Tina had the opportunity to feature as a panelist on the Future frontline virtual careers event! From discussing the Speech and Language Therapy profession, her own journey to the career, to motivating prospective students of health care to persevere in their studies.
Who is Future Frontline?
They are an organisation that consists of current and aspiring healthcare students and professionals who seek to help inspire future generations of NHS healthcare workers. They range from medicine, nursing to allied healthcare professions.
They aim to provide students with useful resources concerning their journey into healthcare through things like workshops and webinars to prepare them for interviews, university
Tina shared her journey with Future Frontline and all the aspiring and current students of healthcare about the Speech and Language therapy field!
- The overview of the profession
- Her journey to the profession
- Pros and cons of the profession
- Her favourite parts of her career
- Top tips for aspiring students going in to healthcare.
”It feels good to be working as part of a team working towards a common goal of improving the patient’s quality of life. I love being a part of my patient’s journey and am grateful they are a part of mine. My patients are truly like my family/friends. I love the creativity in my profession – working on projects targeting cultural competence in SLT profession by creating resources e.g. communication aids.”
Top Tips for Future Frontliners!
”Focus on a growth mindset and not a fixed mindset – don’t let imposter syndrome get the best of you! Always give gratitude! Its okay to have a million questions – ensure that you ask them because that is how you will learn and become a competent healthcare professional. Most people may not understand your role so it is upto you to educate others regarding your career so speak up and spread the word!”
Feedback from Future Frontline…
”Tina was an incredible speaker and it was a pleasure to have her at the event. We really appreciate her contribution to continue widening access to healthcare professions through the provision of free educational sessions such as this.”
