Tsitsi Mkondo
Harare,Mashonaland
Summary
Registered physiotherapist with a robust background in acute hospital and rehabilitation services in the UK and Zimbabwe. Proficient in managing frailty, geriatrics, orthopaedics, neuro, and respiratory cases, including pediatric emergencies. Recognized for contributions to service enhancement and education, with a strong audit performance and high levels of adaptability and emotional intelligence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Rotational Physiotherapist
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed own ward caseload across geriatrics/frailty, general medicine, orthopaedics and surgical rehab; contributed to MDT board rounds and discharge planning.
- Delivered respiratory care (airway clearance, secretion management); maintained adult & paediatric on-call competency through regular assessments/training.
- Supervised and appraised juniors/support staff; delivered in-services; supported service development and clinical audits.
- Acted up for Band 7 Team Lead as required; assisted with staffing oversight and digital ward book updates.
- Non-clinical/Leadership:
- QEH In-patient Therapies Work Experience Coordinator (Jul 2024 – Aug 2025).
- Dementia Training Coordinator (Tier 1 & 2) – liaison with Head of Dementia Nursing.
- Preceptor within Trust preceptorship programme.
Senior Physiotherapist
Boddy & Malunga Physiotherapists
01.2007 - 04.2023
- Led mixed inpatient/outpatient caseload (MSK/orthopaedics predominant) across two practice sites; supported home-visit triage and coordination.
- Prepared reports for surgeons; coordinated with nursing/administration on discharge and follow-up.
- Trained newly employed nurses and aides in safe manual handling and back-care principles.
- Supervised/mentored junior physiotherapists and secondary-school work-experience students.
Clinical Educator & Part-Time Lecturer
University of Zimbabwe (Department of Rehabilitation)
09.2007 - 01.2017
- Taught clinical physiotherapy techniques (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and Clinical Kinesiology.
- Supervised Part 2 students in clinical placements; external examiner for end-of-placement assessments.
Physiotherapist & Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
07.2004 - 03.2007
- Assessed and treated inpatients across major referral/teaching units (ICU, burns, maternity, psychiatry, general/surgical/orthopaedics).
- Rotations in manual therapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy; supervised rehabilitation technicians; taught manual handling/back-care to nursing students.
- Weekend call duty approximately 1 in 8.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Zimbabwe
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric assessment proficiency
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation techniques
- Neurological therapy skills
- Respiratory physiotherapy practices
- Effective discharge planning strategies
- Staff training and supervision capabilities
- Clinical audit and service development experience
Certification
- AHPRA – Registered Physiotherapist (Australia)
- HCPC – Registered Physiotherapist (United Kingdom)
- Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand – Registered
- Medical Rehabilitation Council of Zimbabwe – Registered
Additional Information
Languages: English (fluent), Shona (fluent)
Accomplishments
- Ward Rehabilitation Champion (QEH, Apr 2025) for driving mobilisation and anti-deconditioning culture change.
Affiliations
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP – UK)
- AGILE – Professional network for physiotherapists working with older people
Australian Grade Mapping
- Based on my most recent UK role as Senior Rotational Physiotherapist (NHS Band 6) with acting-up Band 7 duties and formal education/coordination responsibilities, my equivalent in Australia is:
- VIC: Physiotherapist Grade 2 (suitable for Grade 3 pathways depending on service need)
- NSW: Physiotherapist Level 1/2 (experienced), suitable for Level 3 Senior Physiotherapist consideration
- QLD: HP3 (Senior Physiotherapist)
- SA: AHP2 (with scope for AHP3 in specialty/lead contexts)
- WA: P2 (with P3 suitability in specialty or team-lead contexts)
Additional Information
- IT: EMR documentation; digital ward books; Microsoft 365; telehealth liaison
- Availability: Open to regional/remote rotations; can commence subject to visa processing
Timeline
Senior Rotational Physiotherapist
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2025
Clinical Educator & Part-Time Lecturer
University of Zimbabwe (Department of Rehabilitation)
09.2007 - 01.2017
Senior Physiotherapist
Boddy & Malunga Physiotherapists
01.2007 - 04.2023
Physiotherapist & Junior Rotational Physiotherapist
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
07.2004 - 03.2007
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Zimbabwe