Physiotherapy Interview Questions and Graded Answers, 100%
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Tell us about yourself - 1. currently studying a levels at 6th form
2. enjoy netball
3. going to the gym
4. live in the Lake District
Why do you want to become a physiotherapist? - 1. enabling people to improve their
quality of life
2. practical course
3. high demand for physios
Why Manchester Uni? - 1. close to home
2. visited open day
3. know people at the uni
4. great facilities and sports facilities
5. good reputation
What have you done to prepare yourself for a career in physio? - 1. Work experience-
Lancaster hospital, Blackpool private clinic, ambulance paramedic
What strengths do you have that will help you deal with all the work involved? -
teamwork- netball, ncs, experiments in class, opticians, cafe
leadership- netball captain, social action plan
What do you think are the most challenging aspects of a physiotherapists job? - 1. not
being able to spend as much time on one patient as they require
, Why do you want to become a physiotherapist rather than a nurse or a doctor? - 1. you
and patient coming up with individual plan
2. long term conditions/recovery
3. closer working relationship
4. no medication- more holistic approach
5. can really make a difference to people to patients who haven't found solutions through
medication/surgery
What do Physiotherapists do? - 1. help people who are affected by injury, illness or
disability through exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
What interests you most about physiotherapy and why? - 1. being able to make a
substantial difference to peoples lives
What are you looking forward to most about becoming a physiotherapist? - 1. learning
skills to improve individuals quality of life
2. giving people confidence that they can improve
3. giving people the tools to help themselves
How would you like your patients to describe you and why? - 1. listen and take account of
individual needs
2. show empathy
3. friendly and approachable
How do you know whether you really want to become a physiotherapist? - 1. considered
speech and language therapy
2. knew I wanted to be in a caring profession
3. work experience in different settings
4. research into the role
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Tell us about yourself - 1. currently studying a levels at 6th form
2. enjoy netball
3. going to the gym
4. live in the Lake District
Why do you want to become a physiotherapist? - 1. enabling people to improve their
quality of life
2. practical course
3. high demand for physios
Why Manchester Uni? - 1. close to home
2. visited open day
3. know people at the uni
4. great facilities and sports facilities
5. good reputation
What have you done to prepare yourself for a career in physio? - 1. Work experience-
Lancaster hospital, Blackpool private clinic, ambulance paramedic
What strengths do you have that will help you deal with all the work involved? -
teamwork- netball, ncs, experiments in class, opticians, cafe
leadership- netball captain, social action plan
What do you think are the most challenging aspects of a physiotherapists job? - 1. not
being able to spend as much time on one patient as they require
, Why do you want to become a physiotherapist rather than a nurse or a doctor? - 1. you
and patient coming up with individual plan
2. long term conditions/recovery
3. closer working relationship
4. no medication- more holistic approach
5. can really make a difference to people to patients who haven't found solutions through
medication/surgery
What do Physiotherapists do? - 1. help people who are affected by injury, illness or
disability through exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
What interests you most about physiotherapy and why? - 1. being able to make a
substantial difference to peoples lives
What are you looking forward to most about becoming a physiotherapist? - 1. learning
skills to improve individuals quality of life
2. giving people confidence that they can improve
3. giving people the tools to help themselves
How would you like your patients to describe you and why? - 1. listen and take account of
individual needs
2. show empathy
3. friendly and approachable
How do you know whether you really want to become a physiotherapist? - 1. considered
speech and language therapy
2. knew I wanted to be in a caring profession
3. work experience in different settings
4. research into the role
