Sunshine
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Post by Sunshine on Dec 5, 2003 1:12:14 GMT 7
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Post by MYK on Dec 5, 2003 6:43:42 GMT 7
hi sunshine? where in UK are you? ilang taon ka na dyan? what skol and year ka grad?? and lastly pano ka nadala ng kapalaran dyan ;D
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Post by Sunshine on Dec 5, 2003 7:22:55 GMT 7
Hello MYK
I'm in England, a graduate of Fatima, Batch '97...what fate brought me here? Ohh, It was a long process...loaded with perspiration, tears and guts... [/color]
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Post by Eiram on Dec 7, 2003 23:38:27 GMT 7
Hayaah Sunshine, ;D How's work? I work here in Birmingham...san k nga pala ulit sa England? Sana we get together esp. on all filipino festivals, umaattend k b noon...what sort of physio. do u do right now?
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Post by ecalica428 on Dec 10, 2003 8:17:20 GMT 7
thanks to sunshine who is my classmate in Fatima but she have to drag me here. anyways, at least now i know PT exist here in UK. Pity us coz our curriculum is based on US education and not on european standard so i do have problems registering but hoping i can be registered after they do some changes on overseas workers.FINGERS CROSSED.Please let me know if anyone of you already been registered here in UK and what sort of problems did you encounter during the process. hoping we can invade this country.
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Post by Sunshine on Dec 11, 2003 2:57:25 GMT 7
Hi ecalica428!
I think you know Eiram...she is also from our batch. She knew so many Filipino PT (who graduated from different school back home) who are also working here! I must agree with you, our currilum was patterned from US and that is why Pinoy PTs here needs to do sort of studies first and adaptation period before being qualified. By the way, even at this very start, better read about Chest Physio. I have a hard time coping with it since back home, we let the Resp. Therapies do "chest stuffs" job...Part of training is to do "on calls as well"...i find this part a bit tough for me really, since we were never trained to do stuffs like this at home... But who knows...things might work well. :)At least, you have a very interesting post to start with, let us keep each other posted, so we can learn more...[/color]
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Post by marqueb1221 on Dec 16, 2003 0:34:44 GMT 7
hi there sunshine!!!!
im mario, working as a rehab assistant here in london,england. im processing my papers at HPC already and still waiting for the confirmation letter.im a graduate of Riverside College in Bacolod City.batch 96 ako.did you undergo adaptation training? how many months ba? ang tagal ko na nagprocess but due to the royal backlog nagkadelay ang mga papers ko.where are you in england? can i keep in contact with you ? im also desperate for somebody who is a pinoy physio here,please do keep in touch.thanks!!!
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Post by emey209 on Dec 16, 2003 16:56:00 GMT 7
thanks for starting this thread I sent a PM to you. I hope you don't mind, just want to ask something. God Bless
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Post by Sunshine on Dec 17, 2003 0:55:20 GMT 7
Hi Mario!
Of course, I don't mind keeping in touch with you...In fact, I'm glad ;Dto hear from a kababayan who also do Physio. job here in England. Although, I'm enjoying what I do here and that all the Physios I worked with are really nice, I still feel bad not meeting other Pinoy Physios... So, how are you? When have you submitted your application to HPC? Just like you, It took me ages before I heard from them as they do a really thorough assessment on our papers. They would call your school, your references and verify the documents that you submitted to them. They would even check if our school is a member of which world health organizations and what proper license or facilities it got. Also, they will going to check what our courses equavalent to theirs...(hay! it's really a long wait...) As for adaptation, I think it is a must! I have never met anyone who came here who hasn't undergone adaptation, even my workmates who finished their degree from Spain, Gilbraltar, Brazil, America and Zimbabwe have undergone adaptation as well. But the duration of adaptation, I think was based on the degree of experiences and similarity with their course. My spanish friend and I have to do 6 months but one of the Indians whom I know did only 3 months since she had 8 years experience from Saudi. I reckoned that maybe, you have an edge if you have experiences outside your country of origin...what'd you think? Also, HPC would ask you sometimes to take some additional course or module just like what I'm going to do to update my knowledge. Since, I was never trained to do intensive chest physiotherapy back home I have to take the course here... So...hang in there! You will be fine. What you are experiencing with HPC are the same thing I have undergone...It was frustrating but things are gonna fall into place...working as Rehab. Assist is an edge already. I suggest, better asked your Manager (if you have not done it yet...)if they can accomodate you JUST IN CASE you need to do adaptation...the NHS trust that I'm working with as of the moment are very strict and choosy with adaptation applicants...so the mere fact that you are employed right now is actually a good sign...
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Post by Sunshine on Dec 17, 2003 0:57:40 GMT 7
Hi Emey! ;D
I sent you a reply already...have you got it? Lemme know, please! Ok? [/color]
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Post by emey209 on Dec 21, 2003 20:10:10 GMT 7
haluu, Sunshine. read ko na reply mo. maraming salamat sana matuloy kami. Saan ka sa England?
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Post by gulay on Jan 7, 2004 7:14:45 GMT 7
hi! im gulay, a PT from cebu.
do you happen to know of any job openings for foreign PTs in UK? thanks.....
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Post by Sunshine on Jan 7, 2004 7:38:52 GMT 7
There are loads of job posted for Physiotherapist here in UK...But the UK government prefers applicants to hold an HPC license before they hire them. The UK NHS Trust (National Health System) doesn't do direct hire though. But contrary to this, you must apply your PT license directly to HPC. [/color]
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Post by Sunshine on Jan 10, 2004 0:10:26 GMT 7
Here's an interesting website if you are interested in working here at UK. You may send an email to them for further query or may even apply if interested!
www.dream-medical.co.uk[/color]
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Post by spasticboy on Feb 9, 2004 2:24:54 GMT 7
Hi.. ...Iam planning to register to HPC through Grandparenting route.. the problem is I dont have any idea about Professional indemnity insurance..what are the chances of my HPC application if i dont have this insurance.
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Post by Sunshine on Feb 13, 2004 1:21:50 GMT 7
Hi Spasticboy!
Are you trained here in UK? If you are, then you can apply your Prof. Imdemnity Insurance via CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy). Applicants thru Grandparenting should have this insurance as this is one of the requirements...
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Post by pt2003 on Jul 24, 2004 23:14:04 GMT 7
Thank God!!! Hi im from Iloilo! And im on my way for the hpc,actually im already applying! I prefer u.k. cos i thing its more easier and maybe because im overwhelmed by the "amarican dream" thing.(hehe). ;D I havent continue my apllication to the fccpt because im so tired of all the requirements.Anyway, i would like to know exactly what is 1.) an adaptation training?2.) will it depend really on how long is your experience? 3 .) will you be the one to pay for it? 4 .)is there a need for a masters degree in order for us to work there? 5.) by doing the adaptation training, you can still do your job? .....To sunshine please help me on this!!! thank you!!! or anyone!!!!
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Post by Sunshine on Aug 4, 2004 4:15:22 GMT 7
Hi PT2003!
Sorry for the delayed reply, been very busy for awhile. With regards to your queries, well, just like to let you know that a Period of Adaptation is needed for you to be able to adjust to their Clinical practice here. It actually depends on your work skills & experiences. Those who have worked abroad (other than their country of origin) have more edge than the others. The length of the adaptation is also based on what cases you have handled from your previous work experiences. Not every applicant are for adaptation. Some of them are able to get their State License right away, whilst other are asked only to submit some case studies. They don't require applicants to have a masteral degree, but if you got one, then, that is better. You don't have to pay for it either. In fact, while you are doing your "Adaptation" you can work as Physio. Assist. as you are not compensated as Adaptee Physio. but you do receive wages from being a PT Asst. Once you pass your "adaptation", that is the only time where they can issue you your State License. From then on, you can practice as Chartered Physiotherapist around UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). Give it a try! This could be your destiny!
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Post by pt2003 on Aug 4, 2004 19:41:31 GMT 7
;DThank you soooo much!! i really appreciate it!!! Actually i have a lots of questions regarding the H.P.C...bear with me please!!!! hehehe!! 1.what will i put in the details of clinical practice? is this the training we have during our internship? 2. how about in professional qualification and training,what will i put here? 3.in employment / career history, will i be the one to fill up the form in career summary? 4. about the ielts will you please give me some ideas or any relevant information or tips about ielts? hope this will not bother you that much!!! hehe! although i know it is!!! hehehe!!! thanks!!! i really want to work in u.k.....
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Post by Sunshine on Aug 5, 2004 0:27:12 GMT 7
Hiya!
I don't mind answering ur queries at all, you are welcome! Here goes: Details of clinical practice: Your intership affiliations experiences & any experiences you gained as a student & after you have graduated & qualified Professional Qualification: You just have to state that you are a licensed PT plus all the seminars & courses you have attended Employment / Career History: You have to fill this up yourself, however, you have to provide some references or certificates to support this. Also, State what sort of Physio. you have done after you have been qualified (e.g. Worked as a Staff Physio. in Orthopaedic Ward for 1 yr). Here, you have to state ur job responsibilities & job description, & who you are responsible to. On IELTS, well, you need to practice reading fast & comprehending the infos. at the same time. You need to practice writing essay as well. To give you some ideas. It might be helpful if you visit this website. www.ielts.org/ www.ielts-test.com/ The latter website will give you tips and ideas on what the exam would be. BTW, You don't need to take IELTS If you have pass the TOEFL, have you? I hope I have answered your queries...Keep in touch!
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Post by pt2003 on Aug 5, 2004 19:46:54 GMT 7
Thank you again!!! you are my sunshine!!! hehehe!!! ;D BTW , you mean if i already pass my TOEFL or if i have already the proof that i pass my TOEFL , i dont need to take the IELTS exam?? Clear me on this...thanks...also iv read a message from the filipinopt yahoogroups saying that he should undergo a case presentation, 3 topics each from neuro,ortho and cardiopulmonary , and he has his H.P.C. approved already....is this true? Thank you again!!! youll be hearing from me again soon....hehehe!
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Post by gulay on Aug 6, 2004 17:01:24 GMT 7
hi !
anyone who knows of an agency hiring PTs for UK??pls inform me. thanks1!!!
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Post by Sunshine on Aug 7, 2004 19:43:49 GMT 7
Oh yes! If you have a valid TOEFL, you may submit it, as long as you obtained a score of 600 for TOEFL Paper Test or score of 250 for TOEFL Electronic test.
BTW, I'm not sure if you knew the website for HPC, but it may help you more if you visit the site!
www.hpc-uk.org
About the case studies, As I have told you before, some of the applicants assessment results are not always the same. As I've said, It actually depends on your credentials & experiences. Some applicants are indeed asked to do a case study, in fact, one of my colleagues' friends, (7 of his batchmates) from another Country are asked to submit a case study but only 2 of them have been accepted. Additionally, according to our Rehab. Director, (who used to be an Assessor for HPC). Sometimes, HPC would like to verify if you have an adequate academic knowledge on some areas such as Muscukoloskeletal, Pulmonary, Orthopaedic, Neuro. & Spinals, Paediatric, Geriatric, Woman Health, etc. when they noticed that you have lack of experience or inadequate proofts of knowledge on those mentioned areas. I don't know about the case of that member in the Filipino Yahoo Group but I think, as far as I know, once you are asked to do a case study, then that means that the applicant's HPC registration needs further verification and that the applicant are not YET eligible for registration but the Assesor would recommend the applicant to further verify it by doing a case study.
They want to make sure that the applicant can show a sound knowledge of clinical governance meaning, you are able to work competenly, can exercise autonomy with good practice of clinical effectiveness and standard outcome measures. (Think about our Prof. code of ethics!) or...you may want to read on HPC about the "Standard of Proficiency". They always give out a copy with the application forms.
www.hpc-uk.org/publications/standards.htm
As for Gulay's query on Agencies, mmm...one of my friend was hired by an agency but she said that they have stopped hiring. You may still be interested to inquire. Here's the info.
www.1job.co.uk/recruiterjobs.php/308/Citrus%20Recruit/1
The only downpoint here, is that, most agencies are hiring Physio. in senior positions. If you plan to come here in UK, you may try it direct as many of us came here through direct hiring.
Also, if you have been reading about my previous post here, I have given this website for those who are interested in working here in UK
www.dream-medical.co.uk
Anyway, I'll have a look on my Physio. Journals if there's some agencies hiring from Phil. My journals are just lying here somewhere...I'll speak to you soon!
Regards!
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Post by pt2003 on Aug 7, 2004 21:41:27 GMT 7
Thank you again!!!!!!! ;D thank GOD !!! i really appreciate it!!!! thanks for the info.... until next time ;D...see you.
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Post by pt2003 on Aug 14, 2004 20:11:42 GMT 7
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Post by pt2003 on Sept 21, 2004 14:51:14 GMT 7
Good Day! It's me again! hehe! I just want to ask about h.p.c. Under the form Section 5 Education and training...what exactly will i put in the details of clinical experience? is it different from the ...any other professional qualifications/trainings? or just the same? Please help! Thank you soooo much!!!
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Post by pt2003 on Oct 3, 2004 19:08:41 GMT 7
My question is that is it true that in order for me to qualify for the registration in H.P.C.(Health Professions Council)i should be qualified first under the National Academic Recognition Information Center? Thank You!
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Post by Sunshine on Oct 5, 2004 2:19:29 GMT 7
Hi PT2003
Sorry PT2003 for a delayed reply again, been very busy... You don't need to be qualified under UK-NARIC, Go directly to HPC. Last July 2003, HPC has included Physiotherapy as one of the 12 Professions they regulate. You are just wasting your time if you proceed with NARIC as you would be ask to take an exam...sort of like a Licensing Board Exam... On your form, under "details of clinical experience"...you will include here all your clinical experiences after you have been qualified... on the professional/qualifications trainings, you will include all your clinical affliations (pre-interships, if you have one and proper interships...) If you have completed all your forms, and submit it to HPC, it will take them atleast 4 weeks to assess it before they come up of a decisions. Very recently, Some applicants are asked to do Case Presentation, Case study whilst the others are asked to do Adaptation and if you are very fortunate, you might have your registration right away. Physio. Jobs are available around UK. You can come over here thru agency or direct hiring as what I've done...Goodluck!
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Post by edwin on Oct 23, 2004 0:42:16 GMT 7
Hello Sunshine im edwin and also from fatima batch 2001...thanks for your patience.I'm currently in Bedford working as Physio Assistant and doin SCA in a private nursing home as well..you can call it an exploit but there's no other way to enter UK easier...i've been here for 18mos now...the manager told me that they are not offering any adoptation or anything that would register me from workin here as Physio although i have a community physio who supervise me..she is so eager to help me through giving me past and new issues of frontline mags...any regarding my queries...having hpc registration is difficult on my part since i 'm already working here i find it hard to collect my references.i came here thru direct hire...so shall i have an adoptation somewhere else first before i register to hpc or register to hpc first before adoptation?thank you so much sunshine!!!!may pinoy PTs be blessed always!
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Post by Sunshine on Oct 25, 2004 18:25:58 GMT 7
Hi Edwin,
Don't be skeptic with the things that you want to do! Consider your situation as advantage, as you are already stepping on the soil of UK! It may sounds difficult as you came here to work as SCA and that you have been issued work permit in accordance to what you are employed. From my view, the reason, why it is difficult for you to find a place to do your adaptation, is because, it is very costly for your instituition to get you a working permit, and not to mention the fact that you are binded in your working agreement with your current employee. Why don't you try to apply to any other NHS Hospital for your adaptation? You have to broaden your options...Make use of the Frotline Mag, which your friend is providing you...Most of a private hospital will not going to help you with your adaptation as it is very expensive and besides, it is better to work in NHS...not only you get better priveledges, such as yearly appraisal, free trainings, good clinical experiences, good pay, maybe( although, I heard that Private hospital do pay more...)? Besides, never assume what the HPC will decide on your application. They may either ask you to do adaptation or case studies....so don't concentrate on a problem that is not yet there. It is a good thing to think about a place where you can do adaptation ONLY -- JUST in case they say...you need to have one... In the meantime, concentrate on gathering all the bits and bobs that you need for your application. Actually, collecting what you need to submit takes the longest part! Goodluck! Lemme know how you are getting on...okay?
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