Arfeena Mehmood

Qualified up to master's Level and I carry valuable and versatile work experience. I am an hard working individual with the drive to exceed at what I do and carry a positive attitude towards work. Having team leader and management skills I produce work to a high standard and motivate the rest of the team to do the same. I am a confident individual who can brainstorm ideas with ease.

National Partnership Lead - Maximus

(2024-09)

National lead for the Access To Work Mental Health Support Service

• Attending Events to promote service and building collaborations
• Delivering webinars and online events

Lead Social Prescriber - CMK Medical Centre- East Milton Keynes PCN

(2021-03 - 2024-08)

• Leading the Social prescribing team across 4 GP practices
• Project management- Healthier you programme, reducing health equalities in BAME groups and the Shiny Minds mental health programme
• Increased uptake of Vaccinations throughout East Milton Keynes
• Established multi-agency relationships and enhanced pt's physical and mental health

Wellbeing and Lifestyle Manger - Caddington Grove Care Home

(2020-08 - 2021-02)

• Enhanced residents and staffs Health and wellbeing through lifestyle changes and education
• Created individualised programmes based on 1:1 assessment
• Made positive relationships with stakeholders and families

Luton Lead for Healthier you and senior Health Educator/coach - Ingeus and National Diabetes Prevention Team

(2017-12 - 2020-07)

• Delivered and organised Health interventions (NDPP Healthier you) to help individuals In the BLMK area and promoted behaviour change
• Spearheaded 1:1 and group educational sessions and help individuals reduce their Glucose levels as well as their weight
• Incorporated educational sessions on Bp and cholesterol
• Carried out the HbA1c blood tests as well as BP readings

Voluntary Mental Health advisor - Our minds matter- Charity

(2017-03 - 2018-01)

• Supported and provided relaxation and mindfulness techniques for individuals who are suffering from depression and anxiety in the community
• Enhanced self-management 60% by through advice on coping strategies and steps needed if their mental state deteriorates

Assistant Psychologist and Senior Mental Healthcare Assistant - Elysium Potters Bar Clinic- Acute Mental hospital

(2015-07 - 2017-12)

• Responsible for safety of Pt's in High dependency Unit
• Honorary Assistant psychologist post for 1 yr- Supervised by psychologist and psychiatrist
• Delivered activities such as mindfulness and positive thinking
• Produced a recovery programme for patients and delivered group-based recovery sessions which proved to benefit pt's upon discharge
• Trained smoking cessation practitioner

Voluntary support worker for care leavers - Barnardo's

(2014-09 - 2015-12)

• Working with young care leaver's who need help settling into their house
• Helped them budget, teach them basic skills such as cooking and cleaning, and helping them build confidence and self-esteem

Assistant Nursery Nurse (Work experience) - Maidenhall pre-school Luton

(2011-03 - 2011-03)

• Nursery nurse duties for children aged 3-5 years
• Interacting with children in a suitable manner and looking after their needs

Assistant Nursery Nurse - Greenside Nursery

(2010-12 - 2010-12)

• Work placement- Carry out activities with services users from ages 3-5

MSc - Health psychology - The University of Bedfordshire (2015-10 - 2016-10)

BSc (Hons) - Psychology - The University of Bedfordshire (2012-09 - 2015-07)

BTEC - Health and Social Care (Level 3) - Central Bedfordshire College (2010-09 - 2012-07)

GCSE - Denbigh High School (2003-09 - 2008-07)