Cara Heath
LE67 1FW,Leicestershire
Summary
Highly motivated MSc Physiotherapy student due to qualify in December 2026, with clinical experience across private musculoskeletal, community, paediatric neurological and specialist rehabilitation settings. Passionate about helping people overcome pain and return to the activities that matter most through evidence-based rehabilitation, exercise prescription and patient education. Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist with excellent communication skills who enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships and is eager to continue developing within private musculoskeletal practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Private musculoskeletal physiotherapy placement/ student clinic
Jo Williams Clinic
Leicester
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Completed subjective and objective assessments independently
- Developed individualised rehabilitation plans
- Prescribed and progressed exercise programmes
- Delivered patient education, including: pain management, recovery and self-management strategies
- Practiced effective communication when explaining rehabilitation plans and exercises
- Independent working
- worked closely with supervising educators to diagnose presenting MSK conditions
Paediatric neurological physiotherapy placement
Queens medical centre, Nottingham University teaching hospitals
Nottingham
2026.04 - 2026.05
- Adapted communication skills to engage children and families
- Delivered goal-focused rehabilitation
- Supported physiotherapists working with children with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Supported and led interventions including gait activities, strengthening, positioning and functional practice
- Developed creative treatment sessions and exercise progression
Adult community therapy placement
LCHS
2025.10 - 2025.12
- Conducted subjective and objective assessments
- Assisted and led rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, strength and functional independence
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and maintained accurate clinical documentation
Specialist and complex care (respiratory and neurological rehabilitation)
Pathfinders
2026.09 - 2026.10
- Upcoming placement focusing on complex neurological and respiratory rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and exercise-based rehabilitation
Private Paediatric physiotherapy clinic shadowing experience
Hopscotch physio
Ashby de la Zouch
- Developed an understanding of delivering person-centred care within a private physiotherapy setting, including building therapeutic relationships and promoting positive patient experiences
- Observed physiotherapists working with children with a range of developmental and physical needs (developmentally delayed, CP, brain tumours) within a private setting
- Developed understanding of family-centred care, goal setting and adapting rehabilitation to individual needs.
Activity leader and camp manager
Tayplay
2022.06 - 2026.05
- Led and organised activities for children within a holiday camp setting, ensuring a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment
- Progressed into a camp manager role, taking responsibility for coordinating activities, supporting staff and maintaining high standards of care
- Built positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues through effective communication and professionalism.
- Developed leadership, organisation, safeguarding and problem-solving skills through planning sessions and responding to individual needs in a fast paced environment
Education
MSc - physiotherapy
University of Lincoln
Lincolnshire 2025.01 -
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Exeter
Exeter 2021.09 - 2024.09
A-levels - physical education, biology and geography
Ashby School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 2019.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Musculoskeletal subjective & objective assessment
- Exercise prescription & rehabilitation progression
- Clinical reasoning & treatment planning
- Patient education & self-management
- Goal setting & person-centred care
- Manual handling & mobility rehabilitation
- Excellent communication & rapport building
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Accurate clinical documentation
- IT: SystmOne, Microsoft Office & SPSS
Affiliations
- County netball player and vice captain - demonstrates commitment, teamwork and leadership skills
- Gym - regularly attend in gym-based training, supporting understanding of exercise progression, movement quality and safe exercise practice
Certification
Level 4 sports massage
Proactive training - December 2025
Additional information
- Fully enhanced DBS checked
Additional CPD
- Shoulder Differential Diagnosis
- Hip Differential Diagnosis
- Knee Differential Diagnosis
- Ankle & Foot Differential Diagnosis
- Elbow Differential Diagnosis
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist and complex care (respiratory and neurological rehabilitation)
Pathfinders
2026.09 - 2026.10
Paediatric neurological physiotherapy placement
Queens medical centre, Nottingham University teaching hospitals
2026.04 - 2026.05
Adult community therapy placement
LCHS
2025.10 - 2025.12
Private musculoskeletal physiotherapy placement/ student clinic
Jo Williams Clinic
2025.06 - 2025.07
MSc - physiotherapy
University of Lincoln
2025.01 -
Activity leader and camp manager
Tayplay
2022.06 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Exeter
2021.09 - 2024.09
A-levels - physical education, biology and geography
Ashby School
2019.01 - 2021.01
Private Paediatric physiotherapy clinic shadowing experience
Hopscotch physio