Joanne Farquharson
Grantham ,Lincolnshire
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with extensive clinical assessment experience and a strong foundation in clinical reasoning, judgment, and decision-making. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal communication skills and excels in complex case management and patient advocacy. Known for being people-oriented, self-motivated, and trustworthy, with a keen ability to learn new skills. Committed to maintaining accurate medical record-keeping and effective time management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Company Director -Spectrum Wellness + Performance
Self Employed
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
06.2016 - Current
- Evaluate challenging developments and provide methodical solutions.
- Oversee daily company operations to reach financial targets and ensure smooth running of service provision with a variety of service providers.
- Identify and resolve operational issues impacting productivity, performance, quality or profitability.
- Cultivate key relationships for business development opportunities.
Paediatric Community Physiotherapist Band 7
NHS
Nottingham
03.2001 - 04.2016
- Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments.
- Educated patients on expected treatment outcomes and methods for optimised recovery.
- Demonstrated flexibility through working in variety of workplace settings
- Worked with patients to develop functional treatment programmes and safe home practices.
- Pinpointed treatment options and advised patients and families on suitable alternatives.
- Modified home environments for patients to ease mobility and recovery.
- Treated patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
- Offered guidance on home exercise programmes, enabling continued improvement outside clinic hours.
- Liaised closely with family members, educating them about patients' condition and ongoing rehabilitation process.
- Adjusted equipment and fittings to achieve targeted recovery path.
- Promoted early intervention strategies within local schools, contributing to children's long-term health outcomes.
- Employed specialised equipment to aid in patient rehabilitation.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for well-rounded patient care.
- Stayed abreast of latest research and developments in field through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Ensured adherence to professional standards and ethics whilst providing patient care.
Physiotherapist, Band 5 and 6 Rotational posts
NHS
Southampton
07.1997 - 03.2001
- Carried out therapeutic assessments to evaluate symptoms and provide provisional diagnoses.
- Provided thorough patient care, meeting recognised clinical standards for continued safe practice.
- Assessed patients' physical conditions using clinical skills and diagnostic tools.
- Developed customised treatment plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Monitored patient conditions, adapting treatment plans for improved outcomes.
- Liaised with medical professionals in facilitating patient discharge and post-treatment monitoring.
- Documented patient progress meticulously, ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Delivered holistic personalised treatment plans for best-possible patient care.
- Reflected on clinical practice and clinical reasoning through regular supervision sessions.
- Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care to service users.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
- Communicated closely with clients and carers, respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Stayed up-to-date with regulatory requirements to maintain consistent compliance with safe working practices.
Education
Diploma - Health Coaching
College of Naturopathic Medicine
London 03/2023 -
Coach Certification - Health and Wellbeing
Heartmath UK
Online 03/2022 - 04/2022
Nutrition Coach Certification - Health and Wellbeing
Precision Nutrition
Online 02/2021 - 02/2022
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of West of England
Bristol 09/1994 - 07/1997
Skills
- People-oriented
- Good time management
- Reliable
- Self motivated
- Keen and able to learn new skills
- Trustworthy
- Clinical assessment experience
- Clinical reasoning competence
- Clinical judgment
- Complex case management
- Patient advocacy
- Medical record-keeping
- Clinical decision-making
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
HCPC Registered PH53128
Member of CSP
Timeline
Company Director -Spectrum Wellness + Performance
Self Employed
06.2016 - Current
Paediatric Community Physiotherapist Band 7
NHS
03.2001 - 04.2016
Physiotherapist, Band 5 and 6 Rotational posts
NHS
07.1997 - 03.2001
Diploma - Health Coaching
College of Naturopathic Medicine
03/2023 -
Coach Certification - Health and Wellbeing
Heartmath UK
03/2022 - 04/2022
Nutrition Coach Certification - Health and Wellbeing
Precision Nutrition
02/2021 - 02/2022
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
University of West of England
09/1994 - 07/1997
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