Kokhulan Ramanathan
London
Summary
A forward-thinking, driven HCPC + CSP chartered physiotherapist with accumulated experiences across private and NHS MSK fields, delivering evidence-based and patient-centred care to patients. Independently furthering my CPD with qualification in 'acupuncture and dry needling', and actively seeking out further opportunities. Graduated and worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, making me a very resilient, motivated and quick learning individual, looking for part time work whilst pursuing education as a medic; allowing me to offer a solid foundation in applied clinical knowledge and effective assessment, treatment and teamworking skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
B5 to B6 MSK Physiotherapist
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
London
12.2023 - 04.2025
- B5 MSK Physiotherapist Dec 2023-2024, after which entered into B6 role
- Independent evidence based assessment and treatment of a large caseload of patients, with appropriate liaison and onward referral to MDT where indicated.
- Handling routine, follow-up, emergency and telephone appointments on daily basis, including group classes.
- Utilising hands on and hands off treatment
- Comprehensive red flag, drug history and PMH screening and utilisation of pathways to ensure appropriate management of patients with sinister presentations.
- Overseeing B5 physiotherapists and RA, to ensure efficiency of relevant department needs e.g. classes, audits & data collection.
- Regular commitment to CPD, IST and peer-reviews, ensuring evidence-based practice, adhering to NICE and CSP guidelines in common conditions, utilising: exercise prescription, pain clinic/ management, shockwave therapy, corticosteroid injections, manual therapy etc..
- Empathetic, interpersonal approach to overcome barriers, with experience dealing with: non-English speakers, special learning needs, mental health, safeguarding issues
- Recording of data and utilisation of outcome measures e.g. MSKHQ to assist wider departmental needs
Private MSK Physiotherapist
Blackberry Clinic
London
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintaining accurate records of client consultations, updating insurance documents and requesting renewals in a timely manner
- Strict adherence to medico-legal policies and standards
- Emphasis on patient demands and expectations, balanced with evidence based practice to reach best outcomes
- Self-guided learning, and lone-working policies employed
- Liaison with SEM consultant for advanced/ complex cases and management, observing clinical reasoning for advanced treatments e.g. USG injections
- Maintaining rapport, establishing client-centred goals and establishing a large patient caseload with both returning and new referrals; ensuring increased income and public image for the clinic
B5 Rotational Physiotherapist
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Primarily ITU based rotation during and post COVID-19, freely rotating onto orthopaedic and medical wards as a team to fulfil trust needs and ensure consistent care across a very large patient load
- Daily handover involvement, RAG meetings, ward rounds, voicing clinical concerns and addressing outstanding tasks in priority order to ensure continuity of patient flow and efficiently handle complex discharge planning
- Weekend respiratory working and on-call rota duty
- Handling emergency situations in ITU, meetings with next-of-kin
- In service projects including presentation delivery on pharmacological management and reducing unnecessary referrals to physiotherapy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Coventry University
Coventry 08.2018 - 07.2021
GCSEs + A Level's - Secondary Education
Tiffin School
London 08.2011 - 07.2018
Skills
Initiative Autonomy
Resilience under pressure
Teamwork
Time Management Organisation
Analytical/ Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Independent Learning
Affiliations
- Combat Sports
- Reading + Writing: Philosophy & Fiction
Accomplishments
1st Class Classification in BSc Dissertation, 'Comparing the Effectiveness of Accelerated vs. Traditional Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Programmes following ACL Surgery: A Systematic Review'
Certification
Acupuncture + Dry Needling
Languages
English
Native
Tamil
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
B5 to B6 MSK Physiotherapist
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
12.2023 - 04.2025
Private MSK Physiotherapist
Blackberry Clinic
12.2022 - 03.2023
B5 Rotational Physiotherapist
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Coventry University
08.2018 - 07.2021
GCSEs + A Level's - Secondary Education
Tiffin School
08.2011 - 07.2018