Our client a reputable healthcare provider based near Newcastle UK is seeking a skilled and compassionate Osteopath with a focus on cranial and sports osteopathy. This role involves working within a supportive and professional environment providing a range of manual therapies to assist patients in achieving optimal musculoskeletal health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments including medical histories physical examinations and diagnostic tests to develop a holistic understanding of each patient s health and identify musculoskeletal concerns.
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning: Formulate tailored treatment plans targeting the root causes of health issues through a holistic approach. Emphasis will be placed on cranial and sports osteopathy utilising techniques such as joint mobilisation soft tissue manipulation and muscle stretching.
- Manual Therapy & Rehabilitation: Apply handson techniques to improve mobility function and overall wellbeing. Work with patients to optimise biomechanics and support injury recovery particularly in sportsrelated cases.
- Patient Education: Empower patients with knowledge of their condition treatment plans and lifestyle adjustments to support longterm health and wellness. Educate on exercise and ergonomic practices to encourage selfregulation and healing.
- Collaborative Care: Engage with other healthcare professionals such as GPs specialists and physiotherapists to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care for patients.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate patient records documenting assessments diagnoses treatment plans and ongoing progress while adhering to all privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
- Professional Development: Stay updated on advancements in osteopathic medicine through continuous education workshops and training programmes.
UK candidates are preferred for this role; however visa sponsorship is available for highly qualified international candidates with significant experience in cranial and/or sports osteopathy.
Requirements
Registered and licensed to practice as an Osteopath in the UK.
Specialisation or significant experience in cranial and/or sports osteopathy.
Demonstrable knowledge of anatomy physiology and biomechanics with experience treating sports injuries and cranial conditions.
Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
Dedication to ethical standards and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits
Our client offers a supportive professional environment committed to fostering growth and development within the field of osteopathy. This is an excellent opportunity for an Osteopath looking to specialise further in cranial and sports osteopathy while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Registered and licensed to practice as an Osteopath in the UK. Specialisation or significant experience in cranial and/or sports osteopathy. Demonstrable knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, with experience treating sports injuries and cranial conditions. Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to patient care. Dedication to ethical standards and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Education
Registered and licensed to practice as an Osteopath in the UK. Specialisation or significant experience in cranial and/or sports osteopathy.