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We are delighted to have Ella Guerin, Assistant Professor of Mental Health Nursing, on this episode of It’s Notts Just Physio! Ella shares her incredible journey into teaching, along with some amazing insights into mental health nursing. Whether you’re a student, a practitioner, or just curious about the field, you won’t want to miss this one!

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The first installment of the SUPRA CPD Takeover sees hosts SUPRA President Jack Ledger and Vice-President Josh Griffiths discuss the development and future of the First Contact Practitioner role with one of the main stakeholders Dr Rob Goodwin, while also delving into how interested students may go about pursuing an FCP role during their future careers! Tips, tricks and fantastic insight, listen in!

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Tune in to this insightful episode featuring two of our Year 3 students, Sofia Saavedra Adams and Josh Griffiths, as they continue the conversation around placement experiences. This time, the discussion is focused on the ‘5-9’ of placement—everything outside of work that contributes to a balanced and fulfilling experience.

From socialising and exercising to maintaining a healthy diet, they share practical tips on managing your lifestyle while on placement. They also touch on commuting to and from placement and the process of applying for the Learning Support Fund.

Whether you're about to start your placement or already navigating it, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you thrive. Don't miss it!

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Tune in to this insightful episode featuring our Year 3 education placement students, Amy Heran, Lewis Wright, and Francesca Moulton. They share their experiences on placement at the University of Nottingham, offering a candid look at the day-to-day challenges and rewards of the 9-to-5 placement life. The discussion covers highs and lows, navigating imposter syndrome, collaborating with fellow physiotherapy students, and practical advice for using PARE (Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation) and updating CPAF documents. Don’t miss their valuable tips and tricks for making the most of your placement journey!

Chapter markers:

00:11 - Intro
02:02 - Education placement experiences so far 
04:00 - Physiotherapy placements so far 
07:52 - Highs and lows of placement 
19:25 - Learning from experiences 
25:22 - Imposter syndrome 
28:46 - Working with other students on placement 
36:02 - Non-clinical placements 
40:54 - CPAF documents and using PARE 
47:46 - Wrap up 

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This episode is the second installment of our Education Placement Takeover and features physiotherapy students Lily Kerrison, Emma Bowen, and Els Eaves as they explore a range of physiotherapy placement topics. They share insights into their education placement experiences at the University of Nottingham, discuss how previous placements have shaped their learning, offer top tips for thriving on placement, and highlight the importance of holistic healthcare within a multidisciplinary team.

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the year with the first of many special episodes featuring our Year 3 education placement students, Lucy Munro, Ashira Sears, and Jack Ledger share their unique experiences. They dive into what they loved, the challenges they faced, and offer valuable advice for students considering this placement in the future.

This episode shines a spotlight on a distinctive physiotherapy placement setting, offered by only a few universities.

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This episode, we are delighted to be joined by special guest host Sam Ravenall who is the Foundation to Health Sciences programme lead as well as Jessica Norris who started her student journey on the Foundation year and who has just completed her Physiotherapy BSc.

The foundation year provides students with an alternative route into the Physiotherapy BSc. In this podcast, Jessica shares her experience of studying a Foundation Year during the height of the pandemic and how it prepared her for studying on the degree.

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 We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dan Towey to the podcast! Dan is a Teaching Associate on the Physiotherapy course, dedicating two days a week to the role while also working clinically as a First Contact Practitioner (FCP). As one of the first to take on the Teaching Associate position at the school, Dan brings a unique perspective. In this episode, he shares his journey as a mature physiotherapy student at the University of Nottingham, his transition into teaching, and the many aspects of his life that bring him joy and fulfillment. Don't miss this in depth conversation! 

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This episode packs a punch with the brilliant Becky Mayo, who joins us from the Sports Rehabilitation program!

Becky, a former University of Nottingham student, excelled during her time on the Sports Rehabilitation course and now brings her expertise full circle by teaching on the program. Tune in as Becky shares her journey from her experiences as a student, to navigating the transition into the world of work, and ultimately returning to teach.

This is a must-listen episode that offers valuable insights into the student experience, the realities of starting a career, and the rewarding path of giving back through teaching.

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We are delighted to welcome Asavari to the podcast! Asavari is the University of Nottingham Year 2 lead in Physiotherapy. She is also a Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Neurological rehabilitation. 
Asavari talks about her career so far, and what its like to be a student who has had to study abroad when she left home to come to study in the UK.  Asavari gives some really key insights to these experiences and talks about the support structures we have at the University to help students settle in. This is a great episode and one you don't want to miss!