Physiotherapist

JEETHU MATHEW

**, ********, *******, ************, **. Cambridgeshire, PE3 9XG

Mobile:+44-(0-078******** E-mail : ******.******@*****.***

Date of birth: 17-05-1985 Nationality: Indian

Visa Type: Indefinite Leave to remain in UK. (Permanent Residency)

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS:

• Healthcare Professional Council, HCPC UK – PH91511

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, CSP UK – A006210

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (71.2%), Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University Chennai, India; 2003-

2008

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

1. Physiotherapy Assistant (May 2012 to present)

PJ care Eaglewood Neurological Care center, Peterborough, UK

Helped to provide a high quality and efficient physiotherapy service, assisting Physiotherapists in implementing

treatment programmes for residents in 4 units such as Neurorehabilitation, Complex Care, Early onset Dementia &

NHS Winter bed unit, and Learning Disability. Worked alone with own patient caseload, to plan and prioritize it,

carrying out basic assessments within agreed criteria/protocols and then implementing treatment plans. Assist

Physiotherapist in hydrotherapy, carrying out risk assessment, patient preparation and assisting treatment

programmes.

Reflected on knowledge gained and updated current knowledge and advances in therapy practice. Developed &

maintained a Professional portfolio and followed the principals and methods of Evidence Based Research

Methodology. Promoted value of therapy services and participated in provision of training to colleagues. Administer

stock of mobility aids, order supplies, managing documentation, participating in clinical audits.

Experience gained in patient handling, risk assessment, and management of acute and chronic neurological

conditions, spinal cord injuries, fracture/polytrauma, complex respiratory conditions, challenging behaviors in

dementia and learning disabilities. In hydrotherapy gained experience in patient handling, risk assessment, pool

chemistry monitoring, and emergency evacuation. Used cough machine, monitored respiratory status, and

performed suctioning. Maintained & monitored use of aids and appliances in therapy. Provided patient and family

education for self management. Used appropriate outcome measures to assess progress as directed by

physiotherapist.

TRAINING within current role

• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation - Training by Physiotherapist(2013)

• Saebostretch and Saeboflex- Management of dynamic splint by Neurophysiotherapist (2013).

• ATACP/CSP Accredited Foundation programme in Aquatic Therapy at the Huddersfield Royal

Infirmary by ATACP Accredited Tutor (2012).

• Complex Respiratory Care, Use of Cough Machine and Suctioning in Papworth Specialist

Cardiothoracic Hospital by Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (2012).

• Spinal Injuries Association Study Day- Treating and Caring for Spinal Cord Injured People at

Peterborough DeafBlind UK Conference Center (2013).

• Challenging Behavior and Mental Health Awareness by Registered Trainer (2013).

• Hydrotherapy Emergency Evacuation Procedure Training by Senior Physiotherapist (2013).

• Respiratory Status Monitoring and Phsiotherapy Techniques by Senior Physiotherapist (2012).

• Working With People In Persistent Vegetative State and Minimally Conscious State by Senior

Neurological OT (2012).

• HSE Approved Emergency First Aid at Work by NUCO training (2012).

2. Personal Activity Leader (PAL) (December 2009 to March 2011)

Holywood Care Home (Four Seasons Care Home), Belfast, UK

As an Activity Therapist in the care home rehabilitates the residents who suffer from stroke, Parkinsonism,

dementia, fracture, Alzheimer’s, head injury etc by stimulating them. Assess clients using information from

observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients’ families, and the clients

themselves. The care plan was made to cater individual physical, mental, and social well being.

Worked along with the community physiotherapist and encourage the residents to passively and actively take part in

the exercise program set by the physiotherapist. This includes passive movements, therapeutic massage, stretching

techniques, positioning, gait training, chest physiotherapy, sensory re-education, co-ordination exercise, arm chair

exercise, relaxation technique etc.

The activities planned help individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and

reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively so that they can enjoy greater independence and

reduce or eliminate the effects of their illness or disability. In addition, help people with disabilities integrate into

the community by teaching them how to use community resources.

Measures are taken to prevent the client from suffering further medical problems and complications.

3. Physiotherapist (September 2008 to February 2009)

Self Employed, Aluva, India

After finishing internship/Placements, I was treating clients from a private clinic on a daily basis. The type

of cases included Asthma, Bronchectasis, CABG Rehabilitation, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Down’s syndrome and

Cerebral Palsy. During this time participated in Continuing Physiotherapy Education Programs conducted by PSG

College of Physiotherapy Alumni Association.

• Assessing Clients.

• Management of diagnosis.

• Prescription of exercises, prosthesis, aids, and appliances.

• Ergonomic Management.

• Referrals to specialist consultants, other multidisciplinary team in local hospital.

• Use of appropriate outcome measures for prognosis.

• Workshops for group clients.

4. Physiotherapy Student Placement (March 2008 to Sep 2008)

P.S.G Department of Physiotherapy & P. S. G. Hospitals, India

During Rotations worked in various wards like Pediatric neurology, Orthopedic surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery,

General medicine, Pulmonology, Cardiothoracic surgery, ICU, Plastic surgery, General surgery, PT Out Patient

Dept, Gynecology & obstetrics and Fitness centre.

• Assessment and treatment of the patient in respective ward.

• Reporting the outcome to the chief physiotherapist of the respective ward.

• Documentation in the case sheets of patient the provided by the hospital for future reference.

• Review of the patient daily till discharge and teaching them home exercise programs to maintain their condition.

• Allowed to attend Cardiac and Thoracic surgeries, Plastic surgeries, Caesarian section and Normal delivery during

the postings.

• Maintaining proper records of the patient coming in the outpatient department and conducting screening using

questionnaires for submitting group evidence based research papers.

• Actively participating in Conferences and Continuing Physiotherapy Education Programs in state and national

level.

• Attending and presenting Seminars to update my knowledge, Case Presentation and Journal Presentation.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Garden for All Seasons’ Certificate from Four Seasons Company.

• Nominated for ROCK (Recognition of care and kindness) Award from Four Seasons Company.

SHORT COURSES/CPD TRAINING ATTENDED AS STUDENT

• All India Intercollege Physiotherapy Conference SIRPAM-07 at SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM

University, India.(2007)

• Symposium/Workshop on Therapeutic Use of Swiss Ball-A Practical Approach at KG College of

Physiotherapy, India by Student Physiotherapy Association(2008)

• Symposium on ‘Orthopedic Surgeries and Post Operative Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of ACL,

PCL, TKR, BHR, and THR’ by Dr. VR’s National Level Ortho Physio Conference 2007, India.

• Acupressure Therapy (Reflexology) Basics by Devendra Vora Accupressure Foundation, India(2007)

• Fundamentals of Computers, PSG Centre for Non Formal and Continuing Education, PSG College of

Technology, Coimbatore, India; (2005)

Course Content: Microsoft-Office, e-mail, Internet, SPSS.

• Research Methodology and Bio-Statistics, PSG Centre for Non Formal and Continuing Education, PSG

College of Technology, Coimbatore, India; (2006)

Course content

I. Concepts of Measurements

II. Research Design: Principles and Methods

III. Interpretation of Experiment Findings

IV. Clinical Research for Physiotherapist

LANGUAGES KNOWN

• English**

• Hindi**

• Tamil*

• Malayalam**

** Can fluently speak, read and write

* Can fluently speak and read

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