Ellis Spencer

Final year Physicians Associate Master's student at the University of Manchester with five years' experience in care. Recognised as reliable, confident, and eager to learn, bringing strong clinical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. Hard-working and driven, exemplified by commitment to progression.

Clinical Placement at NCA NHS Trust – UoM (2025-09 – Present)

Gained exposure in medical and surgical specialities, GP and mental health across multiple hospitals.

• Assessed acutely unwell patients, presented findings and differential diagnoses and formulated management plans in an MDT
• Observed and offered bedside assistance during procedures such as lumbar punctures and drain insertions
• Communicated medicines to patients, their side effects and answered questions, as well as completing supervised prescription reviews as documented in a pharmacy logbook
• Observed and scrubbed in on novel surgical technologies such as robotics and developed awareness of drug interactions and cautions with anaesthesia
• Assisted the frailty department in a communications-based QI project and delivered the findings to the medical team with colleague, gaining auditing and presentation experience

Care Assistant at Coverage Care, Shropshire | Abbeywood Care Home, Tottington (2021-05 – Present)

Built trust and delivered patient care through empathetic communication, enhancing collaboration and critical thinking under challenging operational conditions.

• Administered medications and prioritised multiple tasks in fast paced clinical settings, maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Led teams and co-ordinated emergency responses such as choking first aid, falls assessments and dementia and behavioural related incidents
• Collaborated with MDTs to advocate for patients' needs, practicing patient handover skills

Residential Advisor at ResLife, University of Manchester (2025-09 – Present)

Built and maintained trust and rapport with diverse student groups to mediate disputes and sensitive issues calmly and professionally through collaboration with staff and emergency services to respond to high pressure situations efficiently.

Childcare Day Volunteer at Parklane Nursery (2023-02 – 2023-09)

Engaged with children and parents to provide a supportive environment for children to learn by adapting language styles to meet individual needs and supervise activates safely.

Social Secretory at Physicians Associate Society (2025-01 – Present)

Co-ordinating an evening ball for 50 people by negotiating deals with venues and liaising with committee members to ensure event is inclusive and is within budget.

MSc in Physicians Associate Studies – The University of Manchester (2024 – 2026)

BSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology – The University of Manchester (2019 – 2022)

A-Levels in Psychology: A, History: A, Biology: B – Welshpool High School Sixth Form (2012 – 2019)