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Janani Harikrishnan

Glasgow,united kingdom

Summary

Physiotherapist with 2 years’ NHS experience in MSK, skilled in clinical assessment, report writing, and managing complex caseloads. Strong communicator with experience in supervision, governance, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and seeking to apply analytical and reporting skills to a Disability Assessor role.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

MSK physiotherapist

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, UNITED KINGDOM
01.2024 - Current
  • Independently assessed, diagnosed, and managed a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, applying evidence-based interventions and clinical reasoning to develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in line with NHS Lothian’s values of quality, compassion, dignity, and respect, often managing sensitive conversations around pain, function, and long-term health.
  • Worked across community sites within West Lothian, adapting practice to different environments with limited space and resources while maintaining professional standards.
  • Effectively balanced a challenging and varied caseload, demonstrating strong organisational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
  • Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams while also working autonomously to support patient care, ensuring continuity and a patient-centred approach.
  • Participated in clinical governance, audits, and reflective practice to evaluate service quality, identify improvements, and contribute to departmental projects.
  • Delivered presentations and contributed to team discussions, enhancing communication skills and professional confidence in both oral and written formats.
  • Maintained accurate electronic documentation and reports using NHS IT systems, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal and professional standards.
  • Committed to continuous professional development through postgraduate courses, CPD activities, and self-directed learning, enhancing clinical expertise and reflective practice.

MSK physiotherapist

SYNERGY PHYSIO CARE AND REHAB CENTRE
CHENNAI, INDIA
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • From initial evaluation to advanced case-load administration
  • Creating fitness routines and home enhancement strategies
  • Muscle strength and joint mobility advancements.
  • Coordination, stability, stamina, and mobility evaluations.
  • Enhanced daily activity levels and expanded employment responsibilities.
  • Delivered personalised trigger point therapies to enhance function and welfare of patients
  • Monitoring patient progress and generating necessary reports worked as physiotherapist for numerous sports events organised by Synergy Physio Care and Rehabilitation Centre.

Education

Master of Science - Msc Advanced physiotherapy practise

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - bachlore of physiotherapy

SAVEETHA COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST
CHENNAI
09.2017 - 03.2022

Skills

  • Detailed and appropriate Patient assessment
  • Clinical governance
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong report writing and documentation ability (clear, objective, concise)
  • Quick and curious to learn new skills
  • IT proficiency (electronic records, MS Office, case management systems)
  • Time management & working under pressure

Timeline

MSK physiotherapist

NHS Lothian
01.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Msc Advanced physiotherapy practise

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2022 - 01.2024

MSK physiotherapist

SYNERGY PHYSIO CARE AND REHAB CENTRE
09.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - bachlore of physiotherapy

SAVEETHA COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST
09.2017 - 03.2022
Janani Harikrishnan