Miriam-Joy Sharp is a recent graduate of the University of Salford's BSc Physiotherapy program seeking new opportunities. She has experience in elderly exercise classes, working with dementia patients, and clinical placements in musculoskeletal outpatient care and community therapy. Her background also includes volunteer work with at-risk youth and experience managing community projects.

1. PROFESSIONAL
CSP Member
DBS Cleared
TRAINING
Dementia Awareness
Manual Handling
CPR
INTERESTS
Swimming
Cycling
Cooking
Travel
PERSONAL DETAILS
Miriam-Joy Sharp
89 Drayton Street
Manchester
M15 5LL
M: 07980 426 894
E: mail.mj85@gmail.com
DoB: 05/02/1985
MIRIAM-JOY SHARP
mail.mj85@gmail.com
PROFILE
A mature student Physiotherapist with recent voluntary experience in elderly exercise
classes and with dementia patients on a hospital ward. Competent and highly
motivated with excellent interpersonal skills. Previous career in the Community and
Youth Work sector, engaging with at-risk young people, children and families and
managing staff.
EDUCATION
2014 – 2017 University of Salford: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
2013 – 2014 The Manchester College: Access to H.E. Diploma
January 2013 Staffordshire University: Level 4 Mentoring
2004 – 2007 University of Durham: BA (Hons) Community & Youth Work Studies
1999 – 2002 St Brendan’s High School: 4 SQA Highers, 8 SQA Standard Grades
PRACTICE PLACEMENTS
MSK Outpatients, Alexandra Park Health Centre (May – June 2016)
 Assessment & clinical reasoning of musculoskeletal disorders
 Therapeutic exercise prescription & manual therapy
 Treating patients in a culturally diverse community
Community Therapy Team, Stockport (Jan – Mar 2016)
 Improving mobility & falls prevention with elderly patients
 Assessments & home exercise programmes for a wide variety of patients
 Liaising with MDT team with regard to wider social factors in patient’s care
Neurology, Burnley General Hospital (Jan – Feb 2015)
 Observing & assisting with rehabilitation of complex neurological disorders
 Communication skills and basic history taking
VOLUNTEERING
Postural Stability Classes, Active Lifestyles, Salford (2015 – Present)
Care of the Elderly, Salford Royal Foundation Trust (2013 – 2015)
Projects Abroad, Physiotherapy Project, Mexico (July – Aug 2015)
ESOL (English) Teacher, St Bride’s Church, Manchester (2010 – 2011)
Youth Work Volunteer, Eden Old Trafford, Manchester (2008 – 2013)

2. KEY WORK EXPERIENCE
Interim Manager/Youth Worker, Genesis Sale Moor, Manchester (2009 – 2011)
 Overseeing staff & project to cover a maternity leave
 Running group work & activities with at-risk children & young people
 Liaising with schools, police, social workers & other agencies
Various Office Roles, Hays Office Support, Manchester (2011 – 2012)
Teaching Assistant, Stockport & Manchester (2008—2009)
Student Mentor, Durham University, Durham (2006 – 2007)
Youth Work Student, HMP & YOI Low Newton, University Placement, Durham (2006)
Youth Work Student, Weston Spirit Youth Charity, University Placement, Newcastle (2004 – 2005)
Learner Support Assistant, Sheffield College, Sheffield (2003 – 2004)
SKILLS PROFILE
Communication
 Fundraising presentation for a youth project to a large group of people
 Liaising with local businesses & shop owners regarding difficulties with young people in the community
 Consistently excellent placement feedback on communication skills
Management Experience
 Managing a community and youth project to cover a maternity leave
 Organising, delegating & overseeing drop-in and activity sessions for children, young people & families
Problem Solving & Clinical reasoning
 Creating ways of delivering support to young people with very limited resources
 Differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies
Interpersonal Skills
 Assisted feeding and providing support to dementia patients on a hospital ward.
 Engaging with young people from challenging backgrounds
Experiences of other Cultures
 Teaching ESOL & life skills to a group of women whose first language was not English
 Volunteering and learning Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico for 6 weeks
 MSK placement in a multicultural community, often with speakers of other languages
REFERENCES
Available on request