Ryan Smith

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.

 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! 

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.

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!

Check out the brilliant "It's Notts Just Physio" podcast and listen to the insightful discussion with Roger Kerry (Physiotherapy Programme Lead) and James Coughlan (Human Function Module Lead). They delve into the importance of SGD, why it’s a vital part of your learning, and its significance for your personal development and future clinical career!

Listen with Ryan and James as they sit down and talk through the different ways of learning anatomy to help prepare you for the course! Ryan and James also discuss the reason you learn anatomy on the course, and how this applies to becoming a physiotherapist.

Listen to this great episode as  Jack Ledger and Josh Griffiths who are the President and Vice presidents of the Student Union Physiotherapy and sports Rehabilitation Association (SUPRA) warmly welcome you all to the family! Tune in to hear what you can expect from being apart of the society, and all the amazing things it has to offer!

We are delighted to welcome Ryan Smith who is the new year 1 lead for Physiotherapy! Have a listen to Ryan and find out more about what you can expect from your first year on the course!   Ryan also shares insight on his career so far, and what he likes to do in his spare time. If you have any year lead questions, please don’t hesitate to email him on [email protected]

Welcome to Episode 8 of "It's Notts Just Physio." We are delighted to have the brilliant Kat Cheng on the pod with us! Kat shares her experiences within her role in safeguarding at the School of Health Sciences. Safeguarding is a crucial aspect within the world of health care, as well as for our own general well-being. We appreciate that this topic can be quite emotionally heavy, so please be warned throughout. Tune in for an insightful and important discussion!”For any students listening who feel they to talk to anyone regarding the content in this episode, please contact your personal tutor or Kat Cheng [email protected] (who is with us until October). Or go to the student wellbeing page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/currentstudents/wellbeing/student-wellbeing.aspx For any non-University of Nottingham students listening who have been affected by this episode, we advise you to speak with your GP or a healthcare professional. There is also the website for Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/ which may also be of help.

We are delighted for Episode 7 to welcome the incredible Beth Yearsley!  Beth Is an esteemed Nottingham alumni turned SU (Students’ Union) Director, and she shares with us her evolution from student to leader. Discover intriguing stories, practical career tips, and invaluable advice for maximising your university years! Tune in for an authentic and enriching exploration of Beth's remarkable path, and gain insights to fuel your own journey. The SU is a key hub at the university with so much support, fun and friends to be made there! So, if you haven’t yet checked it out, please do so!Content warning – please be advised that this episode contains reference to the major incident and student deaths of last June, and listener discretion is advised. The section of the podcast which contains this content is 28:40 to 28:55 and listeners should only proceed if they are comfortable to do so.