribute to publications or conferences Effective planning and administrative skills Flexibility and time management across several responsibilities Teamwork and ability to work with colleagues Professional conduct consistent with University and clinical values Dedication to learning equality, diversity, and inclusion Networking abilities - internal and external Virtual learning environment skills, e.g. Moodle Digital interactive learning material development skill Microsoft Office and reference tool skills Willingness to learn and apply new educational technologies.

About

Dear Hiring Manager, As an enthusiastic and dedicated physiotherapist, I would like to apply for the position of Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University. I have a sound clinical background, and I am now ready to move into academia to support high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, incorporating blended and online delivery. I have experience in training Band 2 to Band 4 support staff, mentoring physiotherapy students in practice, and delivering presentations as part of staff training sessions, all of which have developed my teaching, formative feedback, communication, and leadership skills. I firmly believe that evidence-based practice can be applied to education, and so am also keen to contribute to curriculum developments that represent contemporary clinical and professional practice. I am firmly committed to developing a reflective teaching portfolio and participating in scholarly activity to develop my academic practice. Furthermore, I am looking forward to participating in growing the University s research culture by contributing to professional practice and the development of research outputs in the future. I aspire to develop my capabilities in terms of postgraduate supervision and am enthusiastic about contributing to quality assurance, funding bids, and existing units. I am also looking forward to my continued professional development and being part of the wider university community through leadership, mentorship and public engagement. I bring comprehensive skills from working independently in hospitals to community settings. My proficiency as an excellent communicator and patient-centric exercise approach have afforded me positive results from the patient. I am an HCPC and CSP-registered physiotherapist currently working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist at Fairlie Healthcare Group. I provide high standards of clinical care to patients with complex neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions. I specialise in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. My role involves conducting thorough assessments utilizing investigative skills and formulating individualized treatment plans based on clinical reasoning. I also conduct respiratory rounds to manage the respiratory needs of my patients. Through these rounds, I aim to enhance patient outcomes and address both acute and chronic respiratory issues effectively. I also perform individualised pre-assessment before admitting the patient to the home. In addition to managing a designated caseload efficiently, I prioritize clinical needs and time management while assessing and managing clinical risks. As a dedicated physiotherapist, I have developed strong clinical skills in a variety of settings, including fall management, palliative care, and vestibular rehabilitation. I am actively involved in delivering patient-centred care, utilizing evidence-based practices to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. My membership in the ACPIVR has enhanced my expertise in managing vestibular disorders, while regular participation in workshops, such as those on fall prevention, has deepened my understanding of patient safety. Additionally, I am proactive in contributing to my team's learning and development through presentations and collaborative discussions in management meetings, ensuring continuous improvement in patient outcomes. This multifaceted role enables me to deliver comprehensive care while continually enhancing my clinical skills. I recently completed my master s in healthcare management from York St. John University, London Campus, along with my internship as Trainee Assistant Manager in Haven Residential Care Home. I dealt with elderly residents at risk of falls and multiple conditions for assessment and managing their lifestyles in care homes. I managed the unit and the staff working with me for better care and ensuring safety and quality services for all the residents. I actively participated in a multidisciplinary approach and managed the visits of GP, District nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dietitians. I worked in a holistic environment where I had exposure to different clinical conditions with a focus on learning managerial roles. I performed a frailty assessment for the residents to assess risk of falls and maintaining proper guidelines for preventing the risk for them. I was actively involved in documentation and care plan management. I worked closely with the residents and their family for conducting the pre-move in assessment and discharge planning from the care home. As a part of my job role, I checked the medication stock, managed the stock and re-ordered the low stock. I actively participated in conducting the meetings with multidisciplinary team and family members to update the care plans. I participated in numerous training sessions to build my skills. I completed my training on eMAR system, Kradle and RADAR. I joined as a physiotherapist/community-based rehabilitation officer (CBRO) in a non-government organization (NGO) named Karuna Foundation Nepal on 16th December,2020 and worked for 13 months. I worked as a physiotherapy theme lead in a project Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Program where I had supervised and guide 30 community-based rehabilitation facilitator (CBRFs) in Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal. I had to work extensively for assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment approach to uplift the quality of life of persons with disabilities. I was actively involved in home-visit for the assessment and planning of individualized exercise protocol. I lead and managed implementation of Community Based Rehabilitation works in Sankhuwasabha district and worked for capacity building of CBR facilitators through onsite coaching for evidence-based physiotherapy treatment and exercises. I worked extensively on curriculum development and teaching for CBRF. I conducted training to newly recruited facilitators who had to work closely with variety of patient requiring physiotherapy assessment and interventions. I had greater understanding of working in I facilitated for managing the assistive devices by taking measurements and coordinating with the suppliers of the assistive devices. I co-ordinated with several like-minded organizations such as National Federation of Disabled-Nepal and Smile Train for uplifting the quality of life of persons/ children with disabilities. As a part of the project, we had collaboration with Khandbari District Hospital, Sankhuwasabha where I worked as a physiotherapist focusing Musculoskeletal, neurological and paediatric cases. I worked with the hospital team for establishment of new physiotherapy unit in Khandbari District Hospital. With the establishment of a new unit, I learned about basic requirement of equipment and guidelines required for proper functioning of the physiotherapy unit. I worked with multidisciplinary team and was a significant team player for treatment planning of the patients. Through my journey as a community-based rehabilitation officer and physiotherapist, I came across variety of conditions from neonates to elderly populations requiring different approach for treatment. As an autonomous practitioner, I was involved in pre-assessment of the in-patient, planning of exercise protocol and discharge planning liaising with multidisciplinary team. With the exposure of variety cases in the rural part of Nepal to establishing a physiotherapy unit in a governmental hospital, I developed confidence and was motivated to bring change in people s life and the society. I completed my six-month rotational clinical experience training as a physiotherapy intern from Dhulikhel hospital, Kavre, Nepal in 2020. In this period, I was posted in various faculties of Physiotherapy department. I worked in pediatric department, neurology department, intensive care unit (ICU), surgery and medicine ward, gynaecology ward, physiotherapy OPD, orthopedic and traumatology ward and OPD and in community setting for Community Based Rehabilitation. The major roles in all the department included assessment and evaluation of patients, planning and execution of evidence-based physiotherapy intervention under the supervision and guidance of clinical educators/ physiotherapist. Patient -centred safe and effective physiotherapy intervention plan was established and intervention was provided in a competent manner. The quality documentation was prioritized for recording timely progression of patient through the physiotherapy intervention. I had to work extensively in discharge planning and was then checked and authorized by the clinical consultant. I worked in school education through community visits, lecturing on different physiotherapy subjects such as back pain and exercises, pregnancy and pelvic floor management and physical fitness training. I am a highly motivated and dedicated professional who strongly believes in enhancing student learning and supporting the development of future healthcare professionals. My clinical experience instilled in me a sense of responsibility for ensuring high care standards and promoting patient well-being, which are indeed the values I wish to translate into my teaching. I adapt quickly to different environments, constantly searching the literature and evidence-based practice to further my knowledge and keep my teaching contemporary and reflective of best practices. The skills and experience derived during my education and clinical career- mentoring students, training support staff, and developing and delivering teaching events-have prepared me to make significant contributions to this academic role. If given this opportunity, I intend to bring a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to high-quality education and discharging responsibilities to the highest possible standard.