kerri-louise Mclean

Experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist with thirteen years of post-qualification clinical experience across junior, senior, First Contact Practitioner (FCP) and Tier 2 MSK advanced practice roles. Skilled in advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, identification of red flags and recognition of potential serious pathology and non-musculoskeletal presentations. Experienced in developing and delivering evidence-informed management plans for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, supporting self-management and facilitating appropriate onward investigation and referral.

I have developed a broad range of leadership, management and service development skills through clinical practice, team supervision, mentoring and involvement in service improvement initiatives.

• Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador:Support an open and inclusive workplace culture, encouraging colleagues to raise concerns and contribute to service improvement.
• BAME Representative: Contribute to equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, supporting representation and awareness of issues affecting staff and service users.
• Community Engagement Team Member: Support community engagement activities and collaborative approaches to improving patient involvement and access to services.
• Student Placement Coordinator:Coordinate student placements and support effective learning experiences within clinical services.
• Clinical Supervisor: Provide clinical guidance, feedback and support to promote safe practice, reflective learning and professional development.

• Communication: Clear, professional and empathetic communicator who adapts communication to individual patient needs and works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Patient-centred approach: Friendly, approachable and compassionate, with a commitment to listening to patients and involving them in decisions about their care.
• Reliability and accountability:Dependable and responsible, with a strong commitment to professional standards, patient safety and completing tasks to a high standard.
• Organisation and time management:Well organised and task-focused, able to prioritise clinical workloads, manage competing demands and maintain accurate documentation.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing clinical priorities, service pressures and patient needs.
• Teamwork: Collaborative and supportive, contributing positively to multidisciplinary teams and wider service objectives.
• Professional development:Hardworking and motivated to maintain clinical competence, develop advanced practice skills and contribute to continuous service improvement.

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration: [PH101430]
• Ongoing continuing professional development relevant to advanced MSK practice, primary care assessment, clinical reasoning, patient safety and service improvement.
• Commitment to working within professional scope, local clinical governance arrangements and relevant evidence-based guidance.