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Harrison Manderville

London

Summary

I am a soon-to-be qualified physiotherapist, set to complete my MSc from the University of Essex in September 2025. I boast a breadth of experience in the field from a wide variety of physiotherapy disciplines, through placements and far beyond, while consistently being in university for the past seven years. I have worked at-length with an array of diverse and at-risk individuals, having also been employed as a social worker prior to beginning my master's. Through this, I have a broad range experiences from multiple countries and roles, having effectively tailored communication and management at every step. I have also been evidently committed to CPD throughout my physiotherapy journey, having acquired multiple credentials to aid my aspiring career. I am a highly motivated and energetic individual with a long-standing passion for physiotherapy and a relentless drive to learn, support others, and make a meaningful difference.

I am a Canadian citizen who moved to the UK to study my master's with the intention of staying long-term. I currently hold a student visa, which allows me to work full-time until February 2026, and I plan to renew my visa as soon as possible through the Youth Mobility Scheme or the Graduate Route.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Placement - Critical Care Unit & Surgery

NHS England
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Conducted respiratory assessments and treatments in the Critical Care Unit, for patients suffering from a variety of different respiratory complications, including ventilated patients.
  • Collaborated closely and effectively within a multidisciplinary team in an acute medical setting.
  • Autonomously managed a ward, with supervision, for patients recovering from a variety of different abdominal procedures, with occasionally complex presentations.

Placement - Acute Stroke Unit

NHS England
Colchester, Essex
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted neurological assessments and treatments for patients with a variety of complex needs, within the first 24 hours of stroke onset.
  • Designed and progressed thorough functional rehabilitation programs, tailored to patient goals and deficits.
  • Participated and presented in family meetings for patients who were likely to have long-term functional deficits.

Placement - Pediatric Physiotherapy

Mini Wonders Children's Physiotherapy
Little Baddow, Essex
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Gained hands-on experience assessing and treating children with cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, acquired brain injury, and other neurological conditions in a family-centered setting.
  • Built and assisted in creative and engaging play-based interventions, individualized for a variety of different ages, goals, and complex conditions.
  • Developed communication skills to engage children and families, modifying language, tone, and instructions to suit a variety of different ages and presentations.

Placement - MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy

NHS England
Ipswich, Suffolk
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Closely worked with my educator on a peer-reviewed systematic review, receiving an acknowledgement on this publication: Fay M, Black M. Risk factors for low back pain amongst adults in Nigeria and South Africa: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2024;25(1):968. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-08017-5
  • Effectively managed my own caseload, with supervision, independently completing assessments and treatments for patients with a variety of pathologies.
  • Led and adapted exercise-based rehab sessions, including hydrotherapy and land-based classes, for diverse populations ranging from post-operative athletes to individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries, hip replacements, and major trauma.


Athletic Therapist

ISBHF World Championships
Visp, Switzerland
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Provided pitch-side injury management and acute care to national and international-level athletes in a fast-paced tournament environment.
  • Delivered on-the-spot assessment, taping, strapping, and soft tissue treatments, enabling player return-to-play where safe and appropriate.
  • Adapted treatment plans to cultural, language, and sport-specific demands across diverse international squads.

Registered Kinesiologist & Personal Trainer

Peak Performance Health Centre
Miramichi, Canada
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked in a dual role, giving me the ability to assess injuries and prescribe exercise through both a rehabilitation and personal training lens.
  • Worked closely with physiotherapists and chiropractors to deliver detailed and goal-oriented exercise programs tailored to their assessment, for a diverse population.
  • Developed adept skills for exercise prescription, movement analysis, and goal setting.

Social Worker

Government of New Brunswick
Miramichi, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted home visits for vulnerable clients on long-term social assistance, many with complex mental health diagnoses (e.g. schizophrenia), neurological conditions, substance misuse issues, and histories of trauma.
  • Assessed clients’ functional independence, safety, and home environments, ensuring basic needs were met and supporting autonomy through person-centred care planning.
  • Maintained regular check-ins to monitor wellbeing and risk, escalating safeguarding concerns where necessary, while gaining insight into the social determinants of health.

Student Athletic Therapist

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supported high-performance varsity football and volleyball athletes with pre-and post-match care, including taping, massage, pitch-side management, and exercise prescription, while collaborating closely with physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and strength coaches in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Provided pitch-side coverage and acute injury care, including on-field assessment and return-to-play decision-making.
  • Completed numerous in-person practical assessments focused on musculoskeletal examination, manual therapy techniques, injury diagnosis, and treatment planning, refining clinical reasoning under performance-based conditions.

Physiotherapy Assistant

River Rehabilitation
Miramichi, Canada
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Treated the role as an immersive learning experience, proactively reading research, observing treatment planning, and building foundational clinical reasoning ahead of formal physiotherapy training.
  • Gained exposure to SOAP notes, completing them for a variety of different conditions under physiotherapist supervision.
  • Delivered and adapted individualised therapeutic exercise programmes under physiotherapist guidance.

Education

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Essex
Colchester
09.2023 - 09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor in Bio-Psychology

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
09.2018 - 05.2023

Sports Massage - Level 3 -

iTEC
London
04.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Kinesiologist -

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
Ottawa, Canada
09.2019 - 05.2023

Certified Personal Trainer -

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Ottawa, Canada
09.2019 - 12.2022

Personal Training Specialist -

CanFitPro
Toronto, Canada
12.2019 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Miramichi Valley High School
Miramichi, Canada
09.2016 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Adaptability & diverse communication skills
  • MDT collaboration
  • Neurological assessment & treatment
  • Functional rehabilitation
  • Respiratory assessment & treatment
  • Exercise prescription, goal setting, & creative treatment planning
  • Manual therapies & hands-on skills
  • MSK assessment & treatment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Placement - Critical Care Unit & Surgery

NHS England
06.2025 - 07.2025

Placement - Acute Stroke Unit

NHS England
10.2024 - 12.2024

Placement - Pediatric Physiotherapy

Mini Wonders Children's Physiotherapy
08.2024 - 10.2024

Placement - MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy

NHS England
07.2024 - 08.2024

Athletic Therapist

ISBHF World Championships
06.2024 - 07.2024

Sports Massage - Level 3 -

iTEC
04.2024 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Essex
09.2023 - 09.2025

Registered Kinesiologist & Personal Trainer

Peak Performance Health Centre
05.2023 - 09.2023

Social Worker

Government of New Brunswick
05.2022 - 08.2023

Student Athletic Therapist

University of New Brunswick
01.2022 - 05.2023

Physiotherapy Assistant

River Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 09.2021

Personal Training Specialist -

CanFitPro
12.2019 - 07.2021

Registered Kinesiologist -

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
09.2019 - 05.2023

Certified Personal Trainer -

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
09.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor in Bio-Psychology

University of New Brunswick
09.2018 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Miramichi Valley High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Harrison Manderville