Overview
As an osteopath, you\\'ll use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to treat patients with a range of conditions, including back pain, injuries, joint pain and digestive disorders. You\\'ll take a holistic approach to treating patients, looking at the underlying causes of the illness and not just the symptoms.
Responsibilities
* take detailed case histories from new patients, including general health (lifestyle and diet) and specific symptoms
* assess the patient\\'s general posture and check for restrictions or tensions in joints or muscles by asking them to perform a series of active movements
* undertake physical examinations by using palpation to identify restricted, weak or strained areas of the body
* make a working diagnosis and plan treatment in partnership with the patient
* provide appropriate treatments using soft tissue techniques, gentle release techniques and other methods, such as cranial osteopathy
* make lifestyle and dietary recommendations to patients in areas such as posture, eating, exercise and relaxation
* refer patients to their GP or other specialists if required
* maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
* demonstrate good communication and coordination skills
* show empathy and work sensitively with a range of patients
* possess strong observational skills, a logical approach and the ability to problem solve to diagnose effectively
* demonstrate initiative, independence and business awareness
This job title and description outlines the principal areas of responsibility and may be subject to periodic change. These duties are not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder may be asked to undertake different or new duties in line with professional and service developments, within the grading level of the post and the post holder\\'s competence. Prior to any variations to your job description, consultation will take place in line with the Trust\\'s policies and procedures.
Essential requirements
* Ability to act as part of a team
* Ability to cope with a varying workload
* IELTS (7.5 with 7.0 in each module) or OET exam grade \\"B\\" overall for overseas AHP professionals
* HCPC Registration Required (Health & Care Professionals Council) or General Osteopathic Council
* DBS disclosure required for roles with access to children or vulnerable adults (CRB/ISA merged into DBS); overseas candidates will require an international police check or character reference
* We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion; interview offered to those meeting minimum criteria
Workplace Doctors is a recruitment agency offering locum, fixed term and permanent medical jobs for Doctors, Nurses and AHP professionals.
Details
* Location: NHS Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
* Band/Grade: AHP Grade: Osteopath
* Pay Rate: £28,076 to £39,693 (dependent on experience)
* Contract: Fixed Term (12 months with extension) or Permanent
* Start Date: Flexible
* Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants
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