How To Pass Your Physiotherapy Interview | Common Interview Questions

Hey guys in this video i will be discussing how to pass your physiotherapy interview and also specifically the questions you will be asked about during the interview.
Questions:
1) How was your journey ?
2) Why this Uni?
3) What Inspired you to go into Physio?
4) Talk to me about your work experience (not really a question but you will get asked..likely*)
5) What qualities do you think a good physio should have?
6) What are the different areas of physio?
MOCK INTERVIEW QUESTION SHEET:
docs.google.com/document/d/1K...
Hope this helps and I will be making another video on this topic very shortly as it is quite a large part of the application process.
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[@masi4579]

Comment down below any hard questions you came across and how did you answer them!

[@masi4579]

'What Is the negative side of the NHS?' ' What is the most challenging aspects of a physiotherapists job?'

[@masi4579]

@@nadabousseta7514 Hey Nada, just say the first thing that comes to mind... 1) Providing a person to speak to and vent problems with. During covid people have had a build up of their problems with reduced social contact. Physiotherapists as primary care providers are well placed to be able to provide mental support by listening and talking with patients. 2) Physiotherapists have allowed people to become more educated about how they can improve their physical health since during covid their was reduced access to gyms and exercise facilities and physios in particular have a good base of exercise knowledge they can implement as treatment programs for people. ..that should be ok I think haha.. just be creative with it and know that there’s no right/wrong answer

[@masi4579]

@@nadabousseta7514 you’re welcome. Remember physios are therapists at the same time. We try to treat holistically 👍🏼

[@beatsbyben5631]

Not relevant to the comment but I was just wondering it is okay to talk about previous experiences during the interview if it isn't on the personal statement as I haven't been able to get work experience this year and want to talk about other achievements but in my statement I wanted to show that I had an understanding of what physiotherapy is about meaning there was not enough space for some personal achievements? hope this makes sense and thanks for the video!

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

@@beatsbyben5631 Hi mate, apologies as I know it’s a little late but yes that’s ok 👍🏼 Hope it went well if you’ve had your interview already !

[@rehanav4096]

This was very helpful! Thanks

[@fabmaester]

Hey Masud, I've got my interview with Plymouth Uni tomorrow! I've been caning my way through your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@kerrielivick7694]

Just wondering, did you manage to get an offer? I'm hoping to apply for the course in clearing/next academic year! 🤗

[@fabmaester]

@@kerrielivick7694 Yes I did! I got offers from Manchester Met and Plymouth.

[@fabmaester]

@@kerrielivick7694 Also I wouldn’t bank on clearing. Plymouth for example had over 680 applicants for 70 places last year. I’d say the majority of Physio courses won’t go to clearing

[@kerrielivick7694]

@@fabmaester ohh really? My friend did the same course and when she applied she said a few people got in from clearing. But maybe that was just an off year. I've not got my hopes up, but I'm just preparing for the next academic year. I'm only looking at Plymouth and Marjon for physio!

[@annb.1135]

Hi Masseud.I have HCPC REGISTRATION in the UK.May I know how to be sponsored by an employer and how to apply?

[@Annmariya314]

Hi Masud, thanks for the vedio. I wonder is there anyone who has undertaken faculty interview forMsc in MSK management? What all questions are likely to be asked for such an interview? Any suggestions!

[@kelseywong5553]

Hi there, just curious, would being small in size make it harder for a physiotherapist to treat others, lets say someone who has a much bigger build? For your reference, im around 5'1. Thanks :)

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Kelsey, I can see why you would think that but you’ll be surprised to find how much power you can generate by adopting specific postures and using your body weight. Other alternatives are asking for help from an assistant if you were to come across that particular situation. Usually though depending on the area of physio you’ll work in it doesn’t matter how big or small you are. ( it does make it easier Ofcourse if you’re stronger/bigger but as is say this can be worked around by changing your technique) . Does that help at all ?

[@tobiasferrer118]

Hi Masud, I’ve really enjoyed watching your helpful videos and I just wanted to ask about the scenarios bit and what’s the best sort of approach to prepare/answer them. I’ve got interviews lined up for the upcoming weeks so any advise would be amazing. Cheers :)

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Tobias, thank you, are they on zoom or in person ?

[@beheshtaahmadi3581]

hey masud, what would i say if i havent had any work experience in a clinical setting ?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Talk about how you have been proactive and done online research on KZbin , reading physiopedia and speaking to physios (like right now for example) Here is a video I made earlier to explain what to do if you’re struggling getting work exp during this time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJTHdZWbdqelrs0

[@fradeloiswarmovies5627]

Very helpful Masud... Thanks

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

You're welcome

[@munti07]

Watched this in and a few other videos of yours in preparation for my interview yesterday, and I ended up getting an offer on the spot 😭🙏🏻

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Well done my friend, hope you’re doing well

[@vibinjain505]

Anyone here who completed physiotherapy course from RUGHS(Karnataka,INDIA)

[@yolandayoung_x7210]

is there a chance you could be asked scenario questions? and do you have any tips for them?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hi , for uni interviews.. I’d say not that likely as they wouldn’t expect you to know since you don’t have any clinical experience. If you do get asked a scenario question it’s more likely they are looking at your thought process about how you’ll manage problems. 1) as long as you’re safe and conscientious of the patients health 2) ask for help from your senior colleagues weather that’s confirmation on a particular treatment or else. 3) gain consent from the patient to do any treatment You will be OK. Good luck

[@todordoshev2859]

Hey Masud ! Thank you for your useful videos and content. Your channel helped me a lot to prepare for my interview. Today I received an offer from the University of Hertfordshire..

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Well done Todor !! 🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing your success my man, it’s nice to hear 😃 , I’m glad I was able to help you. Good luck wherever you choose to study 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alexiacoutino250]

Hi! thank you for the video it is very helpful! Do you have any examples or advice on how to prepare for the scenarios? I have an interview coming up and it is going to be via Zoom. Thanks!

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hi Alexia, best advice I can give is make you’re well informed on all things physio - - the role of a physio - skills and qualities of a physio and your personal examples from past exp - nhs constitution / values - areas of physio - getting consent from patients prior to any treatment, making sure you’re safe, asking your senior colleagues for help - other team members in the hospital and their roles The more informed you are the easier it will be to answer questions. As long as you’re keen and show you have done your research, you’ll get an offer from someone . Hope that helps Alexia

[@alexiacoutino250]

@@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689 thank you so much!!

[@unaishakhan161]

Thank you for this, I applied for Physiotherapy on clearing at UEL and I have a skype interview next week.

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

That’s amazing well done!! Let me know how it goes

[@unaishakhan161]

@@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689 Hey my interview went well and the lecturer basically covered most of your questions which I was able to respond efficiently thanks to your helpful video. However, she asked me to do a reflective writing post interview. Would you be able to advise what to include? Thank you

[@aaronrajimon312]

Hey what do you mean by reflective writing post interview cause i applied to the same uni as you any help would be great

[@unaishakhan161]

@@aaronrajimon312 It's just how you think the interview went and how you could have done better in the interview.

[@imanmohammed2814]

@@unaishakhan161 @Aaron Rajimon my interview for UEL is on Tuesday im so nervous!

[@vyankteshmore991]

👍

[@nousheentabassum8441]

What is pre registration program for physiotherapy international students, can a get a brief about it

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Pre registration as in you have not yet qualified as a physiotherapist yet ‘Pre- Reg’. When you qualify you are registered with the HCPC who are the governing body for health professionals in U.K.. So basically that course is for someone who wants to qualify as a physiotherapist. Usually the pre reg courses are a masters lasting 2 years. They are suited to people who have already completed a science related degree but want to qualify as a physio quickly (2years) and not have to do another bachelor degree (3/4 years). Hope that made sense. Here is a link to a video where I speak about this in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGeueGOKaMl9Z9k

[@mominmustafa6975]

Is there any other types of work experience/extra curriculum activities that would help in addition to NHS experience. THANKS

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Momin, hmm, reading journals or appraising pieces of research. Like critically analysing them and then talk about that in the interview if they ask you about if you've done any reading..that would really set you apart :)

[@mominmustafa6975]

@@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689 thanks. Do u recommend any books. Right now im reading the selfish gene.

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

@@mominmustafa6975 Sure, would you be interested in just general science books or actual academic specific stuff like anatomy haha? let me know If its just general science, read CURE (book about mind over matter in medicine and its evidence based) If it is just academic, check out the list in my video description Hope that helps Momin!

[@mominmustafa6975]

Thanks

[@VlogsbyAmmy311]

Hi Masud, I have my interview in ascenti for MSK physio.Can you help me in this regards? What kind of questions do they ask ?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hi Amina, Ascenti interview from memory is very simple and easy. Very basic questions around anatomy, why Ascenti?, and some basic MSK scenarios. You will be fine 🙏🏼

[@VlogsbyAmmy311]

Thank you for your response ☺️👍🏻

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

@@VlogsbyAmmy311 you’re welcome

[@zinebzanou8948]

Hello masud,I would like to ask u how can i have equivalent of my qualification from morocco to the uk plz waiting for your unswer thank you..

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hi Zineb, what do you mean exactly?

[@zinebzanou8948]

@@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689 i was a physiotherapist in morocco now i moved to the uk ,i want to have equivalent of my qualification ,i can? And how plz?

[@DaniyalHaider]

Hey Masud. I'm going to have a Skype interview for an MSc Physiotherapy programme and it will be approximately 15 minutes. They will send me an online video, one clinical information sheet and one role-play scenario a day prior to the interview. Is there any advice you could give me? I'm worried about how little time is allocated and how difficult a scenario would be over a video call. Thanks.

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Daniyal - thank you. Firstly, have you done any other interviews or is this going to be your first one?

[@DaniyalHaider]

@@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689 This is going to be my first interview. So I'm a tad nervous and still waiting on a reply from another University.

[@euphoria9848]

Hey @Daniyal

[@euphoria9848]

I have few questions to ask

[@Hades-tw4ql]

how did it go chief?

[@mariyamvarghese647]

Hai first tym i saw your channel . Iam really tensed about my interview because i dont know how to present . Iam planning to come uk for my bachelor's in physio in Coventry University. The interview on june 5 . Iam nervous about this . Group discussion also mentioned in course info . Is any group discussion is there. It about nhs values something life that . Any way plz pray for me . If i pass the interview i will inform you

[@JulyJuneJanuary]

You probably won't...

[@mariyamvarghese647]

@@JulyJuneJanuary i get offer letter but not. From Coventry i get from Manchester metropolitan University

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Well done Mariyam, Manchester met is still a good university, hope you will consider this option too

[@tommylewis-kyle9454]

Hey does this apply to the MSc courses also? And what are they looking for/asking during the group interview section?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Tommy, i would imagine its highly likely questions will be similar.. Mainly trying to see: Looking at your motivation to study physio Past experiences Interest in the profession As far as group interviews..i have made another video on this on my channel. Give it a watch and maybe it will give you an idea :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n52cc6SPa890d6c

[@tommylewis-kyle9454]

Masud Saeedi Physiotherapy thanks for the response! I’ll give it a watch, I’ve been given a heads up by someone on the course about the interview, for the group one we look at pictures and discuss what we think is going on, also what are the most important qualities for a health care professional

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

@@tommylewis-kyle9454 awesome mate, I'm sure you'll be fine. How do you feel about it?

[@tommylewis-kyle9454]

Yeah not bad, a bit nervous, I’ve been trying for the past couple years to get in an MSc physio course, I’m currently doing a masters in Sports Medicine so hopefully having an understanding of research will help me! For the group interview last year one of the photos was a picture of a women smoking and holding her child’s hand, apparently they had discuss what they thought was going on? And how can this have relevance to physiotherapy?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

@@tommylewis-kyle9454 awesome dude hope thats going well,yes showing an awareness of evidence is KEY as thats what profession is built on. Dont give up, you'll get in soon man. As far as the pic goes..could really be anything, i think it's mainly to open discussion and see how you cooperate with others and communication particularly. There's no right answer here imo.

[@ilquakhalid1486]

Hey masud..Can u plz make a video on which type of questions asked in interview of physiotherapy ..?

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

What do you mean?

[@seemazafar1379]

How much a MPT with 3 years of hospital experience can earn in UK Pls reply asap Thanks

[@seemazafar1379]

Pls tell which band is eligible??

[@masudsaeediphysiotherapy8689]

Hey Seema, thanks for the message. That would depend on a few variables. Location Your experience And ultimately weather you are able to practice here (assuming you're an international physio)