Samantha Cole
Bath,BANES
Summary
A dedicated individual with a previous career as a physiotherapist, with extensive experience of working with both children and adults. Demonstrates exceptional skills in goal-oriented planning, confidentiality, and education. Known for communication proficiency, and relationship-building abilities. Committed to professional development and upholding high ethical standards. Balances the demands of motherhood with academic pursuits, demonstrating time management and stress resilience. Aspires to using transferrable skills from previous career, current education and personal experiences to contribute effectively to working in an educational environment to facilitate children's development, confidence and integrity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
VitaHealth Group
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning via telephone triage service.
- Telephone and computer skills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and recovery processes.
- Delivered patient-focused care by adopting a holistic, evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Educated patients about their conditions, preventive measures and self-management strategies for better outcomes.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients through empathetic communication.
- Liaised with external physical therapy providers to meet care continuity requirements.
Specialist Pain Management Physiotherapist
Royal United Hospital
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical consultants, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, nurse specialists and occupational therapists to deliver comprehensive residential pain management programmes for children and adults with complex chronic pain conditions.
- Wrote professional letters, emails to other health professionals and outside agencies.
- Facilitated rehabilitation, working towards functional and meaningful values led goals using the model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
- Also returned to work in this post as bank physiotherapist throughout 2019.
Senior specialist physiotherapist
Sirona/Virgincare
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions by conducting thorough examinations.
- Worked closely with general practitioners to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Worked in several GP surgeries
- Developed bespoke treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
Band 8a Extended Scope Physiotherapist
Hammersmith and Fulham CAT Service , Ealing NHS
London, City of London
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Led training sessions for junior staff members enhancing their clinical skills.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments or onward referral.
- Triaged and referred patients for X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound and onward referral to orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and rheumatology.
Pain Management Physiotherapist Lead
Ealing NHS
London, City of London
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Developed and delivered community pain management programme in Hammersmith and Fulham as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Ensured adherence to professional standards and ethics whilst providing patient care.
- Communicated closely with clients and carers, respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Supported junior physiotherapists through training and one-on-one mentoring.
- Harnessed critical thinking skills to diagnose patient problems.
- Delivered one-to-one and group exercise sessions to service users.
Education
Master of Arts - Writing For Young People
Bath Spa University
Bath 09.2024 -
Master of Science - Public Health
University of The West of England
Bristol 09.2017 - 09.2021
Post Grad Diploma - Pain Science and Management
Keele University
Keele 09.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 09.1996 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09.1993 - 07.1996
Skills
Transferrable skills from my physiotherapy career
- Goal-Oriented planning
- Working with children and adults
- Telephone and computer literacy skills using various electronic healthcare record systems
- Professional development commitment
- Collaborative working
- Decision-Making confidence
- Time efficiency
- Professional ethics
- Communication proficiency
Transferrable skills from current education and motherhood ( Twin boys aged 3)
- Time management
- Looking after two very young children whilst writing a children's book and completing a MA Writing for Young People
- How to communicate effectively with children
- Learning how to interact with children in schools
- Scheduling activities for young children
- Listening to and responding to young children's needs
- Interest in working with children with dyslexia and other specific educational needs
Affiliations
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys, writing, reading, swimming, country walks, gardening, house renovation, drawing, printed textiles, lampshade making, sewing and music.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Arts - Writing For Young People
Bath Spa University
09.2024 -
Musculoskeletal physiotherapist
VitaHealth Group
06.2019 - 11.2020
Specialist Pain Management Physiotherapist
Royal United Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
University of The West of England
09.2017 - 09.2021
Senior specialist physiotherapist
Sirona/Virgincare
01.2017 - 11.2017
Band 8a Extended Scope Physiotherapist
Hammersmith and Fulham CAT Service , Ealing NHS
05.2012 - 04.2016
Pain Management Physiotherapist Lead
Ealing NHS
03.2010 - 04.2012
Post Grad Diploma - Pain Science and Management
Keele University
09.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Teesside University
09.1996 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
University of Sunderland
09.1993 - 07.1996
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