George Hobbs
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Driven healthcare professional who embraces challenge, with an ambition to work within a hospital environment to apply and develop healthcare practice and skills. Worked across multiple trusts in a variety of clinical settings, including respiratory, paediatrics, stroke, orthopaedics, and palliative care. Takes pride in any role demonstrating inclusivity with the people around me, work colleagues or patients, coming from varied backgrounds and upbringings; emphasising respect among peers. Skilled in developing strong relationships with patients and colleagues which encourages person-centred care and a supportive, trusting team dynamic. Utilises a holistic approach to rehabilitation aiming to provide positive and meaningful interactions that will help patients progress and achieve collaborative goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Private MSK Physiotherapist
JRM Physiotherapy
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2025.09 - Current
- Assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, providing a range of different treatment modalities. Including manual therapy (soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, distraction), shockwave therapy and acupuncture therapy.
- Devise personal exercise plans, relating to a patient's current condition, goals, accessibility of equipment/support, and assessment outcomes. Home exercise programs are then monitored and adjusted based on patient progress and regression.
- Ensure positive patient experiences within each appointment. Aiming to understand both the patient and injury is essential for exercise adherence and injury progression. Using my ability to actively listen and work closely with the patient to develop goals which relate to them and their everyday life.
- Confidently manage my own caseload, including initial assessments, follow-ups and sports massages. Having full control of my diary, I independently schedule/reschedule appointments, manage email and telephone enquiries and maintain up-to-date patient records.
- Maintain professional standards in correlation with the HCPC standards of proficiency, more recently focusing on practising as an autonomous professional and reflecting on my practice.
Cancer care
Freeman Hospital Newcastle
Newcastle
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Completed an 8-week placement in palliative care. During the 8 weeks, I was able to independently manage my caseload with minimal supervision due to my ability to organise and prioritise, taking into account the complexity of the disease, individual needs, and readiness for discharge. Delegating patients into urgent, e.g. high falls risk, acute breathlessness, and non-urgent categories, e.g. those needing functional maintenance, equipment reviews.
- Informed my educator and senior members of the therapy team when my caseload was becoming too overwhelming, to maintain a high level of patient-centred care with meaningful interactions. Staying organised and understanding my patients' needs helped me to remain time-efficient, covering multiple wards throughout the 8 weeks.
- Actively sought feedback throughout my placement to help develop my skill set and become a more competent, autonomous healthcare professional. Engaging in clinical supervision allowed me to reflect and revise my approach with patients. Knowing when to push them further and when to pull back, thus improving my patient-centred care and decision-making.
- Engaged in MDT meetings on behalf of the therapy team, discussing patient progress or regression, developing new patient specific goals and evaluating readiness for discharge. Thus demonstrating my ability to effectively assess and monitor patients needs.
Orthopaedics
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield
2023.07 - 2023.08
- During my 6-week elective placement within orthopaedics and trauma, I was able to develop clinical skills in post-operative musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
- Throughout the 6 weeks, I worked alongside and collaborated with specialist orthopaedic physiotherapists, as well as members of the MDT, helping to deliver evidence-based interventions, aiming to promote independence by progressing strength, mobility and functional tasks.
- Adhered to HCPC standards and post-operative care protocols, allowing me to autonomously deliver evidence-based interventions to my caseload of patients, such as GAIT re-education, strengthening exercise programmes, active and passive range of motion exercises, and patient education.
- This placement helped develop my clinical reasoning when working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Demonstrating my ability to carry out treatment and make timely decisions whilst maintaining safety and achieving a high level of patient care.
Virtual MSK Placement
NEONiq
Bradford
2023.03 - 2023.04
- Working on this digitally delivered placement learning experience with NEONiq, although not clinical, built digital competence through simulated remote consultations, virtual patient engagement, and digital record-keeping.
- This placement also taught me the importance of reflective practice and self-care in maintaining efficiency and competence within physiotherapy. Carrying out weekly reflections helped me to understand my professional identity and my role and value within healthcare.
- Tasks during the placement included developing community healthcare strategies, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusivity within healthcare. Also peer led learning, discussing research and chosen topics which strengthened my leadership qualities and confidence when talking in a group setting.
Stroke
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
Gateshead
2022.11 - 2022.12
- During my 6-week placement on an acute stroke rehabilitation unit, I was given the opportunity to conduct assessments, devise individualised treatment plans and implement evidence-based interventions for stroke patients with physical, cognitive and emotional needs.
- Worked closely with senior PT, OT and MDT members, which helped improve my communication skills and confidence when presenting information and instructions in a way that promotes understanding and adherence in those with complex neurological pathologies. Adapting tone and language, incorporating visual cues, and allowing patients time to process and return to the conversation was vital for building rapport and understanding during our interactions. Also allowing patients to become more confident in their own ability to communicate.
- Supported multiple home visits for recently discharged patients. My role during the visits was to assess how patients navigated their own homes, looking for compensatory movements during challenging activities, correct use of supportive equipment and providing further education towards the patient and their family members or carers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2021.09 - 2024.05
Foundation Degree in Science - Healthcare
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2020.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Medical Science
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 2018.09 - 2020.05
A-Levels - Physical Education
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 2018.09 - 2020.05
A-Levels - Psychology
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 2018.09 - 2020.05
GCSEs - Maths
Honley High School
Huddersfield 2012.09 - 2018.05
GCSEs - English
Honley High School
Huddersfield 2012.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Inclusivity
- Teamwork
- Punctuality
- Treatment evaluation
- Therapeutic communication
- Problem-solving
- Holistic approach
PROJECTS
During my final year at university, I designed a proposed pilot RCT investigating the effects of Tai Chi on falls prevention in subacute stroke patients. Due to falls and fear of falling being predominant issues seen in the stroke population (as I had seen first-hand on placement), I wanted to explore how mind-body movement interventions can provide improvements in postural stability and confidence in stroke survivors. The research design included a structured intervention of a 6-week programme involving 3 40-minute Tai Chi classes per week, with primary and secondary outcome measures being falls rates and fear of falling. The aim was to evaluate the feasibility and clinical benefit of integrating Tai Chi classes into hospital rehabilitation, due to its biopsychosocial benefits.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
- Fitness and Sport - I have been passionate about fitness and sport throughout my whole life, which has helped contribute to my appreciation for health and maintaining an active lifestyle. I am an active member in my local gym and engage in other disciplines such as running, rugby and basketball.
- Reading/Podcasts - I enjoy reading non-fiction books and listening to podcasts, which cover topics including modern and contemporary history. I also regularly listen to a range of science-related podcasts, such as the Clinical Edge, Physio First and Huberman Lab Podcasts. These podcasts delve into topics including neuroscience, human performance, and rehabilitation, which help provide me with a wider understanding of the body and mind.
- The Outdoors - I try to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Being in natural environments helps provide me with mindfulness and a space to reflect. I engage in activities like wild camping, hiking and plan on completing a 24-hour walk in the near future, with a further goal of walking the 3 peaks.
Certification
HCPC - PH148595
CSP - 125195
- Level 4 Sports Massage - Breeze Academy 2023
- Basic Life Support - Debonair Training 2025
- Acupuncture - AACP 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private MSK Physiotherapist
JRM Physiotherapy
2025.09 - Current
Cancer care
Freeman Hospital Newcastle
2024.02 - 2024.04
Orthopaedics
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
2023.07 - 2023.08
Virtual MSK Placement
NEONiq
2023.03 - 2023.04
Stroke
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
2022.11 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Northumbria University
2021.09 - 2024.05
Foundation Degree in Science - Healthcare
Northumbria University
2020.09 - 2021.05
A-Levels - Medical Science
Greenhead College
2018.09 - 2020.05
A-Levels - Physical Education
Greenhead College
2018.09 - 2020.05
A-Levels - Psychology
Greenhead College
2018.09 - 2020.05
GCSEs - Maths
Honley High School
2012.09 - 2018.05
GCSEs - English
Honley High School
2012.09 - 2018.05