Private Practice Launchpad course:
Preparing the New Graduate for Private MSK Practice
This immersive one-day course is designed to fast-track new clinicians into the realities of private MSK work. It bridges the gap between academic learning and the professional, communicative, and commercial expectations of modern private practice. Delegates leave equipped to contribute confidently and professionally from day one.
Why This Course Matters
Many new graduates (and clinicians transitioning from the NHS) enter private practice without a clear understanding of how clinics operate. They often struggle with ethical rebooking, communication around treatment plans, and the standards required when managing private patients and referrers.
This course tackles those challenges head-on. Through practical examples and structured skill-building, delegates gain clarity, confidence, and the behaviour patterns expected in high-quality MSK clinics.
What the Day Covers
A focused syllabus that delivers essential private practice skills, including:
Professional conduct, mindset, and clinic etiquette
Ethical rebooking and clear plan communication
Diary management, timekeeping, and managing patient flow
Working with PMI insurers: approvals, documentation, and patient conversations
Handling expectations and navigating difficult discussions
Professional communication and letter writing for GPs and consultants
Building a professional identity and personal brand
Who Should Attend
Ideal for:
Newly qualified physiotherapists (0–2 years’ experience)
NHS or community clinicians shifting into private MSK
Final-year students preparing for private practice
New hires requiring structured onboarding
Newly qualified Sports Therapists, Rehabilitation Therapists, or Massage Therapists moving into private work
Course Format
A full-day, interactive workshop featuring:
Bite-sized lectures
Facilitated discussion
Role-play communication scenarios
Real private practice case studies
Reflective exercises
Templates and take-home clinical tools