Farhat Zainab

Experience in General Practice – Working as a locum GP for more than a year now. Past experience in emergency department. Worked as a registrar in A&E in Royal Preston hospital and as staff grade in Acute Medicine. 15 years of experience as Emergency Physician and general practice in Saudi Arabia. I am working as an independent GP. I have been admired by my patients and colleagues for my dedication, honesty and hard work.

Disciplined Emergency

Physician with an advanced understanding of medical procedures and latest advances in medications and processes. Capable of diagnosing and treating various diseases, preparing medical care strategies and flawlessly managing patient records and documents. Outstanding stress management and teamwork abilities

Locum GP at NEMS OOH (2025-05 – Present)

Registered with the locum agencies and working as a locum GP.

Salaried GP at Derby Road Health Centre (2025-04 – 2025-05)

GP registrar at Clifton Medical Practice (2021-08 – 2025-04)

• Diagnosed and treated a wide range of conditions, from common to complex, in patients of all ages.
• Maintained and updated patient notes, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Facilitated referrals to specialist services, ensuring timely access to secondary care when necessary.
• Prescribed and administered curative treatments and preventative measures.
• Referred patients and family members to receive specialized medical care.
• Facilitated continuity of care by establishing solid communication channels with multidisciplinary teams.
• Managed chronic conditions, tailoring long-term treatment plans to individual patient needs.
• Reported births, deaths and notifiable diseases to meet legal and professional requirements.
• Attended and participated in clinical meetings and continued education training to maintain licensing.
• Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
• Provided patient after-care such as counselling, prescribing medication and rehabilitation plans.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Facilitated patient access to mental health services, recognizing and addressing psychological aspects of care.
• Coordinated well-rounded patient care by collaborating with medical professionals in diverse clinical areas.

Doctor in Acute Medicine at Royal Preston Hospital (2020-10 – 2021-08)

• Offered advice on diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors to promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Utilized IT software programs to support clinical decision-making when completing file work and examinations.
• Performed clinical patient examinations promptly, assessing and diagnosing conditions accurately.

Specialty Doctor A&E at Royal Preston Hospital (2019-12 – 2020-09)

• Diagnosed conditions accurately by combining findings from examinations and test results.
• Performed diagnostic assessments, assisting with accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Analyzed test findings to determine nature of disorders or illnesses.
• Collaborated with specialists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Emergency Physician at Ram Medical Complex (2017-09 – 2019-09)

• Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients that came into facility
• Evaluated patients and administered initial treatment such as suturing, abscesses drainage, nail trephine, ingrown nail, burn dressings, wound care, splints
• Showed compassion whenever needed and solved both routine and complex problems
• Continually improved knowledge, skills and performances
• Ordered the relevant lab tests, x-ray, MRI scan, ultrasound, cardiac monitoring and enzymes
• Stabilized the trauma patients and shifted to nearest trauma centers
• Appointed as ER supervisor to manage ER staff as a team, manage duty rotas, provide supervision to junior staff and teaching them the important algorithms and protocols of management of all acute cases

Emergency Physician at Silver Crescent Medical Complex (2013-05 – 2017-07)

• Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries
• Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients that came to the facility
• Evaluated patients with respiratory, cardiac, circulatory, endocrine emergencies and provided immediate management and care
• Followed protocol for all Pediatric emergencies
• Identified the patients for admissions and the ones for referrals eg..to the nearest PCI centre
• Trained new staff on quality control procedures
• Performed regular audits especially related to all cardiac emergencies and improving patient outcome and effective care
• Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a pro active work environment

Resident OBS/GYN at Al Sadiq Hospital (2010-09 – 2012-02)

• Expert in conducting unassisted vaginal deliveries both primigravida and multigravidas
• Monitored patients in labor and promptly identified CTG changes and dangers to the mother and the fetus
• Assisted all gynecological and obstetric surgical procedures
• In charge of managing the junior and associated staff regarding patient care and effective management
• Diagnosed all obstetric and gynecological emergencies in ward as well as emergency room

ER Physician at Fajar al Dammam Medical Complex (2007-08 – 2010-06)

• Performing clinical examinations of patients to assess, diagnose and monitor a patient's condition
• Carrying out routine bedside tests and evaluating the patient's condition and calling for a specialist help wherever relevant
• Treating independently all acute and chronic cases and providing them with a follow-up plan and review
• Inserting NGT, catheters, IV lines, intraosseous lines independently and central lines under the supervision of a consultant

Trainee resident OBS/GYN at Gulf Specialist Hospital (2005-07 – 2006-07)

Intern at SMHS Hospital (2003-08 – 2004-07)

House surgeon OBS/GYN at Bait ul Shifa Nursing Home (2002-08 – 2003-08)

Certificate of Higher Education – Royal College of General Practitioner (2025)

MBBS – Government Medical College Srinagar (2002-01)