Claire Thompson

We’re thrilled to welcome the awesome Sianne to the podcast this week! Sianne is our brilliant Physiotherapy student intern who’s currently taking a year out from her studies to work with us as part of the teaching team.As a mature student with a previous degree under her belt, Sianne brings a unique and valuable perspective. In this episode, she shares her journey through both studying and teaching, offering honest reflections and insights into life on the current Physiotherapy course.This is one you won’t want to miss!

This episode truly embodies the "Not Just Physio" spirit, as we welcome Claire Mitchell, a final year nursing student, and our guest host Dr Alexandra Carlin to discuss a recent student-led publication. Claire will share her experience of studying at UoN and the how she converted one of her essay’s into a national publication.Claire recognised that cervical screening coverage has been declining in the UK and explored innovative strategies, such as self-sampling, to promote screening. It is hoped that Claire’s journey will inspire others to study and disseminate their work.You can read Claire's publication here: Mitchell, C. and Carlin, A. (2025) Strategies to promote cervical screening for an aging demographic: a global insight. Practice Nursing, 36(1). https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2025.36.1.8Blurb goes here

Dan Towey and Sam Roberts first crossed paths as first year students on the BSc Physiotherapy course. Fast-forward a few years, and they’re now back - this time as teaching associates. In this honest and insightful episode, Sam opens up about his experiences with mental health, specifically depression, and reflect on how it has impacted his studies and the importance of support networks in both personal and professional life.This episode ties in with Mental Health Awareness Week which falls on 12-18th May 2025, reminding us that conversations like this are more important than ever.The duo also tackle the age-old question: which crisps would you take with you to a desert island? Stay tuned for an upcoming episode, where Sam will be hosting a special episode with his former GP, diving into her current work on mental health within the healthcare workforce.If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please find a list of key resources below:Common signs and symptoms of depressionCognitive Behavioural Therapy - NHSMindCALMSamaritansThe University of Nottingham Counselling Service

It's Notts Just Physio welcome the amazing Claire Thompson to the show. Claire is the Director of student wellbeing, and it was truly amazing to sit and talk around mental health, and the amazing support that she has helped create at the university for our students.

In this episode of It’s Notts Just Physio, we’re excited to introduce one of our newest Teaching Associates, Sam Roberts! Sam shares how a football injury kickstarted his journey into physiotherapy and offers valuable insights from his time in clinical practice. Tune in for his top tips on building rapport with patients, setting effective goals, and what truly motivates him in his career.Don’t forget to check out all our links—including a way to have your say about the future of the pod!👉 linktr.ee/itsnottsjustphysio

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!Check out all our links below, including a way to have your say:👉 linktr.ee/itsnottsjustphysio

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!

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!

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 - Intro02:02 - 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 

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.If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to rate, share, and subscribe to It's Notts Just Physio on your preferred streaming platform.