This London-based event focuses on "Unconventional Career Paths" for physiotherapists. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of how and why colleagues have diverged from traditional roles, gaining insight into their achievements working internationally and in private practice and the hurdles they faced. The aim is to inspire members to consider their own unique career trajectories and to broaden their understanding of the diverse applications of physiotherapy skills.
Speakers will include:
Ilona Fricker - a UK trained Physiotherapist, based currently in South Africa. For the last 19 years, Ilona has been living and working internationally in countries including Uganda, Indonesia, Laos Jordan and the US training and supporting physiotherapists in diverse settings. She has been working in the field of Trauma and Torture rehabilitation since 2009. Currently, she works as a Clinical Advisor for Physiotherapy for The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) managing and guiding the clinical quality of the physiotherapy services in Jordan and Iraq.
Tom Taverner - owner and founder of VIM Health which is a pioneering neurological rehabilitation center designed to transform how care is delivered. Combining advanced robotics with evidence-based therapies, VIM Health offers a personalized, cutting-edge approach to neuro-rehabilitation in a beautifully designed, client-focused environment.
Katie Knapton - Chair of Physio First and Founder of PhysioFast Online a quality accessible Physiotherapy service via video. Katie is also a member of the CSP South East Coast Regional Network core team and an ACPOHE committee member.
A key benefit of attending is the dedicated networking time, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded physiotherapists in London who are exploring or have already embarked on unconventional paths.
All CSP members are invited including students and we hope to see you there!
If you have an unconventional career path, please nominate yourself to become a Network Champion to share your experience during the networking sessions. This event promises to be an enriching experience for those seeking inspiration, practical knowledge, and connections within the evolving landscape of physiotherapy careers.
Key information
- This event is for CSP members only
- Delegates are invited to arrive from 17:30 for registration and networking. The event agenda will then commence at 18:00 and run until 20:35
- Some light refreshments may be available at the event but delegates are advised to eat before attending the event or bring some food to the event with them.
Tickets are free of charge, but if you cannot attend the event please cancel your ticket ASAP so resources and CSP membership money is not wasted.
This event is being delivered by the CSP London Regional Network led by a core team of volunteers organising CSP regional engagement for CSP members by CSP members.
Please email cre@csp.org.uk with any queries about the event.
