Sarah Golding
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 872289
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Location
ESA.3.34, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
SE761
Profile
Biography
Working within the NHS and private sectors for over 20 years, Sarah is an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a special interest in Hand Therapy and First Contact Physiotherapy. Sarah currently practices within the NHS as a First Contact Physiotherapist in Primary Care, working as part of an exciting and dynamic team in Essex. Within her clinical practice role Sarah mentors First Contact Physiotherapists, undertakes clinical audit and service development activities in addition to managing a complex caseload. Sarah’s’ work evidences competencies across the 4 pillars of advance clinical practice, she is also a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) and an Accredited Hand Therapist. Teaching within Higher Education has enabled sharing of her specialist knowledge and skills, supporting postgraduate Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists to extend their scope of practice towards Advanced Practice level. This involves leading the MSc in Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice – Hand Therapy and contributing to various MSc pathways and modules including the First Contact Physiotherapy Postgraduate certificate which is recognised by the Centre for Advancing Practice under NHS England. Sarah is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and passionate about supporting students to utilise research evidence to inform and impact their clinical practice. Sarah's research interests include first contact physiotherapy and rheumatology, she is currently undertaking studies for a Professional Doctorate in Physiotherapy. Sarah also has a role as a reviewer of publications for an advanced practice journal. Chartered Physiotherapist (67433), Registered with the Healthcare Professions Council (PH62275), Member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (2049), Accredited Hand Therapist (BAHT)
Qualifications
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MSc (distinction) Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice University of Essex, (2022)
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BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy University of Hertfordshire, (2002)
Appointments
University of Essex
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Lecturer - MSK, University of Essex (1/11/2021 - present)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Value of First Contact Physiotherapy in early recognition of Rheumatological disorders
Undertaking a Professional doctorate exploring the value of FCP for early recognition of Rheumatological disorders.
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Practice-Based Decision Making (SE119)
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Preparation for Professional Practice (SE342)
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Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapy (SE714)
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Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment (SE717)
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Leading Change in Healthcare (SE731)
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Preparation for Professional Practice (SE759)
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First Contact Musculoskeletal Practice (SE761)
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Current Concepts in Upper Limb Rehabilitation (SE783)
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Medication Use in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (SE784)
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guided Injections (SE710)
Publications
Journal articles (2)
Innes, S., Golding, S., Nardone, P., Kerry, C., Smith, A., King, S. and Blackman, F., (2025). Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners Undertaking a Higher Education Training Route—A Qualitative Exploration of Clinical Supervision Experiences. Musculoskeletal Care. 23 (2), e70095-
Golding, S. and Jackson, J., (2024). First Contact Physiotherapists: Are they able to reduce the burden on rheumatology services? A critical review of the evidence base.. Rheumatology Advances in Practice. 8 (1), rkad109-
Contact
Academic support hours:
SE761
