Dominic Hatch
Godalming,Surrey
Summary
Newly registered HCPC physiotherapist with a BSc (Hons) from Bournemouth University, seeking a Band 5 rotational role within the NHS. Experienced varied placements across MSK, orthopaedics, neurology, and community settings have equipped strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills. Passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care and eager to continue developing skills across a range of specialities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapy Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
Haslemere , Surrey
2025.07 - Current
- Facilitate effective communication between patients and Physiotherapists for better understanding of treatment plans.
- Enhance patient comfort during physiotherapy sessions by preparing and maintaining therapeutic equipment.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Assist Physiotherapists for the successful implementation of personalised treatment plans.
- Support patients with complex neurological needs by assisting therapy sessions, documenting progress, and working with the multidisciplinary team.
Expert Delivery Driver
Dominos
Christchurch, Dorset
2025.05 - 2025.07
- Responsible for safely delivering orders to customers in a timely manner while providing friendly and professional service.
Lifeguard
Everyone Active
Godalming, Surrey
2023.07 - 2025.01
- Achieved and hold my Lifeguarding certificate (NPLQ)
- I am responsible for the safety/safeguarding of customers and swimmers including administering first aid when needed
Lifeguard
BH Live Active
Bournemouth, Dorset
2023.09 - 2024.11
- I am responsible for the safety/safeguarding of customers and swimmers including administering first aid when needed
Lifeguard
BH Live Active
Bournemouth, Dorset
2023.02 - 2024.05
- I am responsible for the safety/safeguarding of customers and swimmers including administering first aid when needed
Physiotherapy Assistant
The Clavadel
Guildford, Surrey
2021.10 - 2022.09
• Assisted with hydrotherapy sessions, patient transport, basic reception duties, and maintenance of equipment including pool chlorine levels and cryotherapy machines in a post-operative rehab setting.
Customer Services Apprentice
Waverley Borough Council
Godalming, Surrey
2019.10 - 2021.09
- Achieved my Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Qualification
- Achieved my Asbestos Awareness Certificate (Gully Howard Technical)
- Customer service responsibility of solving customer issues to the best of my ability and aim for the best level of satisfaction
- Helped arrange the staff awards evening for Waverley Borough Council
- Attended the National Apprenticeship Week at Surrey County Council and represented Waverley Borough Council
Lifeguard
Places Leisure
Godalming, Surrey
2017.08 - 2020.05
- Achieved and hold my Lifeguarding certificate (NPLQ)
- I am responsible for the safety/safeguarding of customers and swimmers including administering first aid when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 2022.09 - 2025.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing & Healthcare Professions
Activate Learning
Guildford 2021.09 - 2022.06
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 - Customer Service
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Godalming 2019.10 - 2021.09
A-Levels - Sport Btec (AS equivalent)
Godalming College
Godalming 2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs -
Rodborough Technology College
Milford 2012.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Manual handling
- HCPC registration
- NHS experience
- Clinical expertise
- Patient education
- Physiotherapy interventions
- Exercise demonstration
- Patient assessment
- Empathy and compassion
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Patient lifting techniques
- UK driving licence
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
· HCPC registered; CSP student member
· ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage
· NPLQ Lifeguard qualified
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Supported a physiotherapy research group investigating positional breathing
- Completed placements in MSK, Neuro, Community, Orthopaedics, and Acute Respiratory settings
- Literature Review on ‘The Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Balance in Knee Osteoarthritis'
- SCI Case Study Presentation at The Holy Cross
Affiliations
- Exercising and keeping fit at the gym.
- Socialising and meeting new people.
- Physiotherapy.
- IT and technology.
- Travelling the world and gaining as much experience as possible.
- Strong Interest in MSK
References
Reference: Joanna Hounsome, Outpatient Team Lead Physiotherapist, Holy Cross Hospital, 01428 643311
Reference: Fiona Rushmer, Team Lead, The Clavadel, 01483 561944, Fiona.r@ggroup.co.uk
Reference: Claire Shearer, Physiotherapy Lecturer, Bournemouth University, cjshearer@bournemouth.ac.uk
Timeline
Physiotherapy Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
2025.07 - Current
Expert Delivery Driver
Dominos
2025.05 - 2025.07
Lifeguard
BH Live Active
2023.09 - 2024.11
Lifeguard
Everyone Active
2023.07 - 2025.01
Lifeguard
BH Live Active
2023.02 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Bournemouth University
2022.09 - 2025.06
Physiotherapy Assistant
The Clavadel
2021.10 - 2022.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing & Healthcare Professions
Activate Learning
2021.09 - 2022.06
Customer Services Apprentice
Waverley Borough Council
2019.10 - 2021.09
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 - Customer Service
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
2019.10 - 2021.09
A-Levels - Sport Btec (AS equivalent)
Godalming College
2017.09 - 2019.06
Lifeguard
Places Leisure
2017.08 - 2020.05
GCSEs -
Rodborough Technology College
2012.09 - 2017.06