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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
There are many different challenges a physiotherapist may face in their career. Patients may be reluctant to follow advice, you may be required to complete several hours of continuing education on top of your already busy work schedule, you may work with patients with terminal illnesses, or maybe you find it challenging to keep up with ever-changing technology and apps. Give the interviewer an example of a challenge you frequently face or foresee having to face in the workplace and discuss how you would overcome or navigate them.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Interestingly, I recently read an article about the shortage of physiotherapists in the UK. In a BSA survey, patients reported dissatisfaction with appointment wait times and staffing levels. I know this is something that the NHS struggles with, as are many healthcare organisations worldwide. Being short-staffed impacts patients because we cannot spend as much time with patients because of the lack of available resources. I try to help overcome this by being someone others want to work with. I show up to work every day, so my team, managers, and patients know I'm reliable and go above and beyond to support others wherever I can. If we can create a pleasant environment, it will reduce the risk of turnover, thus helping staffing levels. I would also like to be part of a group that does community outreach and talks to those in secondary school to help promote physiotherapy and healthcare as a career in general."

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