Louise Arkwright
Stockton on Tees,England
Summary
Patient-focused Physical Therapist with extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and therapy.
Caring Physiotherapist with strong interpersonal skills and skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and progression.
Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as a musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
First Contact Physiotherapist
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Peterlee and Wheatley Hill, Durham
05.2021 - Current
- Handled urgent cases effectively under pressure, providing immediate relief from acute pain symptoms.
- Stayed abreast of latest research and developments in field through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments.
- Offered guidance on home exercise programmes, enabling continued improvement outside clinic hours.
- Enhanced patient comfort during therapy sessions with gentle, empathetic approach.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Liaised closely with family members, educating them about patients' condition and ongoing rehabilitation process.
- Ensured adherence to professional standards and ethics whilst providing patient care.
- Developed personalised treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for well-rounded patient care.
- Provided education on proper body mechanics to prevent future injuries or health issues.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Improved patient mobility by employing a variety of physiotherapy techniques.
- Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care to service users.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to evaluate complex cases and address innovative treatments.
- Stayed up-to-date with regulatory requirements to maintain consistent compliance with safe working practices.
- Observed patient recovery progress and modified treatment to address identified concerns.
- Communicated closely with clients and carers, respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Treated patients with musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
- Supported junior physiotherapists through training and one-on-one mentoring.
- Carried out thorough patient diagnosis to implement effective treatment programmes.
- Used expert clinical reasoning skills to determine differential diagnoses.
- Reflected on clinical practice and clinical reasoning through regular supervision sessions.
- Harnessed critical thinking skills to diagnose patient problems.
- Referred complex cases and emergencies to specialised centres for treatment.
- Handled large caseload of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
- Educated patients on condition prevention techniques to minimise requirements for repeat care.
- Involved carers and relatives in patients' treatment, review and rehabilitation processes.
- Provided thorough patient care, meeting recognised clinical standards for continued safe practice.
- Maintained client rights, dignity and confidentiality for continued regulatory compliance.
- Liaised with external physical therapy providers to meet care continuity requirements.
- Assessed patients and prescribed medications to facilitate normal movement while maintaining professional; standards
- Requesting and appropriately acting on imaging (MRI, X Ray, Ultrasound)
- Requesting and appropriately acting on blood tests
- Appropriately referring patients on to Orthopedics/secondary care
Senior Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Hartlepool and Stockton Health
Stockton on Tees
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Weekend triage and treat service for musculoskeletal patients based in a variety of GP surgeries around Stockton and Hartlepool.
- First point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programmes to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programmes involving active and passive ranges of motion.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash and arthritis.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient notes.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
Senior Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
South Tees
Middlesbrough, Cleveland
07.2004 - 05.2021
- Assessed and treated patients presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to chronic and acute pain, back and neurogenic pain, knee and hip replacements, chronic pain, proprioceptive disorders and whiplash associated disorders.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate treatments.
- Onward referral for appropriate investigations and second opinions.
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including assistants and junior physiotherapists.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programmes involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle re-education.
- Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organised the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress in patient notes adhering to local and HCPC guidelines.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programmes to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Trained and orientated new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Taught patients use of walking aids such as frames, crutches and walking sticks.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Developed and maintained a website offering exercise videos and advice to patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Joint development of business case for development and commissioning of a FCP service.
- Independent prescriber but during pandemic have not been able to work from GP practise and so have been currently limited to advising patients on the taking of OTC medications.
- Advanced physical assessment and disease management.
Rotational Physiotherapist
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Middlesbrough, England
06.2002 - 07.2004
- I completed rotations in General Surgery and ITU, Orthopaedics, Acute Stroke and Rheumatology.
- I assessed and treated patients presenting a wide range of conditions, including Stroke, joint replacements, Rheumatological conditions and respiratory conditions.
- Established positive rapport with patients.
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities using various outcome measures.
- Tested and measured patients’ strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress in patient notes in line with local and HCPC guidelines.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programmes to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England2002
Post Graduate Certificate - Musculoskeletal Studies
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England2007
Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Clinical Practice
Teesside University
Middlesbrough2007
Master of Science - Advanced Physical assesment and disease management
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, England2019
Post Graduate Certificate - Non Medical Prescribing
Teesside university
Middlesbrough04-2020
Skills
- Patient-focused therapy
- Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment expert
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Service development
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Website development with basic coding experience
- Prescribing
- Advanced physical assessment and disease management
Post Graduate training courses attended
- Acupuncture for Physiotherapists
- Maitland assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
- Electrotherapy update
- CBT Skills training
- Mulligan concept of mobilisations and movements "nags and snags"
- An Introduction to Pain and Pharmacology
- Advanced physical assessment and disease management.
- Non Medical Prescribing.
Timeline
First Contact Physiotherapist
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
05.2021 - Current
Senior Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Hartlepool and Stockton Health
01.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
South Tees
07.2004 - 05.2021
Rotational Physiotherapist
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
06.2002 - 07.2004
Post Graduate Certificate - Musculoskeletal Studies
Teesside University
Post Graduate Certificate - Advanced Clinical Practice
Teesside University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Teesside University
Master of Science - Advanced Physical assesment and disease management
Teesside University
Post Graduate Certificate - Non Medical Prescribing
Teesside university