JOANNA EAST
Meopham,Kent
Summary
A self-motivated, affable manager exploring new challenges and development outside the scope of physiotherapy. Over 25 years of experience working in progressively lead roles within NHS, private practice, sports, Military and Occupational/Corporate Health. A driven, highly competent, and self-effacing individual. Proven ability to communicate at all levels. Able to contribute and lead effectively with the ability to manage performance, train and motivate staff in an individual and team level. A resourceful, adaptive, and skilful planner with high standards both professionally and personally now searching opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Services Lead
Back in Action UK- Occupational Health Physiotherapy Company
Homebased
01.2015 - Current
- Developing and driving innovations and improvements in clinical outcomes to improve upon existing clinical processes and business practices
- Clinical and operational management of 30+ nationwide self-employed and employed Physiotherapists in 40+ onsite physiotherapy clinics
- Mentoring and supervising employed physiotherapists
- Clinical Lead in achievement of SEQOHS accreditation
- Reports directly to Company Directors.
- Maintained compliance with regulations through continual monitoring of operations.
Specialist Lead Physiotherapist
British Army- 1 RSME Brompton Barracks Chatham Kent
07.2004 - 12.2014
- Physiotherapy lead within physiotherapy department
- Lead role in day to day management of department
- Liaison with other medical and Military personnel
- Line management role to staff within physiotherapy department.
Senior I Physiotherapist
Gravesend and North Kent Hospital, Gravesend, Kent
09.1997 - 01.2004
- Deputising for Superintendent across full range of duties
- Liaison with staff from all disciplines
- Education and training of staff
- Clinical education of physiotherapy students.
Squad Physiotherapist
All England Netball Team
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Part time attendance at training sessions and matches worldwide
- Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of injuries
- Advice to athletes and coaches
- Potential injury screening
- Liaison/communication with coaches/doctors/nutritionist/other support staff.
Education
BSc Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Brunel University
London 04.2001 -
GCSE/A-levels -
The Girls Grammar, Wilmington
Kent 04.2001 -
Registered Member of ACPOHE
Skills
- Clinical and operational management of clinical team
- Service development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy development
- Compliance auditing
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Health promotion initiatives
- Case management
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/04/1971
- Nationality: British
- Clean driving licence
- Computer literate
- In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking our dog and am a fair weather fisherman
Timeline
Occupational Health Services Lead
Back in Action UK- Occupational Health Physiotherapy Company
01.2015 - Current
Specialist Lead Physiotherapist
British Army- 1 RSME Brompton Barracks Chatham Kent
07.2004 - 12.2014
BSc Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Brunel University
04.2001 -
GCSE/A-levels -
The Girls Grammar, Wilmington
04.2001 -
Senior I Physiotherapist
Gravesend and North Kent Hospital, Gravesend, Kent
09.1997 - 01.2004
Squad Physiotherapist
All England Netball Team
01.1995 - 01.2000
Registered Member of ACPOHE
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