Alumni Story : Spotlight on Sam Bigley

HSU graduate Sam Bigley studied BSc Exercise Science (Health and Rehabilitation) before progressing into respiratory and prehospital care. After working as a Respiratory Physiologist and supporting ICU care during COVID, Sam transitioned into frontline ambulance services with South Western Ambulance Service and is now completing a BSc Apprenticeship in Paramedic Science.

What I do/did at HSU…

I studied BSc Exercise Science (health and rehabilitation) from 2012 -2015 through Bournemouth University and the AECC/HSU.

Where (else) I studied/qualified…

I’ve completed further study through the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology before moving to prehospital care where I am finishing a BSc Apprenticeship in Paramedic Science.

“…the greatest thing it has taught me is self-confidence”

What I do in addition to teaching…

After leaving the HSU I worked at a hospital in Bristol as a Respiratory Physiologist for 4 years. During COVID I was redeployed to ICU assisting management of COVID and non-COVID patients’ care. After the first lockdown I transitioned into prehospital care with South Western Ambulance Service.

What has helped me most…

What helped me most at HSU was the foundation of A+P which has put me in good positions throughout my career since, but the greatest thing it has taught me is self-confidence and to always push myself further.