Becky Withycombe

Qualified from:

Coventry University

Past employment:

I’ve spent my whole career to date with the NHS. Most recently with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust for over 6 years and prior to that at Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Working background:

During my time in the NHS I progressed to being a Band 7 Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. This involved clinical management of a wide variety of complex conditions and involving team lead and management duties. I have developed special interests in Hand Therapy and Women’s Health Physiotherapy as well as continue to treat a wide range musculoskeletal conditions. I enjoy helping people return to what they love, including sport.

I have a very competitive side and in a previously played field hockey to an high level which has given me a better understanding of elite performance across all sports.

Your almost most-outstanding achievement:

During the COVID pandemic I worked on intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital and I am extremely proud of my work during this uncertain and extremely challenging time. This involved specialist respiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation with patients on intensive care... I was also a volunteer during the 2012 London Olympics which was so much fun!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

A Meera Soda recipe if you are lucky! Or something from the Roasting Tin recipe book- what a book!

Where should we go on holiday?

Good question... maybe a wine tour around South Africa? Or South America to hike the Andes or Patagonia?

If you could take one thing into space, what would it be:

My dad! He would love the adventure. Back in the day he used to love talking me through star constellations on our family holidays, although I am convinced he made most of it up!

What’s the one thing you haven’t confessed to your parents?

Those house keys I lost... I did actually find them after you had paid a fortune to replace the locks!