Dr Sumaia Gabir

GMC-registered doctor with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience across the UK and international settings. Experienced in general adult psychiatry (inpatient, community, and rehabilitation), CAMHS, old age, and emergency psychiatry. Skilled in managing complex cases including depression, personality disorders, Neurodevelopmental conditions and comorbid physical and mental health needs.

Strong background in medication management, safeguarding, and working within MDT frameworks. Bringing additional insight from psychiatric work in Saudi Arabia and Sudan, with a culturally aware, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused approach. Currently preparing to complete my MRCpsych exams and pursuing CESR with a strong interest in general adult, psychotherapy and Neurodevelopmental field.

SAS Psychiatrist - Independent RTC Sector ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Service - South Wales

(2025-09)

• Conduct comprehensive ADHD and neurodevelopmental assessments across the adult lifespan, including complex differential diagnosis.
• Perform detailed mental health evaluations and risk assessments, applying clinical judgment across a diverse patient population with complex psychiatric comorbidities
• Initiate, titrate and monitor ADHD pharmacotherapy including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, ensuring adherence to NICE guidelines and patient safety
• Formulate discharge planning decisions, balancing clinical readiness with service requirements whilst maintaining robust safety netting and clear patient communication
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary team discussions, contributing psychiatric expertise to collaborative care planning
• Engage in peer support networks and maintain up-to-date CPD through regular attendance at relevant courses and professional development activities
• Maintain meticulous clinical documentation to standards appropriate for medico-legal scrutiny

Specialty Doctor - Oxleas NHS Trust

(2025-03 - 2025-05)

• Managed patients with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
• Prescribed and reviewed psychiatric medications. Worked closely with MDT to deliver holistic, recovery focused care.
• Assessed clinical risks and implemented safeguarding protocols.
• Provided support and guidance to junior staff.

Core Psychiatry Trainee - South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

(2022-02 - 2025-02)

Rotations

• General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry (Feb 2022 - Aug 2022) - Acute care, risk assessment, and medication management.
• General Adult Community Psychiatry (Aug 2022 - Feb 2023) - Outpatient reviews, long-term care plans, and consultant-supervised assessments.
• Rehabilitation Psychiatry (Feb 2023 - Aug 2023) - Support for patients with enduring illnesses; goal-oriented recovery planning.
• CAMHS Learning Disabilities (Aug 2023 - Oct 2023) - Liaised with families, conducted assessments, and contributed to interventions.
• Old Age Psychiatry (Nov 2024 - Feb 2025) - Mental health assessments and medication reviews for older adults with complex needs.
• I left core training to pursue CESR route

Peripatetic Doctor - Oxleas NHS Trust

(2021-09 - 2022-01)

• Covered emergency inpatient unit home treatment team and adult mental health liaison team

Trust Grade Doctor - Glan Clwyd NHS Hospital

(2020-02 - 2020-08)

• Was part of on call and out-of-hours care
• Managed acute medical patients including those with COVID under consultant supervision.
• Attended regular clinical teaching and collaborated with MDTs

Junior Clinical Fellow - King's College Foundation Trust

(2020-08 - 2021-07)

• Managed haematology inpatients, conducted ward rounds and responded to emergencies.
• Liaised across specialties for comprehensive patient care.
• Provided out-of-hours coverage and attended teaching sessions.

Resident in Psychiatry - Al Amal Mental Health Complex - Saudi Arabia

(2017-04 - 2019-04)

• Conducted psychiatric assessments and managed psychiatric emergencies.
• Participated in seclusion and restraint monitoring.
• Supported discharge planning under consultant supervision.

Medical Practitioner (SHO) - Hayat Rehabilitation Centre - Sudan

(2015-08 - 2017-03)

• Covered weekly addiction clinics, managed detox cases under supervision.

Medical Practitioner (SHO) - Omdurman Military Hospital - Sudan

(2014-08 - 2015-08)

• Conducted outpatient psychiatric follow-up and emergency mental health evaluations.

Internship rotation through general medicine, general surgery, paediatrics and OBGYN - Multiple institutions - Sudan

(2013-01 - 2014-02)

• Attending the weekly emergency duties under senior supervision.
• Attending OPAs clinic and follow up with the patients and their investigations.
• Presenting cases in the grand rounds after doing proper clerkship
• Assisting the emergency (appendectomy, laparotomy, emergency CS.) and elective operations. Preparing the patient preoperative and monitor them post operative.
• Doing IV cannulation, sampling, blood transfusion, NGT tube insertion and urinary catheterization.
• Covering the on call and follow up the inpatient under supervision.

M.B.B.S - Medicine - Omdurman Islamic University (2013)

PLAB 1 - Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (2018)

PLAB 2 - Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (2019)