Gideon Ogunwale
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Physiotherapy graduate with experience across acute, community, and outpatient settings, delivering safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care. Skilled in assessment, clinical reasoning, and rehabilitation, with experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Proactive, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development. HCPC registration pending.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care / Domestic Worker
Interaction Recruitment
Norwich, Norfolk
2024.03 - Current
I provide practical and emotional support to individuals in their
home environment or care home, promoting independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
My duties include housekeeping and light meal preparation, carried out in a person-centred way that respects individual routines and preferences.
I support social interaction and companionship through conversation and engagement in daily activities, adapting my communication style to suit each individual’s needs and background.
I follow care plans while using observation and judgement to identify changes in physical or emotional wellbeing, reporting concerns and escalating to team leaders or supervisors appropriately.
Physiotherapy assistant
Folarin Coker Staff Clinic
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
2022.07 - 2023.05
- I maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and completed written reports.
- Supported patients in following prescribed exercise and treatment programmes related to injury, illness, and disability.
- Assisted with patient preparation for treatments and rehabilitation sessions.
- Guided and supervised patients in the safe and correct use of gym and rehabilitation equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
University of East Anglia
Norwich, England 2024.02 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria 2017.08 - 2021.07
Skills
Patient and service user education and effective communication
Community and home-based physiotherapy rehabilitation
Physiotherapy assessment and treatment planning
Falls risk assessment and prevention strategies
Proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and clinical practice
Empathetic, patient-centred care
Adaptable to varying clinical environments and patient needs
Ability to motivate and engage patients in rehabilitation
Strong attention to detail in assessment and documentation
Actively seeks and responds to feedback, using reflective practice to improve clinical reasoning and patient care
Affiliations
- Running, gym and football.
- Playing the saxophone.
- Listening to Gospel, R&B and instrumental music.
Languages
English
Advanced
Accomplishments
Leadership experience
- Head boy, BusyBees British School, Lagos, Nigeria - 2010 to 2011.
- Athletics Captain, Caleb International College, Nigeria - 2016 to 2017.
- Football Team Captain, Caleb International College, Nigeria - 2016 to 2017.
Employment Gap
May 2023 – February 2024: Preparing for postgraduate study and relocation to the United Kingdom.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care / Domestic Worker
Interaction Recruitment
2024.03 - Current
Master of Science - Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
University of East Anglia
2024.02 - 2026.01
Physiotherapy assistant
Folarin Coker Staff Clinic
2022.07 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Human Anatomy
Babcock University
2017.08 - 2021.07