Josh Vinton - Working as a physio in the UK and the bigger picture of university learning – New Grad Series Part 4

Physio Foundations

This week I spoke to Monash University Physiotherapy graduate Josh Vinton about his experience transitioning from student life to working life, and his upcoming plans for working as a physiotherapist in the United Kingdom. Thanks Josh for a great conversation.

In this episode:

0:00 About this episode, welcome Josh

2:10 About Josh – background, interests and transition to working life

3:02 What interested you about private practice when you were a student?

4:12 Developing knowledge and skills in hospital settings in another country

7:15 What skills are you developing since graduation? Thinking on your feet

9:30 What attitude do you need to be successful as a new graduate physio? Be prepared to make mistakes and learn from them. You don’t have to do everything in the first appointment

11:55 What are the most important foundational knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist? It’s less about new techniques and more about communication skills, building empathy, connection, listening skills

18:10 A hallmark of expertise is being able to say ‘I don’t know’. Be empowered to ask questions

20:45 Tips for first year physiotherapy students – trust the process, concentrate in class, take notes, be brave and ask questions

24:45 Learning for the bigger picture – why am I here, why does this matter, when would I use this when working as a physio in the future?

29:00 There’s more to physio than sport, it’s all connected. Wise words from Josh

31:00 Why do you want to work overseas (Australian in the UK) as a physio? Practical tips and experience. Tips for others who are thinking of working overseas

43:52 Final thoughts and summary – trust the process

This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

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