Avril Nash

Reliable and compassionate healthcare professional with clinical experience as a Foot Health Practitioner and a background in further education teaching. Skilled in infection control, instrument decontamination and patient administration, with a calm, reassuring manner that puts anxious patients at ease. A committed learner seeking to train as a Dental Nurse and build a long-term career in dentistry.

Foot Health Practitioner (Self-employed) at Haven Foot Health (2026-05 – Present)

• Established and run an independent foot health practice with a weekly clinic and mobile home visits, caring for around 50 patients, many of them elderly or living with long-term conditions.
• Follow strict infection prevention and control procedures, including operating an autoclave, logging sterilisation cycles and decontaminating instruments between patients.
• Manage the full patient journey: appointment booking, confirmations and reminders, consent, clinical notes, follow-up correspondence and payments.
• Build professional relationships with care homes and GP practices, communicating clearly with patients, families and carers.

Dog Day Care Assistant (Part-time) at Who Lets Your Dog Out (2025-10 – Present)

• Provide safe, attentive care for dogs in a busy day care setting, following daily routines and individual care needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene to prevent the spread of infection.
• Communicate with owners at drop-off and collection, building trust and passing on updates.

Career Break (2024 – 2025)

Lecturer, Animal Management at SMB Group (2024 – 2024)

• Delivered tailored educational sessions, adapting approach to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Maintained a safe learning environment in line with safeguarding, health, and safety standards.

Lecturer at Lincoln College (2021 – 2024)

• Created engaging learning plans and adapted delivery to suit a range of abilities and backgrounds.
• Upheld safeguarding, confidentiality, and compliance requirements including GDPR and Prevent.

Foot Health Practitioner qualification – SMAE Institute

Level 5 Health and Wellness Coach in Fitness and wellbeing

Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training in Fitness and wellbeing

Level 3 Award in Education and Training in Teaching

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) in Teaching