Rachel Duckworth
Cardiff
Summary
I am a highly motivated recent BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduate with experience in assessment, rehabilitation, and patient-centred care gained through a variety of clinical placements. I have developed strong communication skills, enabling me to adapt my approach to patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Organised, adaptable, and committed to evidence-based practice, I am eager to develop as a physiotherapist while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Sports massage therapist
The Recovery Room Cardiff (Self-Employed)
Cardiff
2026.06 - Current
- Delivering customer service that encourages repeat appointments and loyalty.
- Following professional guidelines and ethics to maintain safe practice at all times.
Cover Supervisor/ ALN Support
Hoop Education
Cardiff
2026.06 - Current
- Covering nursery and secondary school sessions on an as-needed basis.
- Supporting students with additional needs through 1:1 supervision of play and early learning.
Amputee Rehabilitation (Clinical Placement)
ALAC Rookwood - CAVUHB
2026.02
- Managed a caseload of ongoing rehab for patients during prosthetic rehab.
- Independently conducted primary assessment clinic, showing good understanding of full patient pathway and ensuring patients questions were answered at the start of their journey within the centre.
- Worked closely with rehabilitation consultant, prosthetists, wheelchair specialist OT's and psychologist.
Respiratory Inpatient (Clinical Placement)
Grange Hospital - ABUHB
2025.11
- Managed a fast paced respiratory ward and respiratory high care unit during peak winter pressures.
- Developed acute respiratory skills including tracheostomy care and cough assist application.
- Caseload prioritisation balancing a mixed respiratory and medical patient caseload.
Trauma and Orthopaedics (Clinical Placement)
Royal Glamorgan Hospital - CTMUHB
2025.10
- Management of acute T&O ward including #NOFs, spines and other trauma.
- Improved post-surgical management of patients regarding early mobilisation and delirium management.
- Experienced further spinal management and collar care regularly.
Acute Stroke (Clinical Placement)
Grange Hospital - ABUHB
2025.06
- Assessment of acute stroke patients within 72 hours of admission to hospital.
- Development of neurological assessment and clinical reasoning.
- Increased use/awareness of outcome measures to track progress and impairment.
- Adapted communication for patients with altered cognition post stroke and long term impairments.
General Medicine (Clinical Placement)
University Hospital Wales - CAVUHB
2025.05
- Managed large mixed general medicine ward. Predominantly geriatric with a very broad range of pathologies.
- Accurate recording of SOAP notes within medical notes to facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Developed further skills in patient motivation and walking aid provision.
Trauma and Orthopaedics (Clinical Placement)
Morriston Hospital - SBUHB
2025.04
- Managed acute #NOF ward and elective surgery ward.
- Improved pre-operative screening skills on day case orthopaedic patients.
- Delegated to physiotherapy technicians appropriately and within their scope.
MSK Outpatients (Clinical Placement)
St Woolos Hospital - ABUHB
2025.02
- Managed a busy caseload of varied conditions, both acute and chronic MSK pathology.
- Streamlined objective assessment to inform my clinical impression.
- Red flag screening of serious pathology such as cauda equina syndrome.
Sports massage therapist
Rehab Engine
Cardiff
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Delivered sports massage therapy to improve performance for athlete clients.
- Tailored programmes to optimise athletes' recovery times and support training schedules.
Administrative assistant
Ark Engineering & Services Ltd
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2023.05 - 2025.04
- Handled sensitive information discreetly to maintain strict confidentiality at all times while performing bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
2023.09 - 2026.05
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Proactive Training
CardiffA-Levels - Biology, Maths, Chemistry, EPQ
Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Derbyshire 2020.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Organised, reliable, and adaptable
- Excellent communication skills across patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
- Proficient in exercise prescription, rehabilitation, and gym-based training, with strong expertise in demonstrating correct technique and progressing exercise programmes
- Patient-centred and collaborative approach to care
Certification
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Physiotherapist
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Member
Extra Curricular
- Member of the Great Britain Orienteering Development Squad 2025-26. Competing and training at the highest level within the sport in Britain, building excellent time-management skills and working under pressure.
- Served as President of Cardiff University Athletics Club (2025-26), leading a large student committee and club, organising sporting events, while developing leadership and organisation skills.
- Elected Student Representative for the Physiotherapy Cohort (2024-25), acting as a liaison between students and academic staff and contributing to course development discussions.
- Volunteer Youth Water polo Coach (2019-2023), qualified with SwimEngland and managed an U12 team. Maintained safety in the water while ensuring athletes had fun. Successfully catered to a range of abilities and preferred communication styles during training sessions.
Timeline
Sports massage therapist
The Recovery Room Cardiff (Self-Employed)
2026.06 - Current
Cover Supervisor/ ALN Support
Hoop Education
2026.06 - Current
Amputee Rehabilitation (Clinical Placement)
ALAC Rookwood - CAVUHB
2026.02
Respiratory Inpatient (Clinical Placement)
Grange Hospital - ABUHB
2025.11
Trauma and Orthopaedics (Clinical Placement)
Royal Glamorgan Hospital - CTMUHB
2025.10
Sports massage therapist
Rehab Engine
2025.10 - 2026.05
Acute Stroke (Clinical Placement)
Grange Hospital - ABUHB
2025.06
General Medicine (Clinical Placement)
University Hospital Wales - CAVUHB
2025.05
Trauma and Orthopaedics (Clinical Placement)
Morriston Hospital - SBUHB
2025.04
MSK Outpatients (Clinical Placement)
St Woolos Hospital - ABUHB
2025.02
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
2023.09 - 2026.05
Administrative assistant
Ark Engineering & Services Ltd
2023.05 - 2025.04
A-Levels - Biology, Maths, Chemistry, EPQ
Anthony Gell School
2020.09 - 2022.06
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Proactive Training