Dr Krisztina Szabo-Kocsis, Consultant Rheumatologist, South West Essex Community Rheumatology Service, Connect Health, tells us how, having worked in her native Hungary, she is now thriving on the challenge
of developing the service.
People Stories
Connect Health is the perfect place for someone from abroad used to working in other healthcare systems. There are very supportive, friendly colleagues
Staff wellbeing, support and communication between colleagues during Covid has been the biggest benefit
Shamina Martin, Pain Nurse Specialist in Lincolnshire, shares how she came to work in pain services, the support received and the impact of the pandemic on effectively supporting people living in persistent pain.
I’m really happy with the things I’ve achieved in the last three years, but without the ADP it wouldn’t have been possible
Mahin Kohli, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) in Pain Management at the Wolverhampton Integrated Musculoskeletal Service, tells us how his career was transformed by completing the Accelerated Development Programme (ADP), enabling him to accelerate his learning and quickly advance to a senior position.
There are dual benefits to both Australian physiotherapists and Connect Health
Chris McCarthy, Team Lead Physiotherapist at Connect Health Herts Valleys Integrated MSK service, tells us about why and how he moved from Australia to the UK, motivated by the attraction of European travel.
Connect Health has really inspired me to develop my skills, to learn more and be part of something I believe in.
Sonia Ovens, Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist, SWEX (South West Essex) Integrated MSK, Pain and Rheumatology Service describes how working at Connect Health has empowered her to treat patients the way they need to be treated, outside of mechanical constraints.
I love to see the changes we help people to make to their lives, and the benefits in terms of how they feel
Dr Lizzie Doherr, Clinical Lead for Pain Psychology, Lincolnshire Pain Management Service, describes the advantages of moving out of her comfort zone to Connect Health after 20 years in one organisation.
Connect Health has a can-do culture, that’s really focused on continual improvement and investing in its people. There’s just so much opportunity
Emily Byatt, Service Manager, Lincolnshire Community Pain Management Service talks about how the values at Connect Health attracted her to take on a new role and reinvigorated her passion for healthcare delivery.
I was attracted by Connect Health’s rehabilitation ethos and their pioneering use of IT and digital health solutions
Gail Sowden, Consultant Physiotherapist and National Pain Lead, discusses why she joined Connect Heath and shares what it’s like being in the all-female leadership team in our revolutionary Lincolnshire Pain service.
Connect Health has been very supportive of my learning and development, giving me time off for studying. It’s really satisfying and enriching
Michael Dare, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, Rheumatology SIG and Clinical Lead for East Kent Rheumatology service shares how he’s developed professionally at Connect Health.
In 10 years, when we look back, I can proudly say I’ve tried to play my part
Alex Beechey, Senior MSK physiotherapist in Herts Valleys tells us how life has changed clinically and personally, during Covid-19.
Connect Health has given me the opportunity to specialise in MSK, to get some significant patient experience and the ability to upskill and challenge myself
Corey Harding, Service Manager for the Herts Valleys MSK service explains how he’s developed his leadership skills and flourished in his career.
I felt shackled in the NHS and really wanted to work somewhere with less red tape
Philip Barber, Clinical Lead for South West Essex (SWEX) and Developing Consultant Physiotherapist (DCP), talks about his career to date and how the DCP programme is bringing opportunities and career choices to the participants.
Connect Health gives you the chance to learn and develop both personally and professionally – Deputy Head of Physiotherapy
Andy Reilly, Deputy Head of Physiotherapy, North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust tells us how his years at Connect Health helped him to become a clinical leader
How Jess became the first person at Connect to progress from graduate to Senior Physiotherapist within 3 years, specialising in women’s health.
Jess Norris, physio in the North East, explains how she became the first person at Connect to progress from graduate to Senior Physiotherapist within 3 years, specialising in women’s health.
How Connect Health welcomed me into the company and gave me the opportunity to advance my career
James Olasunkanmi, MSK Physiotherapist in Croydon, talks about how the clinical journey at Connect Health provides a clear transition from student, Advanced Development.
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