Ruairc Winston
Leamington Spa,Warwickshire
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic third-year BSc Sports Therapy student at the University of Chichester, with knowledge of injury assessment, rehabilitation planning, and sports massage techniques. Seeking placement opportunities within a clinical setting or a sporting environment to further develop hands-on skills, while supporting practitioners in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes and clients. Reliable, professional, and eager to gain practical experience.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Sports Therapist
University of Chichester Injury Clinic and BUCS
, West Sussex
- Conducted subjective and objective assessments to help identify injuries.
- Delivered manual therapy, massage and electrotherapy.
- Created rehabilitation programmes, and coached athletes through it.
- Worked as a team with some cases.
- Delivered pitch side first aid for both men's and women's rugby as well as American football.
- Managed patients' pain levels using non-invasive therapies.
- Helped clients regain strength post-injury via targeted exercises.
Student Sports Therapist
Chichester Rugby Football Club
Chichester, West Sussex
2025.10 - 2026.03
- Involved in athlete injury assessment, management and rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism.
- Managed responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved ability taping for contact sport.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify sports injuries.
- Liaised with coaching staff to ensure athlete health and safety.
- Managed patients' pain levels using non-invasive therapies.
- Rehabilitated injuries using manual therapy techniques, exercise and therapeutic modalities.
Food and beverage assistant
Farmers Fayre
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
2024.06 - Current
- Prioritised tasks during peak hours to ensure smooth operations.
- Upheld hygiene standards, resulting in optimal food safety conditions.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, fostering positive relations and repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions accurately for seamless payment process.
- Assisted in inventory management for efficient stock control.
- Coordinated with chefs on special dietary requirements ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Sports therapy
University of Chichester
Chichester, West Sussex 2023.10 -
Higher National Diploma - Sport
Warwickshire College
Warwickshire 2021.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Musculoskeletal system understanding
- Recovery strategy development
- Exercise prescription writing
- Knowledge of pathology
- Professional ethics adherence
- Tailored treatment delivery
- Injury prevention knowledge
- Treatment progress tracking
- Strapping and taping methods
- Rehabilitation
- Manual therapy techniques
- First aid experience
- Massages techniques
- Injury assessments
Certification
- Emergency First Aid at Work- Level 3
- Pitch side First Aid- Level 3
- Sports Massage- Level 4
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Sports Therapist
Chichester Rugby Football Club
2025.10 - 2026.03
Food and beverage assistant
Farmers Fayre
2024.06 - Current
BSc (Hons) - Sports therapy
University of Chichester
2023.10 -
Higher National Diploma - Sport
Warwickshire College
2021.09 - 2023.06
Student Sports Therapist
University of Chichester Injury Clinic and BUCS