title: The experiences of overseas trained physiotherapists working in the United Kingdom National Health Service.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop a greater understanding of the personal experiences of overseas trained physiotherapists working in the NHS.
  
  
  METHODS
  Qualitative research design using Phenomenological research approach.
  
  
  METHODS
  Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted which were voice recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.
  
  
  METHODS
  Physiotherapy services across two NHS Trusts.
  
  
  METHODS
  Ten overseas trained physiotherapists who were employed in the NHS on a permanent contract for a minimum of 1 year.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three themes were developed: feeling superior, adapting to NHS physiotherapy practice and gaining identity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Participants had mostly had a positive experience of working in the NHS. Owing to the heterogeneous nature of these participants' education in their home countries and experiences in the NHS, a tailored approach to induction and training may be required to support overseas trained physiotherapists adaptation to the NHS.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Social Science, University of Brighton, Robert Dodd Building, 49 Darley Road, Eastbourne BN20 7UR, United Kingdom. kylehilary@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kyle
authors.forename: Raija
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kuisma
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D005551:Foreign Professional Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D059825:Physical Therapists / Q000523:psychology*; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011364:Professional Practice; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom