Dani Kay Ariola

GMC-Registered Medical Doctor | FY2 / SHO / Trust Doctor

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Southend-on-SeaMember since August 20, 2026

Clinical assessment and examinationHistory-taking and formulation of differential diagnosesAcute and chronic disease managementEmergency assessment and initial managementRecognition and escalation of clinical deteriorationMedication prescribing and managementMinor surgical proceduresWound assessment and managementMaternal and newborn carePreventive medicine and health promotionPatient education and counsellingClinical documentation and record keepingSafeguarding and risk managementMental health and behavioural supportMultidisciplinary team workingCommunication with patients, relatives and carersInfection prevention and controlConfidentiality and professional ethicsClinical leadership and supervisionIndependent clinical decision-makingManagement of a broad range of primary-care presentationsWorking effectively in a resource-limited environmentContinuity of patient carePatient and family communicationSafeguarding and multi-agency workingWorking with GPs and specialist healthcare servicesMental health and CAMHS liaisonRisk assessment and managementIncident reporting and investigationConfidentiality and information governance

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About

GMC-registered Medical Doctor with over 8 years of post-internship clinical experience in the Philippines, including extensive experience in primary care, acute and chronic disease management, emergency presentations, minor surgical procedures, maternal and newborn care, preventive medicine and community healthcare. Successfully completed PLAB Part 1 and Part 2 and now seeking an FY2/SHO/Trust Doctor or Junior Clinical Fellow position within the NHS. Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, performing examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, initiating and reviewing treatment, prescribing medication, recognising clinical deterioration and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Currently working in the UK within health and social care, with significant experience in safeguarding, complex care, mental health, risk management, medication management, clinical documentation, healthcare coordination and multidisciplinary working. Brings strong clinical judgement, adaptability and experience working in a rural healthcare environment, where broad clinical knowledge, independent decision-making and effective resource management were essential.

Experience

HOME MANAGER - Ancora Children's Home - Southend-on-Sea, UK

(2023-05)

Lead the day-to-day operation of a regulated children's residential home supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, mental health and safeguarding needs.

Oversee the healthcare needs of young people and coordinate access to appropriate healthcare and specialist services.
Liaise with GPs, CAMHS, social workers, safeguarding professionals, education providers and other healthcare professionals.
Oversee medication management and healthcare appointments.
Develop and review individual care plans, health plans and risk assessments.
Monitor health concerns and ensure appropriate escalation and follow-up.
Support staff to recognise changes in presentation and potential health deterioration.
Maintain accurate and confidential healthcare and incident records.
Participate in multidisciplinary and multi-agency meetings.
Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary residential care team.
Manage safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate reporting, investigation and escalation.
Complete comprehensive risk assessments and develop risk-management strategies.
Investigate incidents and implement measures to reduce risk.
Conduct staff supervision, performance reviews and competency assessments.
Lead quality assurance activity and regulatory compliance.
Implement safeguarding and behavioural support strategies.
Promote trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
Participate in management on-call and emergency decision-making.

DOMICILIARY CARE WORKER - KCare Nursing Agency - Reading, UK

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

Provided person-centred care to individuals with physical and complex care needs.
Monitored health and wellbeing and reported changes or deterioration appropriately.
Supported medication administration in accordance with care plans.
Assisted with mobility, transfers and moving-and-handling equipment.
Provided personal and continence care while maintaining dignity and privacy.
Maintained accurate care documentation.
Communicated effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
Promoted independence while maintaining safety.

MEDICAL OFFICER - Rural Health Unit, Sablayan - Occidental Mindoro, Philippines

(2015-12 - 2023-01)

Provided comprehensive primary and community healthcare to patients across all age groups in a rural healthcare setting, managing a broad range of acute, chronic, emergency and preventive healthcare needs.

Conducted comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations and clinical assessments.
Assessed undifferentiated presentations and developed appropriate differential diagnoses.
Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions.
Developed treatment plans and prescribed appropriate medications.
Assessed and managed patients presenting with acute and emergency conditions, arranging appropriate referral where required.
Performed minor surgical procedures, including wound suturing and foreign-body removal.
Provided wound assessment and management.
Supported maternal and newborn healthcare services.
Delivered preventive healthcare, immunisation and disease-prevention programmes.
Provided health education and counselling to patients and families.
Performed medico-legal examinations and post-mortem assessments.
Worked collaboratively with nurses, midwives and other allied healthcare professionals.
Participated in community health programmes and clinical teaching.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient confidentiality.

RESIDENT PHYSICIAN - Sta. Cruz Community Hospital - Philippines

(2014-11 - 2015-05)

Assessed and treated emergency and inpatient presentations.
Conducted clinical examinations and developed treatment plans.
Monitored patients' clinical progress and adjusted management accordingly.
Performed minor surgical procedures and wound management.
Conducted medico-legal examinations.
Worked collaboratively with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Maintained accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality.

RESIDENT PHYSICIAN - Zapanta Maternity and General Hospital - Philippines

(2014-10 - 2015-06)

Managed inpatient and outpatient medical presentations.
Conducted clinical assessments and developed appropriate treatment plans.
Assisted in major surgical procedures, including Caesarean sections and appendectomies.
Provided pre-operative and post-operative care.
Performed wound management and minor procedures.
Supported obstetric and emergency services.
Provided patient education and discharge planning.

POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL INTERNSHIP - Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Manila, Philippines

(2013 - 2014)