Gabriel Couto de oliveira
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Energetic and proactive professional with four years’ healthcare experience, including two years as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. Fluent in four languages and experienced living across three countries, I bring adaptability, resilience, and strong people skills to new challenges. Alongside clinical leadership, I have proactively invested in HR development through CIPD virtual work experience, recruitment training, and advanced Microsoft Office training. Skilled in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and mentoring, I am eager to contribute to EDF’s HR Graduate Scheme aligning with its values of collaboration, respect, and growth while progressing towards CIPD qualifications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Community Band 6 Physiotherapist
Sirona Care and Health
Bristol
10.2023 - Current
- Navigated challenging conversations with patients and families, including conflict resolution when service limitations did not align with expectations.
- Built strong foundations in understanding multidisciplinary team roles, enabling effective collaboration, patient-centred decision-making, and smooth discharge planning.
- Supported junior colleagues and students through informal technical mentoring, assisting with goal-setting, clinical reasoning, and confidence-building.
- Delivered safe, evidence-based care across high-pressure and complex environments, adapting communication to suit patient needs and sensitivities.
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
Sirona Care and Health
Bristol
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed resilience and adaptability through rotational experience in diverse clinical areas, including acute, community, and outpatient services.
- Assisted senior colleagues by taking on delegated responsibilities, supporting student development, and easing workload pressures.
- Cultivated strong communication skills through daily interaction with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
- Stakeholder Management & Influencing – balanced conflicting expectations between families and NHS service limitations, achieving workable and sensitive solutions
- Coaching & Mentoring – supported colleagues and students with informal technical mentoring, building confidence and applying learning to practice
- Recruitment & HR Exposure – completed recruitment training at Sirona; applied learning by using Trac Jobs to shortlist and interview Rehab Support Worker candidates
- Problem Solving & Organisation – managed complex caseloads and competing priorities under strict NHS targets
- Attention to Detail & Commercial Awareness – ensured accurate patient records while working efficiently with limited NHS resources
- Technology Skills – Excel & PowerPoint (LinkedIn Learning); proficient in Word, Outlook, Canva; exposure to SAP/SuccessFactors through HR shadowing
Certification
- Springpod Virtual HR Work Experience (CIPD) – Explored HR’s role in strategy, employee relations, and people development.
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning) – Proactively upskilled to strengthen workplace readiness and demonstrate adaptability in mastering digital tools.
- HR as a Strategic Business Partner (LinkedIn Learning) – Gained insight into HR’s contribution to organisational performance and people strategy.
- Recruitment Training, Sirona Care & Health – Applied through shortlisting and interviewing candidates on Trac Jobs.
Languages
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Turkish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Dance: Previously a Member of Bristol Salsa Society performance team; supported beginner classes. Currently completing new dancing (Bachata)
- Personal Development: Weekly BetterHelp workshops focused on emotional intelligence, resilience, and boundary setting
- Mentoring: Supported international students at Sheffield Hallam University as a peer mentor.
Timeline
Community Band 6 Physiotherapist
Sirona Care and Health
10.2023 - Current
Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist
Sirona Care and Health
09.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2018 - 07.2021
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