Each month JustPhysio would like to recognise one of our locums for their personal achievement and commitment to the Physiotherapy Service!

Name: Lizzie

Profession: Physiotherapist

Where are you from? Melbourne, Australia

Current Locum position? Community Health, Band 6

Personal achievements within the role? Competently managing a full case load within a few days of starting the position despite having never worked within community health before (or within the UK).

What do you enjoy about being a locum? I love the constant challenge and variety you get as a locum.

Most memorable moment within your career? When I was working in paediatrics I once treated a very anxious 8 year old boy who had a chromosomal disorder and had just had surgery on his foot and needed to be taught safe transfers before he was discharged home. This was a very long and difficult session with the patient however at the end when he managed to achieve the transfer with minimal effort he gave me a huge smile and grabbed my hand to pull me close for a big hug to say thank you.

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take?
1.) Wine
2.) Hot date
3.) Boat